Maryland vs Michigan State Prediction 1/24/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Michigan State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Michigan State Spartans Preview

Michigan State Spartans have a 17-2 record this season and are tied in the 2nd place of the Big Ten. They have a 7-1 conference record and are coming off an 68-52 away win against Oregon. Their previous three games were an 80-63 away win against Washington, an 81-60 home win against Indiana and a 76-66 home win against Northwestern.

Offensively, Michigan State averages 78.5 points per game, while allowing 63.5 points per game defensively. The Spartans grab 41.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.6 assists per game.

Jaxon Kohler leads Michigan State in scoring, with an average of 13.3 points per game, while shooting with 54% from the field and 84.2% from the free throw line. He is also the team’s leading rebounder with 9.6 per game. Jeremy Fears leads the team in assists with 8.4 per game.

Maryland Terrapins Preview

Maryland Terrapins have a 8-11 record this season and are tied in the 15th place of the Big Ten. They have a 1-7 conference record and are coming off an 88-78 away loss against Michigan. Their previous three games were a 76-75 home loss against Indiana, a 77-73 home loss against Minnesota and an 88-79 away loss against Rutgers.

Offensively, Maryland averages 74.3 points per game, while allowing 78.4 points per game defensively. The Terrapins shoot with 40.6% from the field and grab 36.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.6 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 5.4 steals per game defensively.

David Coit leads Maryland in scoring, with an average of 15.4 points per game, while shooting with 42.1% from the field and 89.1% from the free throw line. Solomon Washington is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.5 per game. David Coit also leads the team in assists with 2.9 per game.

Maryland Terrapins @ Michigan State Spartans Betting Trends: January 24, 2026

Why the Michigan State Spartans will win

• Michigan State has won each of its last 19 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has lost each of its last seven games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Michigan State has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 day games at Jack Breslin Student Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won four of its last five day games following a road loss.
• The road team has won the first half in three of Michigan State’s last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Maryland’s last eight games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
• Ten of Michigan State’s last 11 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.

Maryland vs Michigan State Prediction

In this Maryland vs Michigan State Prediction, Michigan State is coming as -18 home favorites. Michigan State has been the far better team this season as they have lost only twice in their 19 games played so far and have been almost perfect at home. They have been red-hot lately with a 9-1 record and 5-1 against the spread, while on the other hand, Maryland has been struggling, with a 2-8 record in its last 10 games and 2-4 against the spread. On top of that, the hosts have the 24^th-best defense in the entire country, so I expect them to get the job done in a comfortable fashion today. Take Michigan State and lay the points at home.