The 17th-ranked Maryland Terrapins (15-4, 5-3 Big 10) will be at Assembly Hall to go head-to-head against the Indiana Hoosiers (15-4, 5-3 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Indiana Hoosiers ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Hoosiers defeated the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans 67-63, while the Terrapins beat the Northwestern Wildcats 77-66.
Maryland played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 8.2 (better than their season average of 16.0) and a free throw rate of 0.481 (above their season average of 0.280). Northwestern was 18.3 and 0.229, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Indiana’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Michigan State. The Hoosiers had a rate of 10.8 (better than their season average of 16.7), while the Spartans posted a mark of 19.1 (above their season average of 15.6). Indiana was led by Joey Brunk, who recorded 14 points and six rebounds. Jalen Smith was a key piece for Maryland with 25 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Smith led the Terrapins to a 75-59 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 19 points. The Terrapins’ 8.8 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Hoosiers, who had a mark of 16.9.
A focal point for the Indiana offense is getting to the free throw line. The Hoosiers rank eighth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.305), but Maryland is among the best in the nation at keeping opponents away from the charity stripe (ranking 15th by yielding a FTA rate of 0.155). Also, the Terrapins rank 27th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent), while the Hoosiers rank 16th in defensive rebounding percentage (77.3 percent).
Maryland Terrapins at Indiana Hoosiers Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Maryland ranks 90th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Indiana ranks 275th (17.1).
- The Hoosiers rank 39th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Terrapins rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Indiana ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (30.8) while Maryland ranks 91st (33.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (8.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (3.7 below their season average).
- The Terrapins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.0, down from 10.5 for the season.
