Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/4/24

In this article, we will formulate an Ohio State vs Maryland prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview

The Ohio State Buckeyes are 5-2 this year after they lost to Pittsburgh in overtime by a score of 91-90 in their last game. Ohio State led 48-39 at halftime, but only scored 29 points in the second half and lost at the buzzer in overtime. The Buckeyes shot 51.7% from the field, 55% on three-pointers, and 65.5% on free throws in the game. Bruce Thornton led OSU with 14 points and nine assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Buckeyes won three games in a row against Green Bay, Campbell, and Evansville. Ohio State has scored 85.9 points per game and they have allowed 63.9 points per game, while also averaging 37.6 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game this season. Bruce Thornton is averaging 16.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 6.3 assists per game, while Ohio State is shooting 51.3% from the field, 67.6% on free throws, and 44.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 7-1 this season after they defeated Alcorn State by a score of 96-58 in their last game. Maryland led 48-31 at the half and added another 48 points in the second half for the easy win. The Terrapins shot 57.1% from the field, 47.8% on three-pointers, and 87.5% on free throws in the game. Derik Queen led Maryland with 20 points and nine rebounds in the victory. 

Prior to that win, the Terrapins won three games in a row against Bucknell, Villanova, and Canisius. Maryland has scored 86.8 points per game and they have allowed 58.6 points per game, while also averaging 40.3 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Derik Queen is averaging 16.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Maryland is shooting 49.8% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Ohio State will cover

• Ohio State has won each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has lost four of its last five games against the Big Ten Conference at XFINITY Center.
• Maryland has lost the first half in 12 of its last 14 night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Sixteen of Maryland’s last 17 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Each of Ohio State’s last three games has produced a total of 164+ points.

Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction 

Maryland comes into this matchup with a 7-1 record on the season, but their best win is only against Villanova and their lone loss was against Marquette. Ohio State has defeated a ranked Texas team already this year but also has losses against Texas A&M and Pittsburgh. Both teams have been very good offensively to start the year, but Maryland is only allowing 58.6 points per game. The Terrapins have some very impressive numbers so far this year, but they have also only played one solid team. I like how Ohio State’s roster is constructed and I think they could win this game, so I will take the points. 

David Racey's Pick: Ohio State +4.5