Maryland vs USC Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Maryland vs USC
The Maryland Terrapins battle the USC Trojans, with tip-off scheduled for 22:30 on Tuesday, January 13.
Our best prediction is that USC will get the better of Maryland. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at -120, with the -8.5 line offering plenty of appeal.
Maryland Terrapins lost on the road in their previous game. UCLA Bruins won 67-55.
USC Trojans won their last game 70-69. This was a road victory against Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw Maryland claim a 88-71 win over USC.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
Maryland vs USC Prediction & Picks
Step into Maryland vs USC with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.
Game Prediction
It’s awesome to see USC given a -8.5 line on the spread at odds of -120 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory in this college contest.
The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any basketball picks. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our predictions.
Key Maryland vs USC stats:
USC -8.5 Probability
The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 54.6% prospect of delivering a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
If you’re looking for an option to betting on USC against the spread, then consider the Winning Margin. You can choose from a wide range of fixed intervals and odds.
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Player Prop Picks
Andre Mills (Maryland) can be wagered to register Under 8.5 points at +115. There could well be a failure on his part to cover the total and this looks pretty generous to us.
Latest Andre Mills Player Prop Odds
Elijah Saunders (Maryland) can be wagered to total Under 0.5 assists at +135. He might fall short when it comes to covering the Player Assists line and we’re confident when it comes to this prop bet.
Latest Elijah Saunders Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are USC to cover the -8.5 spread, Over 149.5 on the total and Andre Mills (Maryland) to score Under 8.5 points.
A same game parlay allows bettors to place a multiple wager on the same basketball game. You can go through the available betting lines and select the outcomes that you think will happen. The odds for each pick are then combined together.
Correct Score Prediction
72
-
83
USC
There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to the Trojans winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 83-72 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.
Maryland vs USC Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
USC are massive -526 favorites. They are regarded as 84% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. Maryland are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +385.
There is a spread of 9.5 and total points has a line of 149.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 149.5, the odds are -110.
If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball contest, visit the best sportsbooks and check out the wide range of team props and game lines. Find the lines which are the most attractive.
Chad Baker-Mazara is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -115 that he goes Over 20.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Maryland Stats
USC Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 149.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 149.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.90 pts and allowed 80.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.60 pts and allowed 80.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 155.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 162.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 149.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.40 pts and allowed 75.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 88.70 pts and allowed 73.90 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
|
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
|
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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