Maryland Terrapins (17-5) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (13-9)
Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes February 6 2025 – With the college basketball season warming up, the Maryland Terrapins are ready to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in a crucial Big Ten battle. The Terrapins, holding a solid 17-5 record, will battle with the struggling Buckeyes, who are 13-7. This game will be on television prime-time Thursday night at the Value City Arena, where dreams are made and shattered in its grandiose setting. This game should be an entertaining contest filled with plenty of strategy and above-the-rim action.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes February 6, 2025 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Value City Arena |
| TV: | FS1 |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Maryland | +105 | +2 (-110) | Over 145 (-110) |
| Ohio State | -125 | -2 (-110) | Under 145 (-110) |
In this interesting face-off, the Ohio State Buckeyes have a slight advantage because of their home court top performance at Value City Arena. The spread depicts a very offensive game with Ohio State winning, but only by a close margin. The over is set at 145 points which indicates that both teams are expected to go over the scoring average.
Derik Queen (Center) vs. Bruce Thornton (Guard)
Maryland’s center Derik Queen has been phenomenal this season. He has averaged 15 points and 8.3 rebounds over 22 games that he played, solidifying the Terrapins’ low post play. His shooting percentage is impressive, at 53.4%, and his ability to make important plays add to this, making him one of the pivotal cogs of Maryland’s scheme. Unfortunately, his low 3-point percentage may restrict spacing on the floor.
On the other side of the court, Bruce Thornton, the Buckeyes’ guard, has been consistently solid. His outstanding 17.1 points per game along with his impressive 45% shooting percentage tell us that he is Ohio State’s main offensive asset. The ability of Thornton to dictate the tempo of the game is crucial alongside his accuracy from the charity stripe at 82.9 % which will help break down Maryland’s defense.
Analyzing Maryland’s Strategic Edge
Maryland’s recent wins against Wisconsin and Indiana demonstrate their ability to win tight matches. The team’s overall scoring average, which is 83 points per game with a sizeable 37.2% coming from three-pointers, indicates that they could take advantage of Ohio State’s perimeter defense. Moreover, the team also has solid rebounding capabilities spearheaded by Queen which gives the team additional scoring opportunities that can be very valuable in a close game.
Ohio State’s Home Court Advantage
Ohio State’s stern home record will be their shield against Maryland’s assault as they are 14-5 SU at home. Although Ohio State recently lost to Illinois, their ability to bounce back as they did with a convincing win against Penn State, shows the team’s strengths and weaknesses. The Buckeyes will have to leverage their home crowd and step up their defense to contain Maryland’s three point shooters.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Trends
Maryland are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Maryland’s last 8 games.
Maryland are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Maryland’s last 7 games on the road.
Maryland are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Ohio State.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Trends
Ohio State are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games.
Ohio State are 14-5 SU in their last 19 games at home.
Ohio State are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing at home against Maryland.
Ohio State are 13-7 ATS in their last 20 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
Ohio State are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games played in February.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Previews
This game is likely going to be a thriller with high stakes for both teams involved. Considering the betting odds and the trends, Ohio State is given a better chance especially considering they are at home and their ATS record. Still, Maryland’s recent form, and their ability to score should not be ignored.
To wrap it up, even if Ohio State is likely to cover their spread, the smarter wager is probably on the over given both team’s tendencies to score. For prop bets, those seeking a more risky investment might want to target Queen and Thornton.
Score Prediction: Ohio State 76, Maryland 73.
