Maryland Terrapins
Basketball NCAAB Sat 1 Mar 12:00
Penn State Nittany Lions
  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Few Points Expected

There are good reasons for anticipating that the Maryland and Penn State points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 155.5, you will find -108 available.

Penn State Won 85-69 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Maryland Terrapins lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Michigan State Spartans 58-55.

Penn State Nittany Lions lost on the road in their last game. Indiana Hoosiers won 83-78.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Penn State beat Maryland in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 85-69 scoreline. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Penn State win six times.

Maryland vs Penn State Prediction & Picks

When the teams line up in this college matchup, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this pick, you can land -108 for Under 155.5 and this looks worth taking.

A good deal of research goes into our college basketball picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Maryland vs Penn State stats:

  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 19 Maryland games on the road.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Maryland games.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Penn State games at home.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Penn State games.

Under 155.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

Best Bet

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Player Prop Picks

Zach Hicks Under 1.5 Assists -110 BetMGM logo

Zach Hicks (Penn State) is available at -110 to register Under 1.5 assists. There are a number of reasons that suggest he will fall short of the total when it comes to Player Assists.

Latest Zach Hicks Player Prop Odds

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Yanic Konan Niederhauser Under 13.5 Points -105 BetMGM logo

Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Penn State) can be backed to record Under 13.5 points at -105. Should you agree with our verdict that he doesn’t reach this total, you can go under the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 155.5
Spread Maryland -4.5
Player Assists Zach Hicks Under 1.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 154.5, combined with Maryland -5.5 on the spread and Zach Hicks (Penn State) to get Under 1.5 assists.

Should you want to back different picks for the same game, then a same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised basketball wagering tool where you can choose different selections and combine the odds together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Maryland Maryland logo 79 - 70 Penn State logo Penn State

For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on the Terps. Backing them to win 79-70 means you can land a potential monster return.

Maryland vs Penn State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Maryland Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

Maryland have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability due to their -189 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Penn State are trading at +155.

The spread is calculated to be 4.5, while total points comes in at 154.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 154.5, there are odds of -108.

Favorites Maryland are available at odds of -160 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Penn State are chalked up at +120 to reach this total first.

The betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college basketball games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Betting Lines & Odds

Ja'Kobi Gillespie Favorite to Score the Most Points

Ja'Kobi Gillespie is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -118 that he gets Over 16.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -110.

Player Points
Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Maryland)
Over 16.5
-118
Under 16.5
-110
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Derik Queen (Maryland)
Over 15.5
-110
Under 15.5
-118
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Rodney Rice (Maryland)
Over 15.5
-109
Under 15.5
-119
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Ace Baldwin Jr. (Penn State)
Over 14.5
-108
Under 14.5
-120
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Player Assists
Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Maryland)
Over 6.5
+107
Under 6.5
-139
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Ace Baldwin Jr. (Penn State)
Over 6.5
-109
Under 6.5
-119
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Derik Queen (Maryland)
Over 2.5
+106
Under 2.5
-137
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Rodney Rice (Maryland)
Over 2.5
+109
Under 2.5
-141
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Player Rebounds
Derik Queen (Maryland)
Over 9.5
-106
Under 9.5
-122
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Julian Reese (Maryland)
Over 9.5
-104
Under 9.5
-123
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Penn State)
Over 6.5
-116
Under 6.5
-111
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Zach Hicks (Penn State)
Over 4.5
-125
Under 4.5
-103
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Micro Betting

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

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Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Maryland logo Maryland Stats
Penn State logo Penn State Stats
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points