Penn State vs Maryland Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Penn State vs Maryland

The Penn State Nittany Lions go up against the Maryland Terrapins, with tip-off scheduled for 12:00 on Sunday, January 18.

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals when Penn State clash with Maryland. Our prediction is for Over 146.5 points to be scored at odds of -115.

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Penn State Nittany Lions lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 71-60 at home to UCLA Bruins.

Maryland Terrapins were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 88-71 reverse against USC Trojans.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Maryland won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 68-64 triumph when facing Penn State. Penn State have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Penn State	9-8	1310	1277	33	8-6	1-2	4L
Maryland	7-10	1245	1327	-82	6-4	1-6	4L

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Penn State vs Maryland Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Penn State vs Maryland betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for Over 146.5 when these college teams lock horns. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -115.

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Key Penn State vs Maryland stats:

• The 146.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Penn State games on the road.
• The 146.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Penn State games on the road.
• The 146.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Penn State games on the road.
• The 146.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Maryland games.
• The 146.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Maryland games.

Over 146.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Penn State 78 - 76 Maryland

We’ll roll the dice and go for the Lions to register a 78-76 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the massive odds.

Penn State vs Maryland 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.

The Maryland odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -169 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 63% chance of winning. At +138, Penn State are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is currently 2.5, with the total points line at 146.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 146.5, the odds are -115.

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Moneyline

Penn State

+138

Maryland

-169

Point Spread

Penn State +2.5

-102

Maryland -2.5

-120

Total Points

Under 146.5

-105

Over 146.5

-115

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Penn State Stats

Maryland Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 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
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 146.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.90 pts and allowed 78.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 74.50 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 146.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 146.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.90 pts and allowed 79.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 76.10 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Nebraska	18-0	1466	1176	290	14-0	4-0	18W
Purdue	17-1	1531	1225	306	13-1	4-0	9W
Michigan	16-1	1582	1170	412	10-1	6-0	2W
Michigan State	16-2	1423	1155	268	12-1	4-1	4W
Illinois	15-3	1532	1214	318	10-3	5-0	7W
USC	14-4	1501	1364	137	9-2	5-2	1L
Wisconsin	13-5	1503	1362	141	10-1	3-4	4W
Iowa	13-5	1412	1123	289	11-1	2-4	1W
Ohio State	12-5	1416	1225	191	8-3	4-2	1W
UCLA	12-6	1407	1251	156	10-1	2-5	1L
Indiana	12-6	1469	1243	226	11-3	1-3	3L
Minnesota	10-8	1310	1212	98	9-5	1-3	3L
Washington	10-8	1442	1332	110	7-3	3-5	2L
Penn State	9-8	1310	1277	33	8-6	1-2	4L
Rutgers	9-9	1273	1340	-67	9-3	0-6	1L
Oregon	8-10	1353	1343	10	7-5	1-5	4L
Northwestern	8-10	1392	1295	97	7-6	1-4	5L
Maryland	7-10	1245	1327	-82	6-4	1-6	4L

• 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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