Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Ohio State vs Maryland
The Ohio State Buckeyes go up against the Maryland Terrapins, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, February 5.
It’s time to go for Ohio State against the spread, especially with a -6.5 line at odds of -110. Our betting prediction is that this can be comfortably achieved when they play Maryland.
Ohio State Buckeyes suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 92-82 scoreline occurred on the road against Wisconsin Badgers.
Maryland Terrapins lost their last game, being beaten at home to Purdue Boilmakers 93-63.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 73-70 win for Ohio State when they last played Maryland. Ohio State have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction & Picks
Get ahead of the game with our Ohio State vs Maryland betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.
Game Prediction
Our best pick is to snap up the -110 that Ohio State are able to cover the spread. They are -6.5 for this college contest and the margin of victory for the favorites could be a good deal more significant.
We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our college basketball handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.
Key Ohio State vs Maryland stats:
Ohio State -6.5 Probability
Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Devin Royal (Ohio State) can be wagered to register Over 5.5 rebounds at -130. We think that he can perform well and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Rebounds total.
Latest Devin Royal Player Prop Odds
Christoph Tilly (Ohio State) is available at -105 to score Over 9.5 points. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Ohio State -7.5 on the spread, Under 151.5 and Devin Royal (Ohio State) to get Over 5.5 rebounds.
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
78
-
69
Maryland
A 78-69 win for the Buckeyes is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.
Ohio State vs Maryland 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.
The sportsbooks have Ohio State at -313 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 76% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to back Maryland, you will find +245 about the underdogs.
The spread is currently 6.5, with the total points line at 150.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. There’s the chance to back Under 150.5 at -110.
You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.
Bruce Thornton is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -110 that he scores Over 18.5 points or -118 that he goes Under.
Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.
- NCAAB: 07/02 2025 Maryland 70 Ohio State 73
- NCAAB: 05/12 2024 Ohio State 59 Maryland 83
- NCAAB: 10/02 2024 Maryland 75 Ohio State 79
- NCAAB: 02/03 2023 Maryland 62 Ohio State 73
- NCAAB: 08/01 2023 Ohio State 73 Maryland 80
- NCAAB: 27/02 2022 Ohio State 60 Maryland 75
- NCAAB: 06/02 2022 Maryland 67 Ohio State 82
- NCAAB: 09/02 2021 Ohio State 73 Maryland 65
- NCAAB: 23/02 2020 Maryland 72 Ohio State 79
- NCAAB: 08/01 2020 Ohio State 55 Maryland 67
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Ohio State Stats
Maryland Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 152.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 151.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 74.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 151.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.80 pts and allowed 78.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.70 pts and allowed 75.70 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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