GAME:  #859 Maryland vs #860 Penn State
TIME:    2/5/2021 – 7:00p EST
SPREAD:   Penn State -3
TOTAL:      143

The Maryland Terrapins (10-8, 4-7) have a BIG 10 road game against Penn State (6-8, 3-7) at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania on Friday at 7 p.m. EST. Maryland beat Purdue 61-60 in its last game and Penn State was dominated at Wisconsin by a score of 56-72. Penn State is looking for its 5th straight win over Maryland at Bryce Jordan Center. 

MARYLAND TERRAPINS

The Maryland Terrapins are averaging 70.8 points on 45% field goal shooting along with 7.63 Zone 35% three-point shooting on offense. The Terrapins are allowing 66 points per game on 43% field-goal shooting while forcing 10.5 turnovers and adding 4.8 steals and 2.6 blocks per game on the defensive end. Maryland is led by Eric Ayala who is averaging 13.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.2 Steals, and 2.3 assists per game.

PENN STATE NITTANY LIONS

The Penn State Nittany Lions are averaging 75.6 points on 42.8% field goal shooting along with 9 threes on 35.8% three-point shooting and 10.2 offensive rebounds per game.  The Nittany Lions are allowing 76 points per game on 47% field-goal shooting while forcing 14.5 turnovers along with 5.4 steals and 4 blocks per game on defense. Penn State is led by Myreon Jones who is averaging 15.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.4 Steals, and 2.1 assists per game.

TRENDS

MARYLAND

• The Terrapins are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Friday games.
• Terrapins are 1-8-1 ATS in their last 10 games vs. a team with a losing record.
• Under is 4-1 in the Terrapins last 5 overall.
• Under is 4-1 in the Terrapins last 5 games following an ATS loss.
• The Terrapins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight-up win.

PENN STATE

• The Nittany Lions are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.
• Nittany Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a home favorite.
• Nittany Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
• Over is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
• Over is 4-1 in Nittany Lions last 5 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

• The home team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
• Underdog is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings.

MARYLAND vs PENN STATE PREDICTION PICK

The Maryland Terrapins are playing well right now winning 4 of the last 6 with the two losses coming against Michigan and Wisconsin. The BIG 10 is the toughest conference in the NCAA so a few losses are expected from every team in this conference. Penn State has only one quality Big 10 win this season against inconsistent Wisconsin. The Nittany Lions have only beaten Rutgers at their worst and Northwestern at their worst. Maryland is a great defensive team that has proven they can win on the road by beating Wisconsin and Illinois. There is a chance Penn State could light it up from three and turn this into a high scoring game. However, Maryland is the better team that has been playing great defense on the road. If Maryland controls the tempo of the game the Under will be the best bet but Penn State has a tendency to shoot the ball well at home. The Bookie is rolling with the Maryland Terrapins to cover the spread and most likely win outright. 

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:         Maryland +3 / Over 143
Fade the Public:  Maryland / Over
Sharp Action:      Maryland / Over