Purdue vs. Maryland Prediction & Odds
Number three Purdue heads to College Park to face unranked Maryland at 6:30 PM ET Thursday night on Big Ten Network. Can the Terrapins cover the 1.5-point spread as home underdogs?
Purdue is 23-3 on the year with their best wins coming over Marquette and Gonzaga. Their worst losses came against Rutgers and Northwestern. The Boilermakers are 11-13-2 against the spread this season.
Maryland is 17-8 this season with their best wins coming over Illinois and Indiana. Their worst losses came against Wisconsin and Rutgers. The Terrapins are 16-9 against the spread this year.
Game Matchup and Betting Odds
749 Purdue Boilermakers (-1.5) vs. 750 Maryland Terrapins (+1.5); O/U 132.5
6:30 PM ET, Thursday, February 16, 2023
XFINITY Center, College Park, MD
Purdue vs. Maryland Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that the public favors the Boilermakers in this contest. Our public betting data illustrates that 53% of public bets are on Purdue -1.5. Do note that these numbers are subject to change and could be different once tipoff rolls around, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Purdue Game Notes
Purdue center Zach Edey is one of the best big men in the country. The 7’4” 295-pound junior is fourth in the country in scoring with 22.2 points per game and second in the nation in rebounding with 13 per game. If that wasn’t enough, Edey is also averaging 2.5 blocks per game and is shooting a scorching 62.8% from the field this season.
The Boilermakers’ second leading scorer is freshman guard Fletcher Loyer. The 6’4” Fort Wayne, Indiana native is putting up 12.2 points per contest while making 34.2% of his three-pointers on 5.6 attempts per game.
Maryland Game Notes
Maryland’s leading scorer is senior guard Jahmir Young. The 6’1” Charlotte transfer is averaging 16.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game for the Terps this season. Young has scored at least 13 points in 10 of his last 11 games and may need to do so again for Maryland to cover on Thursday.
Maryland’s leading rebounder is sophomore forward Julian Reese. The 6’9” Baltimore native is pulling down 6.4 boards per game while scoring 10.6 points per contest on 63.7% shooting from the field this season.
Purdue vs. Maryland CBB Betting Trends
Purdue is 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Purdue is 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 road games against a team with a home winning percentage over .600.
Maryland is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games against a team with a winning road record.
Maryland is 16-5 ATS in their last 21 home games.
Purdue vs. Maryland CBB Prediction:
These two teams have already played each other this season. Purdue won the first game at home 58-55 on January 22nd. That game was a bit of an aberration as Maryland only shot 3 for 21 on three-pointers in that contest. What’s more, the Terps shot half as many free throws as Boilermakers in that game as well. Since that game, Maryland is 5-1 straight up. What really puts it over the top for me is Maryland’s record at home. The Terrapins are 13-1 at the XFINITY Center this season, and I think their home crowd helps propel them to a much-needed resume-building win over Purdue on Thursday.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: MARYLAND TERRAPINS +1.5
