Xfinity Center will host Penn State Nittany Lions vs Maryland Terrapins action on Wednesday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Maryland Terrapins in this one found them listed as -15.5-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Nittany Lions was expected to move the line.
Penn State Nittany Lions vs Maryland Terrapins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Penn State Nittany Lions will look to cover the spread vs the Maryland Terrapins on Wednesday, as the Nittany Lions are 6-5-1 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Terrapins are 5-6-1 ATS. Penn State is 6-6 against the total, while Maryland is 7-4-1 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Maryland Terrapins rated this week at No. 21 and the Penn State Nittany Lions sitting at No. 137.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Maryland's No. 52-ranked scoring average of 80.17 PPG, against a Penn State Nittany Lions defense rated No. 63 and allowing 65.54 PPG. The Maryland Terrapins FG% has averaged 53.29% to date this season, more than the Penn State Nittany Lions shooters have managed so far (41.33% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Nittany Lions got 29 points from Brandon Taylor as Penn State ran past Kent State 75-69 on Wednesday at Orleans Arena.
The battle between the Terrapins and Thundering Herd didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as Marshall was handed a 87-67 defeat on Sunday at Xfinity Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Penn State at Michigan, Saturday, January 2nd
Maryland at Northwestern, Saturday, January 2nd