Penn State vs Maryland Prediction 3/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Penn State vs Maryland prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 1st at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview

The Penn State Nittany Lions are 15-14 (5-13) this year after they lost to Indiana by a score of 83-78 in their last game. Penn State led 39-37 at halftime, but they were outscored 46-39 in the second half in the loss. The Nittany Lions shot 52.9% from the field, 38.9% on three pointers, and 77.3% on free throws in the game. Ace Baldwin Jr. led Penn State with 22 points and six steals, while Yanic Konan Niederhauser added 16 points and seven rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Nittany Lions defeated Minnesota by a score of 69-60 and Nebraska by a score of 89-72. Penn State has lost eight of their last ten games and they are currently second to last in the Big Ten standings with a 5-13 record. Penn State has scored 79.4 points per game and they have allowed 73.3 points against per game, while also averaging 33.4 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game this season. Ace Baldwin Jr. is averaging 14.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game, while Yanic Konan Niederhauser is averaging 13.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game this year. Penn State is shooting 47.9% from the field, 75.8% on free throws, and 33.6% on three pointers this season. 

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 21-7 (11-6) this season after they lost to Michigan State by a score of 58-55 in their last game. Maryland led 23-21 at halftime and had a chance to take the last shot late in a tied game, but they went early and Michigan State was able to get the rebound and make a half court shot for the win. The Terrapins shot 31.3% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 80.8% on free throws in the game. Rodney Rice led Maryland with 20 points and two steals, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 15 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that heartbreaking loss, the Terrapins defeated USC by a score of 88-71 and Iowa by a score of 101-75. Maryland has won four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Big Ten standings with an 11-6 record. Maryland has scored 82.6 points per game and they have allowed 67.0 points against per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game this season. Derik Queen is averaging 15.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 14.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game this year. Maryland is shooting 48.3% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 37% on three pointers this season. 

Why Maryland will beat Penn State

• Maryland has won each of its last nine day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Penn State has lost each of its last four day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against the Big Ten Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Maryland’s last 18 Saturday day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Eleven of Penn State’s last 12 day games have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.

Penn State vs Maryland Prediction 

Maryland comes into this matchup trying to bounce back after that tough loss against Michigan State and they need to get a win here to stay in the race for a top four seed in the Big Ten. The Terrapins are shooting 48.3% from the field this year and they have scored at least 83 points in four of their last five games. Penn State has won two of their last three games, but they are just 2-5 in their last seven home games. The Nittany Lions have really struggled defensively over the last 10 games and I just don’t see how they are going to get consistent stops in this matchup. Take Maryland on the road here.