The Indiana Hoosiers (11-2, 1-1 Big 10) and their great offense travel to Maryland to play the 15th-ranked Terrapins (11-2, 1-1 Big 10) and their tremendous defense. Action gets underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Indiana Hoosiers at Maryland Terrapins Betting Odds
In their last game, the Terrapins beat the Bryant Bulldogs, 84-70, while the Hoosiers lost to the Arkansas Razorbacks, 71-64.
Maryland played a nearly flawless contest. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 61.3 (above their season average of 35.0) and a free throw rate of 0.455 (above their season average of 0.275). For those same stats, Bryant put up marks of 12.1 and 0.133, respectively. Indiana, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.6 vs. 23.7). Maryland’s Jalen Smith led the way, putting up 11 points and 10 rebounds. Indiana was led by Trayce Jackson-Davis, who contributed 20 points and six rebounds.
The Terrapins won the only game between these two teams last season, 78-75. Maryland won the rebounding battle. The Terrapins had 18 offensive rebounds and 42 total rebounds, while the Hoosiers had three and 25, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Terrapins rank 13th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 percent), while Indiana ranks 28th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.8 percent). Additionally, the Hoosiers rank 28th in offensive efficiency (112.3), while the Terrapins rank 27th in defensive efficiency (88.1).
Indiana vs. Maryland Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Indiana, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Maryland ranks 105th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Indiana ranks 255th (17.2).
- The Hoosiers rank 93rd in assists per game (14.0) while the Terrapins rank 113th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
- The Hoosiers average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 36th in the nation. The Terrapins rank 120th in blocks allowed per game (3.9).
- Indiana ranks 13th in rebounds allowed per game (29.9) while Maryland ranks 68th (32.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Terrapins have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (9.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 61.4 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
- The Hoosiers have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Indiana has defeated opponents by an average of 12.3 points.
