Maryland Terrapins vs Penn State Nittany Lions 3/5/23 – The Penn State Nittany Lions (18-12 SU, 16-12-2 ATS, 9-10 Big Ten) will host the No. 21 Maryland Terrapins (20-10 SU, 19-11-0 ATS, 11-8 Big Ten) inside Bryce Jordan Center. Maryland easily defeated Penn State 74-68 on February 11th at Maryland. Penn State appears to be the favorite in this matchup as per NCAAB betting splits.
Maryland Terrapins vs Penn State Nittany Lions
Date & Time: Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
Location: Bryce Jordan Center
Maryland Terrapins vs Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Odds
Maryland
Moneyline: +108
Puckline: +2 (-110)
Total: 135 over (-110)
Penn State
Moneyline: -118
Puckline: -1 (-110)
Total: 135 under (-110)
Maryland Terrapins vs Penn State Nittany Lions Analysis
On Wednesday, Maryland Terrapins suffered a disappointing loss at Ohio State, falling to 73-62 and dropping to 11-8 in the Big Ten. Maryland’s offense ranks eighth in the Big Ten, but their defense ranks fourth allowing only 63.2 points per game. Their scoring margin of +7.8 points per game ranks fourth in conference play as well. The Terrapins may not be flashy offensively, as they rank in the middle of the Big Ten for field goal percentage, three-point percentage and foul shooting; however, they possess excellent ball protection with the fifth best turnover margin in Division I. Defensively, Maryland allows opponents to shoot 42.3% from the field and just 31.5% from three-point range. Furthermore, Maryland ranks seventh in the conference in rebounding margin at +2.1 boards per game.
On Wednesday night, Penn State Nittany Lions rallied from a late deficit to force overtime and eventually prevail 68-65 over Northwestern. They boast an impressive +4.3 scoring margin, ranking ninth in the league. Furthermore, Penn State ranks second in field goal percentage and three-point percentage with 10.8 threes per game – fourth nationally. Penn State only commits 8.7 turnovers per game, which ranks them second in the Big Ten. Pickett boasts an impressive +3.3 assist-to-turnover ratio. Furthermore, Penn State ranks 12th in conference with a rebounding margin of -2.8 boards per game. Penn State allows 68.3 points per game and an opponent field percentage of 43.3%.
Maryland Terrapins vs Penn State Nittany Lions Against the Spread
Maryland are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Maryland’s last 6 games. Maryland are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games. Maryland are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games against Penn State. Maryland are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Penn State. Maryland are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road.
Penn State are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Penn State’s last 7 games. Penn State are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Penn State’s last 7 games at home. Penn State are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Maryland. The total has gone OVER in 12 of Penn State’s last 17 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
Maryland Terrapins vs Penn State Nittany Lions Free Pick
Penn State still needs to do well in order to make the tournament. A victory against a highly-ranked team would be ideal as they look to close out their regular season and build momentum going into the Big Ten tournament. Maryland has had difficulty on the road this season; failing to cover in three of their last four away games. The best college basketball bets favor Penn State to win.
Free Pick: Penn State Nittany Lions -1 (-110)
