Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction 2/5/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 5th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Maryland Terrapins Preview

The Maryland Terrapins have an 8-13 overall record this season and a 1-9 record in Big Ten. They are coming off a 93-63 home loss against Purdue and their previous three games were a 91-48 away loss against Michigan State, an 89-70 away loss against Illinois and a 96-73 home win against Penn State.

Offensively, Maryland averages 72.5 points per game, while allowing 79.7 points per game defensively. The Terrapins shoot with 40% from the field and grab 35.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.3 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 5.3 steals per game defensively.

David Coit leads Maryland in scoring, with an average of 14.8 points per game, while shooting with 41.9% from the field and 87% from the free throw line. He also leads the team in assists with 2.8 per game, while Elijah Saunders is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.2 per game.

Ohio State Buckeyes Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a 14-7 overall record this season and a 6-5 record in Big Ten. They are coming off a 92-82 away loss against Wisconsin and their previous three games were an 84-78 home win against Penn State, a 74-62 away loss against Michigan and an 82-74 home win in overtime against Minnesota.

Offensively, Ohio State averages 82.2 points per game, while allowing 73.5 points per game defensively. The Buckeyes shoot with 49% from the field and grab 35.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.1 assists per game. They average 2.4 blocks per game and 5 steals per game defensively.

Bruce Thornton leads Ohio State in scoring, with an average of 19.5 points per game, while shooting with 55.4% from the field and 83.5% from the free throw line. He also leads the team in assists with 3.6 per game, while Devin Royal is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.7 per game.

Ohio State Buckeyes @ Maryland Terrapins Betting Trends: February 5, 2026

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won each of its last nine games at XFINITY Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Ohio State has lost each of its last three road games.
• The home team has won the first half in each of Ohio State’s last five games.

Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win

• Maryland has lost 10 of its last 11 games against Conference opponents.
• Ohio State has won 10 of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last six night games between Ohio State and Maryland have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
• Nine of Ohio State’s last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.

Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction

In this Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction, Ohio State is coming as -7.5 road favorites. Ohio State has been the better team this season but they have been mediocre as of late, with a 4-4 record in their last 8 games. But they are facing a Maryland team that has been struggling mightily lately, with a 1-7 record in its last 8 games and 2-6 against the spread and have been inferior both on the offensive and the defensive end, with a -7.2 point differential, compared to Ohio State’s +8.7. Take Ohio State and lay the points on the road in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Ohio State -7.5