Maryland vs Penn State Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Robert Nelson, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 2 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 1, 19:40 | 4 min read

Maryland Terrapins

Basketball NCAAB Sun 2 Mar 00:00

Penn State Nittany Lions

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Few Points Expected

There are good reasons for anticipating that the Maryland and Penn State points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 155.5, you will find 1.93 available.

Penn State Won 85-69 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Maryland Terrapins lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Michigan State Spartans 58-55.

Penn State Nittany Lions lost on the road in their last game. Indiana Hoosiers won 83-78.

Penn State beat Maryland in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 85-69 scoreline. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Penn State win six times.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Maryland 25-8 2695 2211 484 20-3 5-5 1L
Penn State 16-15 2452 2270 182 13-6 3-9 1W
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

A good deal of research goes into our college basketball picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Maryland vs Penn State stats:

  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 19 Maryland games on the road.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Maryland games.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Penn State games at home.
  • The 155.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Penn State games.

Maryland vs Penn State Prediction

When the teams line up in this college matchup, we’re not sure that the total points will go over the line. Based on this pick, you can land 1.93 for Under 155.5 and this looks worth taking.

Those bettors wanting more bang for their buck can move the Total line as they see fit. You can bet Under a certain points level in order to get the bigger odds.

Under 155.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 51.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Zach Hicks Under 1.5 Assists 1.91 bet365 logo

Zach Hicks (Penn State) is available at 1.91 to register Under 1.5 assists. There are a number of reasons that suggest he will fall short of the total when it comes to Player Assists.

Latest Zach Hicks Player Prop Odds

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Yanic Konan Niederhauser Under 13.5 Points 1.95 bet365 logo

Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Penn State) can be backed to record Under 13.5 points at 1.95. Should you agree with our verdict that he doesn’t reach this total, you can go under the line.

Latest Yanic Konan Niederhauser Player Prop Odds

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Maryland vs Penn State Bet Builder Tips

Totals Under 155.5
Spread Maryland -4.5
Player Assists Zach Hicks Under 1.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Under 154.5, combined with Maryland -5.5 on the spread and Zach Hicks (Penn State) to get Under 1.5 assists.

Should you want to back different picks for the same game, then a bet builder will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised basketball wagering tool where you can choose different selections and combine the odds together.

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Correct Score Prediction

Maryland Maryland logo 79 - 70 Penn State logo Penn State

For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on the Terps. Backing them to win 79-70 means you can land a potential monster return.

Maryland vs Penn State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Maryland Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

Maryland have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 65% probability due to their 1.53 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Penn State are trading at 2.55.

The spread is calculated to be 4.5, while total points comes in at 154.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to bet Under 154.5, there are odds of 1.93.

Favorites Maryland are available at odds of 1.63 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. Penn State are chalked up at 2.20 to reach this total first.

The betting sites offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college basketball games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Betting Lines & Odds

Ja'Kobi Gillespie Favorite to Score the Most Points

Ja'Kobi Gillespie is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back 1.85 that he gets Over 16.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.91.

Player Points

Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Maryland)
Over 16.5
1.85
Under 16.5
1.91
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Derik Queen (Maryland)
Over 15.5
1.91
Under 15.5
1.85
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Rodney Rice (Maryland)
Over 15.5
1.92
Under 15.5
1.84
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Ace Baldwin Jr. (Penn State)
Over 14.5
1.93
Under 14.5
1.83
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Player Assists

Ja'Kobi Gillespie (Maryland)
Over 6.5
2.07
Under 6.5
1.72
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Ace Baldwin Jr. (Penn State)
Over 6.5
1.92
Under 6.5
1.84
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Derik Queen (Maryland)
Over 2.5
2.06
Under 2.5
1.73
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Rodney Rice (Maryland)
Over 2.5
2.09
Under 2.5
1.71
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Player Rebounds

Derik Queen (Maryland)
Over 9.5
1.94
Under 9.5
1.82
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Julian Reese (Maryland)
Over 9.5
1.96
Under 9.5
1.81
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Yanic Konan Niederhauser (Penn State)
Over 6.5
1.86
Under 6.5
1.90
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Zach Hicks (Penn State)
Over 4.5
1.80
Under 4.5
1.97
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Micro Betting

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Maryland logo Maryland Stats

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Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan State 27-6 2579 2219 360 18-4 9-2 1L
Maryland 25-8 2695 2211 484 20-3 5-5 1L
Wisconsin 26-9 2790 2465 325 16-3 10-6 1L
Michigan 25-9 2661 2422 239 16-5 9-4 3W
Oregon 24-9 2515 2341 174 13-4 11-5 1L
UCLA 22-10 2392 2103 289 15-5 7-5 1L
Purdue 22-11 2570 2346 224 16-4 6-7 1L
Illinois 21-12 2766 2462 304 15-6 6-6 1L
Indiana 19-13 2389 2305 84 14-5 5-8 1L
Nebraska 17-14 2337 2259 78 11-7 6-7 5L
Ohio State 17-15 2522 2353 169 12-8 5-7 2L
Penn State 16-15 2452 2270 182 13-6 3-9 1W
Iowa 17-16 2722 2630 92 14-7 3-9 1L
Northwestern 17-16 2390 2282 108 13-5 4-11 1L
USC 16-17 2537 2491 46 12-8 4-9 1L
Rutgers 15-17 2465 2482 -17 11-9 4-8 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2178 2231 -53 10-11 5-6 3L
Washington 12-18 2142 2277 -135 10-9 2-9 6L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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