Maryland Terrapins (11-3) vs. Oregon Ducks (12-2)
Maryland Terrapins vs. Oregon Ducks January 5 2025 – Basketball fans should brace themselves for the clash between the Maryland Terrapins and the Oregon Ducks at the Matthew Knight Arena. The Oregon Ducks, with a record of 12-2, young the Oregon Ducks will go against the Terrapins who have an 11-3 record. Not only does this game pair two formidable teams, but it also acts as a test for their postseason goals.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Oregon Ducks January 5 2025 Game Info
| When: | Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Matthew Knight Arena |
| TV: | PEAC |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Maryland Terrapins vs. Oregon Ducks Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Maryland | +145 | +2.5 (-110) | Over 150 (-115) |
| Oregon | -175 | -2.5 (-110) | Under 150 (-105) |
With the Ducks being 2.5 points favored in this matchup, it would seem the Ducks Basketball team might have an advantage over their opponents. Both teams seem to be evenly matched, as demonstrated by the Over\Under being set at 150 points which might allow this game to have many scoring opportunities.
Derik Queen (Center) vs. Nate Bittle (Center)
Maryland’s Derik Queen has been an important asset for the Terrapins this season. Queen is featured in all the 14 games and averages points 15.9 and rebounds 8.2 per game. This shows he has strong offensive capabilities with an impressive shooting average of 57%. Queen’s free throw shooting as well as his disruptive defensive style with steals and blocks integrate well with Maryland’s plan making him an important player.
On the other hand, Nate Bittle from Oregon is highly impactful but has a slightly different skillset. His impact is similar but his perimeter game averages 13.2 and 8.2 points and rebounds rated at 24 percent three point shooting. He further complements his analytics with his defensive performance where he averages 1.8 blocks per game suggesting that he may be a problem for Maryland in their interior game.
Terrapin Tactics: Analyzing Maryland’s Recent Form
Even with a decent season record, Maryland has had weaknesses, especially when playing on the road, with a 1-6 record away from home. Recently they lost to Washington 75-69 , before bouncing back with a win against Maryland Eastern, 66-81. Such performances call for greater consistency, especially in difficult venues like Matthew Knight Arena.
Duck Dynamics: Oregon’s Home Court Analysis
Oregon’s season performance has been looking strong. However, if we analyze the stats closely, we note that they are struggling, which puts their Maryland game in context. Maryland lost to Illinois 77-109. In terms of games played at home, Maryland has lost three matches, which makes the situation worse. Despite those shortcomings, Weber State is reported to have won an overwhelming victory over them, winning 89-49.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland’s last 6 games.
Maryland are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games.
Maryland are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
Maryland are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Maryland’s last 10 games played in January.
Oregon Ducks Betting Trends
Oregon are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games.
Oregon are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games.
Oregon are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oregon’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oregon’s last 7 games played in January.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Oregon Ducks Betting Previews
Considering the examination and betting trends, the college basketball game between Maryland and Oregon is expected to be tight. The Terrapins’ poor record on the road and the Ducks’ scoring rate in home games indicate that a high-scoring game is in the offing, which might spell victory for the latter.
The conclusions drawn in this regard written above favor Oregon since its broad offensive might coupled with playing at home of course gives them an upper hand. Individual players performance wagers, such as the point and rebounding totals for centers could be considered. Placing a wager on the over could be recommendable considering the tendencies of both teams to score heavily.
Score Prediction: Oregon 78, Maryland 72.
