Washington (9-4) vs Maryland (11-2)
Game Info: Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Alaska Airlines Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington +6.5 / Maryland -6.5 — Over/Under: 148.5
The Maryland Terrapins are visiting the Washington Huskies on Wednesday, January 1st at the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Maryland Terrapins vs Washington Huskies Prediction.
Washington Huskies Preview
The Washington Huskies have a 9-4 record this season and are coming off a 90-53 win over NJIT. The Huskies are 6-6 against the spread, and 6-6 in over/under, while having a 7-2 home record.
Offensively, Washington is averaging 74.2 points per game, which ranks 229th nationally. Defensively, they allow 68.5 points per game (111th). The Huskies shoot 44.9% from the field (196th) and 33.6% from beyond the arc (197th). The Huskies shoot 63.5% from the free-throw line (352nd) and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game (216th).
Great Osobor leads Washington in scoring this season, with an average of 14.2 points and a team-high 8.7 rebounds, while Tyler Harris adds 13.5 points and 5.8 rebounds. Washington will meet Illinois, Michigan State, Michigan, and Purdue following this game.
Maryland Terrapins Preview
The Maryland Terrapins have an 11-2 record this season and are coming off an 81-66 win over Maryland Eastern Shore. The Terrapins are 7-6 against the spread, and 7-5-1 in over/under while having a 0-1 road record.
Offensively, Maryland is averaging 87.2 points per game, which is the 11th-best in the nation. Defensively, they allow 61.1 points per game, which is the 12th-best nationally. The Terrapins shoot 49.9% from the field (21st) and 36.6% from beyond the arc (73rd). The Terrapins shoot 73.8% from the free-throw line (118th) and are grabbing 39.8 rebounds per game (43rd).
Derik Queen leads Maryland in scoring with an average of 16.8 points and 8.8 rebounds, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie adds 13.7 points and a team-high 4.5 assists. Maryland will take on Oregon after this one.
Why the Washington Huskies will win
- Washington has won eight of its last nine night games at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.
- Maryland has lost each of its last three road night games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Maryland has lost the first half in each of its last six road night games against the Big Ten Conference.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has won each of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Washington has lost each of its last six games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Maryland has won the first half in each of its last eight night games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Maryland’s last eight Thursday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Ten of Washington’s last 12 games have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
Maryland Terrapins vs Washington Huskies Prediction
In this Maryland Terrapins vs Washington Huskies Prediction, Maryland is coming as a -6.5 road favorite. Maryland is better both offensively, scoring 13 points more than Washington, and defensively, allowing 7.4 points less. The Terrapins are winning by an average of 26.1 points this season, while the Huskies are winning by 5.7 points. Maryland has no trouble covering large spread, as they are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 games. The Terrapins are an elite offensive team, as they are 11th in the nation in points scored, top 20 in field goal percentage, and top-80 in 3-point percentage. Maryland is also a top 50 rebounding team, and they will have no trouble winning easily on the road in this one. Take the Maryland Terrapins and lay the points on the road.