Maryland vs Ohio State Prediction 2/6/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Ohio State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 6th at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 17-5 (7-4) this year after they defeated Wisconsin by a score of 76-68 in their last game. Maryland led 32-31 at halftime and added 44 points in the second half for the win. The Terrapins shot 40% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 76.2% on free throws in the game. Ja’Kobi Gillespie led Maryland with 16 points and seven rebounds, while Rodney Rice added 16 points and two assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Terrapins defeated Indiana by a score of 79-78 and Illinois by a score of 91-70. Maryland has won six of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Big Ten standings with a 7-4 record. Maryland has scored 83.0 points per game and they have allowed 65.5 points per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 15.4 assists per game this season. Derik Queen is averaging 15.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 14.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game this year. Maryland is shooting 48.4% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 37.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 13-9 (5-6) this season after they lost to Illinois by a score of 87-79 in their last game. Ohio State led 42-36 at halftime, but they were outscored 51-37 in the second half in the loss. The Buckeyes shot 37% from the field, 47.8% on three-pointers, and 93.3% on free throws in the game. Devin Royal led Ohio State with 29 points and seven rebounds, while Bruce Thornton added 20 points and seven rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Buckeyes defeated Penn State by a score of 83-64 and Iowa by a score of 82-65. Ohio State has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for eighth in the Big Ten with a 5-6 record. Ohio State has scored 80.0 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 35.4 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 17.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game, while Devin Royal is averaging 14.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this season. Ohio State is shooting 47.6% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 37.9% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Ohio State will beat Maryland 

• The home team has won nine of the last 10 games between Maryland and Ohio State.
• Maryland has lost five of its last six games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center.
• Maryland has lost the first half in five of its last six games at Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center.

Maryland vs Ohio State Prediction 

Maryland comes into this matchup ranked #18 in the country and they have won four games in a row, but they will be on the road for this game. The Terrapins are shooting 48.4% from the field this year and they have scored 76+ points in three straight games. Ohio State had its three-game winning streak snapped against Illinois in their last game, despite leading at halftime. The Buckeyes are shooting 47.6% from the field this season and they have scored at least 79 points in three straight games. Ohio State has had some issues defensively, but they have allowed just 65 and 64 points in two of their last three games. Take Ohio State to cover at home in this contest.