Maryland looks to cover the Terrapins-Boilermakers pointspread on Saturday and improve its overall 20-2 mark when they host Purdue in college basketball betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, Maryland sat as 3-point underdogs over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Purdue Boilermakers vs Maryland Terrapins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Purdue Boilermakers will look to cover the spread vs the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, as the Boilermakers are 13-7 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Terrapins are 14-7 ATS. Purdue is 12-7-1 against the total, while Maryland is 9-12 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Maryland Terrapins rated this week at No. 38 and the Purdue Boilermakers sitting at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Maryland's No. 112-ranked scoring average of 75.77 PPG, against a Purdue Boilermakers defense rated No. 50 and allowing 66.48 PPG. The Maryland Terrapins FG% has averaged 45.42% to date this season, less than the Purdue Boilermakers shooters have managed so far (49.07% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Purdue cruised to victory on Wednesday, running Northwestern out of the gym and running up a 80-59 score at Mackey Arena.
Justin Jackson scored 22 points and helped out with 22 rebounds for Maryland on Tuesday, leading the Terrapins to a 77-71 victory over Ohio State at Value City Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Purdue at Indiana, Thursday, February 9th
Maryland at Penn State, Tuesday, February 7th