Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction 2/6/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an Ohio State vs Maryland for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 6th, at the Value City Arena. Let’s take a look at Ohio State Buckeyes vs Maryland Terrapins pick. 

Big Game for Ohio State

Ohio State is trying to string together some big wins and if they want to make a run at the NCAA Tournament, this is really a game that they need to win. In the last game against Illinois, Ohio State scored 79 points, but the defense gave up 87 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were actually up 42-36 and they looked like they were well on the way to the victory, but in the second half, they fell off. Ohio State shot 37 percent from the field but from deep they were good shooting 47.8 percent from deep.

Ohio State comes into this game with a 13-9 record overall and they have gone 13-9 against the spread. The over has hit in 10 of the 22 games so far this season. Ohio State is averaging 80 points while their defense is giving up 71.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 53rd in the league while the defense is ranked 179th in the league. This game they are going to need to get the offense out to a fast start, but they are also going to need to play a more complete game. Bruce Thorton has been the top player for Ohio State averaging 17.1 points while shooting 51.3 percent from the field and 45.9 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Should Maryland Be Getting More Attention

Maryland probably should be getting more attention as they have stayed hot and now look like they could be one of the better teams in college basketball. Maryland has won four games in a row and the last one was probably most impressive. Maryland put up 76 points against a very good Wisconsin team and that was enough for the victory. Maryland shot 40 percent from the field and 50 percent from deep. It was a balanced attack with all five starters putting up at least 12 points. Rodney Rice was the leader of the squad putting up 16 points, two assists, and one rebound. 

Maryland sits with a 17-5 record overall and they have gone 11-11 against the spread. The over has hit in 13 of the games. Maryland is averaging 83 points, while their defense is giving up 65.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 35th. The offense might grab the headlines, but this is a very talented defense, and that’s what might allow them a deep run in March. Center Derik Queen has been the top player for the team putting up 15 points while shooting 53.4 percent from the field.

Why Maryland Will Beat Ohio State

• Maryland has won each of its last four games.
• Ohio State has lost six of its last eight home night games against the Big Ten Conference.

Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction

Yes, Maryland hasn’t been as good of a team on the road, but they are still the better team, especially as the underdog. We are talking about an Ohio State defense that is giving up 71.4 points per game and their defense is going to be a major issue in this game. This Maryland team has a balanced attack and it’s going to be that balanced squad that is going to have no issue running up the score here. Look for another big game from all the starters, and they will come out on top. Back Maryland against the spread.