Will the No. 18 Terps pull off the upset in Thursday night’s Maryland vs. Ohio State matchup at 7:00 p.m. ET? Or is there a better bet on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Maryland Terps (+2.5) at Ohio State Buckeyes (-2.5); o/u 146
7:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, February 6, 2025
Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH
TV: FS1
Maryland vs. Ohio State Public Betting: Bettors Backing Buckeyes
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 62% of public bettors are currently backing Ohio State when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Queen posts 12 points in win over Wisconsin
Derik Queen posted 12 points (3-14 FG, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Wednesday’s 76-68 victory over Wisconsin. Queen struggled to score during Wednesday’s win over the Badgers, but he still managed to close with 12 points. 12 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal in the contest. The 6-foot-10 freshman is now up to six double-doubles on the season, averaging 15 points, 8.3 rebounds, two assists, 1.2 steals and one block across 22 starts. Queen and the Terrapins, winners of four-straight games, will look to stay on track against Ohio State next Thursday.
Thornton has big game in defeat
Bruce Thornton amassed 20 points (7-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Sunday’s 87-79 loss to Illinois. Thornton posted 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists and a steal during Sunday’s loss against the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-2 junior has started in all 22 games this season, averaging 17.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 0.9 steals on 35.1 minutes per game. Thornton, who shot just 7-of-18 against Illinois, will look to get back on track against Maryland on Thursday.
Maryland vs. Ohio State CBB Prediction:
Take over. The over is 6-3-1 in the last 10 meetings between these two teams. The over has also hit in two out of the Terps’ last three games overall. On the other side, the over cashed in three out of the Buckeyes’ last five contests.
Maryland vs. Ohio State Hoops Prediction: OVER 146