College hoops betting interest focuses on the Maryland Terrapins vs Penn State Nittany Lions battle Tuesday at Bryce Jordan Center as the Nittany Lions look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Maryland Terrapins opened as -2-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Maryland Terrapins vs Penn State Nittany Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Penn State Nittany Lions battles the Maryland Terrapins, currently sitting with a 20-3 mark (14-7-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 9-12 for the Penn State Nittany Lions and 9-13 for the Maryland Terrapins.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 216 (Penn State) and the No. 81 (Maryland) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Maryland is ranked No. 115 in NCAA basketball at 36.87 per game. Contrast that with Penn State's No. 156 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Penn State is the No. 140-ranked team in the country at 7.42 per game, while Maryland rates No. 82 at 8.26 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Terrapins endured a 73-72 loss at the hands of the Boilermakers on Saturday, despite a 22-point effort from Melo Trimble at Xfinity Center.
The Nittany Lions got 24 points from Shep Garner, but it was Rutgers that prevailed in a 70-68 final on Saturday at Bryce Jordan Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Maryland home to Ohio State, Saturday, February 11th
Penn State at Illinois, Saturday, February 11th