No. 17 Wisconsin finds itself as an underdog when it takes on unranked Maryland at 7:00 p.m. ET. With the Terps laying five points as a home favorite and the total sitting at 153 points, what’s the best bet in tonight’s Wisconsin vs. Maryland matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Wisconsin Badgers (+5) at Maryland Terps (-5); o/u 153
7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, January 29, 2025
XFINITY Center, College Park, MD
TV: Big Ten Network
Wisconsin vs. Maryland Public Betting: Bettors Leaning Towards Tar Heels
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing North Carolina when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Tonje ends up with 27 points
John Tonje ended with 27 points (9-19 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-5 FT) and five rebounds over 29 minutes during Sunday’s 83-55 victory over Nebraska. Tonje put together another strong outing Sunday, closing with 27 points and five rebounds as the Badgers routed the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-5 senior seems to have gotten back into his groove, averaging 25.5 points, five rebounds and an assist across Wisconsin’s last two games. Tonje remains the top-scoring option for Wisconsin, but with plenty of options around him (John Blackwell, Steven Crowl and Max Klesmit), and a Wisconsin team that likes to move the ball, his scoring consistency has wavered at times.
Gillespie dishes out nine assists on Sunday
Ja’Kobi Gillespie contributed 18 points (7-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt), three rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Sunday’s 79-78 win over Indiana. Gillespie closed with 18 points, nine assists, three rebounds, a block and a steal, making strong offensive contributions during Sunday’s narrow win over the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-1 junior transfer from Belmont continues to impress with the Terrapins, averaging 14.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.9 steals across 21 starts. Gillespie continues to shoot the ball well from range, converting on 42.1 percent of his looks from three (5.8 attempts per game).
Wisconsin vs. Maryland CBB Prediction:
Take Wisconsin. The Badgers have covered in eight out of their last 10 games overall and have also won eight out of 10 straight up. These two teams squared off twice last season and Wisconsin won both games. Maryland, meanwhile, is just 4-6 at the betting window in its last 10 games overall.
Wisconsin vs. Maryland Hoops Prediction: WISCONSIN BADGERS +5.5