Purdue Boilermakers vs Maryland Terrapins NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/1

The Purdue Boilermakers will travel to face the Maryland Terrapins on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. The game starts at 1:00 PM ET and will be televised on CBS. This Big Ten conference game features Purdue as the favorite with a spread of -13.5. Purdue holds a strong 17-4 record this season and is ranked #12 in the AP poll. Maryland, with a record of 8-12, enters the game as the underdog. The betting lines show Purdue with a MoneyLine of -1262 and Maryland at +677. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.

Purdue Boilermakers vs Maryland Terrapins Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Purdue Boilermakers vs Maryland Terrapins
  • Venue: XFINITY Center, College Park MD
  • Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Purdue Spread -13.5 (-116), Maryland Spread +13.5 (-110), Purdue MoneyLine -1262, Maryland MoneyLine +677, Over/Under 148.5

Purdue Boilermakers Team Preview

The Purdue Boilermakers have had a rough patch recently. They lost their last three games, including a close one against UCLA by just two points. Despite these setbacks, they hold a strong season record of 17-4, showing their capability to bounce back.

Offensively, Purdue scores 83.2 points per game, ranking them 62nd. They have an impressive field goal percentage of 51.1%, which is 11th in the nation. Their assist rate is also noteworthy, averaging 20.1 assists per game, placing them 4th overall.

Braden Smith has been a key player for Purdue, averaging 15.1 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. Trey Kaufman-Renn also contributes significantly with 13.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. These players will be crucial for Purdue as they aim to improve their recent performance.

Maryland Terrapins Team Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are having a tough season with an 8-12 record. At home, they have been better, winning 6 out of 10 games. Their recent performance includes a significant 96-73 win over Penn State, showcasing their ability to score efficiently.

Offensively, the Terrapins are averaging 73 points per game. They struggle with field goal shooting, hitting only 40.2% of their shots. Their 3-point shooting is also below average, with a 32.2% success rate.

Key players include David Coit, who scored 43 points in the Penn State game. Solomon Washington contributes with his rebounding, averaging 9.2 rebounds per game. Another player to watch is Pharrel Payne, who leads the team with 17.5 points per game in just 10 appearances.

BTB Betting Pick

Purdue is favored by 13.5 points against Maryland. Purdue scores 83.2 points per game and is strong in field goal percentage. Maryland scores 73.0 points per game and struggles with shooting. With Purdue’s efficient scoring and Maryland’s shooting issues, Purdue is likely to cover the spread. Pick Purdue -13.5.

The over/under for this game is set at 148.5 points. Combining Purdue’s average of 83.2 points and Maryland’s 73.0 points results in a projected total of 156.2 points. Both teams play at a moderate pace, but Purdue’s high shooting percentage can drive the score up. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over 148.5.