Maryland is set to face Michigan in Big Ten Conference play on Thursday, Jan. 18. The game is scheduled for 7 pm ET while airing on ESPN. Maryland enters this game as 2.5-point favorites with the total set at 142. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into Maryland vs. Michigan prediction, odds, and picks below.
Maryland vs. Michigan Odds
- Spread: Maryland -2.5
- Total: 142
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 18
- Time: 7 pm ET
- Location: XFINITY Center — College Park, MD
- TV: ESPN
Maryland vs. Michigan Predictions
After a promising start to the season, Maryland (ranked No. 43 at KenPom.com) has stumbled as of late. The Terrapins have dropped three of their last four games, and all those outings were against Big Ten opponents. Namely, Maryland got blown out on the road against this same Michigan team (81-46) on Jan. 1. However, the Terrapins have the benefit of playing on their home floor tonight. Can they get revenge for that embarrassing loss?
Michigan (No. 53) was led by center Hunter Dickinson (32 points, 12 rebounds) in that blowout win against Maryland a few weeks ago. You better believe the big man is ready to put in work once again. The Wolverines are 4-2 in conference play, dropping a pair of games on the road to Michigan State and Iowa. This Michigan squad has been a roller coaster ride this season, as it almost upset No. 10 Virginia (lost 70-68), but also got blown out by Arizona State (87-62). Having said that, it appears the Wolverines are beginning to stabilize as they head into the meat of the Big Ten schedule.
Look for Dickinson to be the difference maker once again. Maryland will get a lift from its home crowd, but the Wolverines will come out with the road victory in a back-and-forth contest.
Score Prediction: Michigan 74 Maryland 69
The Pick: Michigan +2.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook