Maryland Terrapins vs Oregon Ducks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/5/25
The Terrapins and Ducks are set to face off at 4:00 ET on PEAC. The Ducks will host the game at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. This Big Ten conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Oregon is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. Maryland.
MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS OREGON DUCKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Maryland Terrapins +4.5
This game will be played at Matthew Knight Arena at 4:00 ET on Sunday, January 5th.
WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Ducks.
- Even though we have Oregon winning straight-up, we like Maryland at +4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 150.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Maryland Stun the Crowd at Matthew Knight Arena?
Maryland’s season record dropped to 11-3 after a 75-69 road loss to Washington on Thursday. The Terrapins were favored by six points but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 147.5 O/U line.
Maryland led 33-30 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 45 points while scoring 36.
Maryland’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 12 attempts for 16.7%, and their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%. At the free-throw line, they connected on 15 of 22 shots, good for 68.2%.
Julian Reese led the way with 22 points on 9 of 12 shooting, while Great Osobor added 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 8 of 12. Vazoumana Diallo contributed 18 points and 6 assists, and DJ Davis hit 3 threes, finishing with 17 points.
Maryland’s defense gave up 75 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 45% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 21 of 33 shots to fall, a 63% conversion rate.
From three-point range, Maryland held the opponent to 5 of 24 shooting, or 20%. The opponent also went 18 of 23 from the free-throw line. Maryland gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Can Oregon Deliver Being Favored at Home?
Oregon’s season took a hit on Thursday as they fell to 12-2 after a 109-77 home loss to Illinois. The Ducks, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 45-38 at halftime, Oregon’s defense struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 64 points while scoring just 39. The game’s total points reached 186, surpassing the O/U line of 155.5.
Oregon put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they hit 70.6% of their free throws, going 12-for-17 from the line. The Ducks grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.
Tre White and Supreme Cook led the way with 20 points each, both shooting 8-for-11 from the field. Ben Humrichous added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes, while Kylan Boswell connected on 4 of 5 from deep, finishing with 15 points.
Despite Oregon’s defensive efforts, they gave up 109 points on 43% shooting from the field. The Ducks allowed 25 two-point field goals on 54 attempts, a 46% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, Oregon’s defense held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 5 made threes on 15 attempts. At the free-throw line, Oregon’s opponent shot 70%, making 12 of 17 attempts. Oregon also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.