Ohio State Buckeyes vs Maryland Terrapins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24
Looking to win big? The Buckeyes and Terrapins face off at 6:30 ET on BTN. The Terrapins are hosting the game at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 147 points, with Maryland being favored by -4 at home against Ohio State.
OHIO STATE BUCKEYES VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Maryland Terrapins -4
This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 6:30 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.
WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Terrapins.
- Not only will Maryland pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Does Ohio State Stand a Chance on the Road?
Ohio State’s season record dropped to 7-1 after a 91-90 home loss to Pittsburgh on Friday. The Buckeyes, favored by 5.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 181, surpassing the over/under line of 146.5.
Ohio State led 48-39 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 38. Their inability to maintain their first-half momentum was a key factor in the loss.
Ohio State put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field and hitting 55% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 20 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they dished out 20 assists as a team.
Jaland Lowe led the way with 28 points, despite going 0 for 5 from three-point range. Bruce Thornton added 24 points and 9 assists, shooting 60% from deep. Micah Parrish was perfect from three, hitting all 4 of his attempts and finishing with 15 points.
Ohio State’s defense struggled, giving up 91 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed 30 made field goals on 58 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Ohio State allowed 11 threes on 20 attempts, a 55% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 19 free throws.
Will the Terrapins Make it Happen at Home?
Maryland improved to 7-1 on the season with a dominant 96-58 home win over Alcorn State on Sunday. The Terrapins, who entered the game as -33 favorites, not only covered the spread but also saw the total points exceed the 138.5 O/U line, finishing at 154.
Maryland took control early, leading 48-31 at halftime, and maintained their momentum by scoring another 48 points in the second half while holding Alcorn State to just 27 points.
Maryland’s offense was on fire in their last game, putting up 96 points with a 57.1% field goal percentage. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 47.8% of their threes, and their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 67.9%.
The Terrapins also excelled at the free-throw line, making 87.5% of their attempts. They dished out 25 assists, with Derik Queen contributing 4 assists and 9 rebounds to go along with his team-high 20 points.
Maryland’s defense struggled in their last game, allowing 58 points while the opposing team shot 57% from the field, including 63% on two-pointers (21/33). The Terrapins also gave up 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting performance from beyond the arc.
From the free-throw line, the opposition went 21/24, hitting 87% of their attempts. Maryland allowed 9 offensive rebounds in the game.