Oregon vs Maryland Prediction 1/2/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate an Oregon vs Maryland prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, January 2nd at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Oregon Ducks Betting Preview

The Oregon Ducks are 7-6 (0-2) this season after they defeated Omaha by a score of 80-57 in their last game. Oregon led 39-29 at halftime and they added 41 points in the second half to secure the win. The Ducks shot 46% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 46% on free throws in the game. Nate Bittle led Oregon with 26 points and nine rebounds, while Takai Simpkins added 15 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Oregon lost to Gonzaga by a score of 91-82, but did beat Portland by a score of 94-69 before that. The Ducks have scored 78.2 points per game with 38.6 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 73.7 points against per game this season. Nate Bittle is averaging 16.1 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while Jackson Shelstad is averaging 15.6 points and 4.9 assists per game for the Ducks. Oregon is shooting 43.6% from the field, 71.8% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season. 

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 7-6 (0-2) this year after they defeated Old Dominion by a score of 73-58 in their last game. Maryland led 45-18 at halftime, but they were outscored 40-28 in the second half in the win. The Terrapins shot 40% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 82% on free throws in the game. Darius Adams led Maryland with 18 points and two rebounds, while Isaiah Watts added 17 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Maryland lost to Virginia by a score of 80-72 and Michigan by a score of 101-83. The Terrapins have scored 76.8 points per game with 36.8 rebounds and 11.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.8 points against per game this season. David Coit is averaging 13.7 points and 3.2 assists per game, while Darius Adams is averaging 12.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Terrapins. Maryland is shooting 41.3% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won 12 of its last 13 night games at XFINITY Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Oregon has lost each of its last three games against the Big Ten Conference.

Why the Oregon Ducks will win

• Oregon has won 15 of its last 18 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has lost each of its last three games against the Big Ten Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Oregon’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
• Twenty-six of Maryland’s last 32 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

Oregon vs Maryland Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with an 0-2 record in Big Ten play, so this is a huge game for each side. Oregon has won three of their last four games and did play decently well against Gonzaga during that span. Maryland has lost three of their last four and they have allowed at least 80 points in all three of those losses. The Terrapins are shooting just 41% from the field, which I don’t think is good enough in this matchup. Take Oregon to win on the road.

David Racey's Pick: Oregon ML