Sunday's contest between the Michigan State Spartans (11-7, 3-4 Big Ten) and the Maryland Terrapins (11-7, 3-4 Big Ten) at Xfinity Center has a projected final score of 72-66 based on our computer prediction, with Michigan State taking home the win. Tipoff is at 12:00 PM on January 21.

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Maryland vs. Michigan State Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Sunday, January 21, 2024
  • Time: 12:00 PM ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Where: College Park, Maryland
  • Venue: Xfinity Center

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Maryland vs. Michigan State Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Michigan State 72, Maryland 66

Spread & Total Prediction for Maryland vs. Michigan State

  • Computer Predicted Spread: Michigan State (-5.9)
  • Computer Predicted Total: 138.7

Maryland has compiled a 6-10-0 record against the spread this season, while Michigan State is 9-7-0. A total of five out of the Terrapins' games this season have gone over the point total, and nine of the Spartans' games have gone over. In the past 10 contests, Maryland has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall. Michigan State has gone 6-4 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Maryland Performance Insights

  • The Terrapins average 70.8 points per game (266th in college basketball) while allowing 64 per outing (24th in college basketball). They have a +123 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 6.8 points per game.
  • Maryland comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 1.4 boards. It is grabbing 37 rebounds per game (139th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 35.6 per outing.
  • Maryland connects on 6.1 three-pointers per game (307th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 5.3. It shoots 27.9% from deep while its opponents hit 33.2% from long range.
  • The Terrapins' 92.2 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 246th in college basketball, and the 83.3 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 27th in college basketball.
  • Maryland has committed 1.2 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 11.1 (134th in college basketball action) while forcing 12.3 (133rd in college basketball).

Michigan State Performance Insights

  • The Spartans are outscoring opponents by 11.5 points per game, with a +207 scoring differential overall. They put up 77.1 points per game (113th in college basketball) and allow 65.6 per contest (44th in college basketball).
  • Michigan State pulls down 36.9 rebounds per game (142nd in college basketball) while conceding 34.1 per contest to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 2.8 boards per game.
  • Michigan State knocks down 6.8 three-pointers per game (243rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 7.4. It shoots 35.9% from deep, and its opponents shoot 30.5%.
  • Michigan State wins the turnover battle by 1.8 per game, committing 10.1 (53rd in college basketball) while its opponents average 11.9.

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