Maryland vs Penn State Prediction 1/18/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Maryland vs Penn State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 18th at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 7-10 (0-6) this year after they lost to USC by a score of 88-71 in their last game. Maryland trailed 42-41 at halftime, but they were outscored 46-30 in the second half in the loss. The Terrapins shot 44% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. David Coit led Maryland with 30 points and one rebound, while Solomon Washington added 11 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Maryland lost to UCLA by a score of 67-55 and Indiana by a score of 84-66. The Terrapins have scored 73.2 points per game with 36.5 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.1 points against per game this season. David Coit is averaging 13.8 points and 2.8 assists per game, while Darius Adams is averaging 12.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Terrapins. Maryland is shooting 39.8% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 31.2% on three pointers this year. 

Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 9-8 (0-6) this season after they lost to UCLA by a score of 71-60 in their last game. Penn State trailed 29-23 at halftime and they allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Nittany Lions shot 43% from the field, 18% on three pointers, and 94% on free throws in the game. Dominick Stewart led Penn State with 16 points and five rebounds, while Eli Rice added 14 points and two steals in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Penn State lost to Purdue by a score of 93-85 and Michigan by a score of 74-72. The Nittany Lions have scored 77.1 points per game with 31.0 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.1 points against per game this season. Kayden Mingo is averaging 14.9 points and 4.5 assists per game, while Freddie Dilione V is averaging 14.1 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Nittany Lions. Penn State is shooting 47.2% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won each of its last seven day games at XFINITY Center.
• Penn State has lost each of its last six games against Conference opponents.
• Maryland has won the first half in eight of its last nine day games at XFINITY Center.

Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win

• Maryland has lost each of its last seven games against Conference opponents.
• The road team has won three of Penn State’s last four games.
• Maryland has lost the first half in each of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of the last 15 games between Penn State and Maryland have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Each of Penn State’s last four road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 161+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Maryland ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (10.5).
• Maryland ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for field goal percentage this season (39.8%).
• Penn State ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.5).
• Penn State ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (76.9%).

Maryland vs Penn State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup looking for their first Big Ten win of the season, but Maryland will be at home. The Terrapins are shooting 40% from the field and they have scored 66 points or fewer in three of their last four. Penn State is shooting 47% from the field and they have scored 72+ in two of their last three. The Nittany Lions have the better offensive attack and I just don’t trust Maryland without Payne on the court. Take Penn State on the road here.