As a consequence of their hot start, Ohio State is still considered by casual fans to be a great team. Sharps left the Buckeyes behind long ago as an overpriced program that was failing to deliver the cash. OSU has perked up recently for betting on college basketball value in an attempt to salvage a March Madness bid. Conversely lost in the early season noise was Maryland. Coach Mark Turgeon’s Terrapins bring one of the best defenses in the country. Maryland has catapulted into the top of the Big Ten Conference race. But their board value has been inconsistent.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
| Date and Time: | Sunday, February 23, 2020, 4 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Value City Arena, Columbus, Ohio |
| Maryland vs. Ohio State TV Coverage: | CBS |
| NCAA Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Overview
Fans of defensive basketball will gravitate to this matchup. Consider that the Terrapins and Buckeyes are two of the toughest defensive teams in the country.
Now the Terrapins hold a two-game lead in the Big Ten Conference race. Maryland has an online betting record of 22-4 straight up, 13-12-1 vs. the odds, with just 11 games over the total. National metrics have the Terps ranked 156th for scoring offense, but 26th for points allowed.
Late on Ohio State has delivered the cash in five of their last six games. OSU is 17-8 straight up, 15-10 against the spread and 9-16 under the total. Overall the Buckeyes rank 165th for scoring offense, but 13th for points allowed.
Key Terrapins: G Anthony Cowan Jr (16.6 PTS, 3.6 REB, 4.5 AST, 39.2 FGPCT, 79.3 FTPCT, 34.9 3PPCT), F Jalen Smith (15.2 PTS, 10.2 REB, 0.8 AST, 53.8 FGPCT, 74.4 FTPCT, 39.4 3PPCT), G Aaron Wiggins (10.2 PTS, 5.3 REB, 1.5 AST, 35.9 FGPCT, 75.0 FTPCT, 31.1 3PPCT)
Key Buckeyes: G Kaleb Wesson (14.1 PTS, 9.4 REB, 2.1 AST, 45.5 FGPCT, 72.3 FTPCT, 42.9 3PPCT), G Duane Washington Jr (10.6 PTS, 2.4 REB, 1.5 AST, 41.5 FGPCT, 80.0 FTPCT, 39.2 3PPCT), F Andre Wesson (9.0 PTS, 4.1 REB, 1.8 AST, 45.3 FGPCT, 78.0 FTPCT, 44.7 3PPCT)
Maryland and Ohio State vs. the Line
The Terrapins are:
- 12-7 against the spread in their last 19 away games
- 5-3 over the total on the road
- 3-1 vs. the line in their last four games at Ohio State
- 2-1 over the total on the road against the Buckeyes
The Buckeyes are:
- 10-3 against the spread in their last 13 home games
- 2-4 under the total at Value City Arena
- 1-7 on the board head to head against the Terrapins
- 4-2 over the total in their last six games with Maryland
Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting on College Basketball Picks
In this situation, Maryland could be entering the ultimate Betting on college basketball trap at Ohio State. Buckeye fans will be out in force urging their team on for an upset that can propel their NCAA Tournament dreams. While it’s been a Jekyll and Hyde season for the Buckeyes, they have shown some recent recovery. This one should be tight. A home-court may be decisive.
Maryland vs. Ohio State NCAA Betting Online Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes
Maryland vs. Ohio State NCAA Betting Online Score Prediction: Ohio State 71, Maryland 67