The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Maryland Terrapins in College Park, MD. Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.
Ohio State is favored by 7 points on the spread with a moneyline of -315. The total is set at 151 points.
Here’s my Ohio State vs. Maryland predictions and college basketball picks for February 5, 2026.
Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction
My Pick: Ohio State -7 (Play to -7.5)
My Ohio State vs Maryland best bet is on the Buckeyes to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Ohio State vs. Maryland Odds
| Ohio State Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7 -110 | 151 -110o / -110u | -315 |
| Maryland Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7 -110 | 151 -110o / -110u | +255 |
- Ohio State vs Maryland spread: Ohio State -7
- Ohio State vs Maryland over/under: 151 points
- Ohio State vs Maryland moneyline: Ohio State -315, Maryland +255
Ohio State vs Maryland College Basketball Betting Preview
Ohio State Basketball
Aside from road woes, this Ohio State team has been very impressive on the offensive end of the floor. Of their 14 victories, the Buckeyes have scored at least 80 points in 11 of them.
They shot their way to 24th in adjusted offensive efficiency rating, and their production is led by a proficient backcourt. Bruce Thornton and John Mobley Jr. have combined for an effective field goal percentage of 60% from the floor.
Thornton excels from the mid-range, while Mobley has proven to be able to step back beyond the 3-point line with similar effectiveness. These two, along with the rest of the Buckeyes, are in for another great offensive performance as Maryland won't be able to contain them.
The Terrapins are 141st in adjusted defensive efficiency, but they're 326th in effective field goal percentage allowed. They're particularly soft around the rim and from beyond the arc, perhaps the two areas most predictive of offensive success in today's game.
Maryland Basketball
On the other end of the floor, the Terrapins have even less to write home about. We've seen them struggle mightily from inside the arc, as they're 326th in 2-point field goal percentage.
Their struggles in the paint have forced them into a higher-volume output from downtown. They're 55th in 3-point field goal rate, but 259th in 3-point field goal percentage.
The inability to convert higher percentage buckets makes their ability to score a real question mark in this matchup, especially when you consider that the Buckeyes are excellent at defending the 3 (36th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed).
Ohio State vs. Maryland Betting Analysis
We've seen the market come in and show modest support early for the Terrapins, as the spread has fallen from the opening number of 7.5.
However, it may be an early head fake for more money to come in on Ohio State.
The Buckeyes are a borderline offensive juggernaut and won't be slowed down by Maryland.
Meanwhile, Maryland has shown little offensive consistency and is prone to being buried by an extended run.
Back the Buckeyes to cover the spread.
My Pick: Ohio State -7 (Play to 7.5)
