Illinois vs. Maryland Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 21

Published Jan. 20, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 11 Illinois Fighting Illini (15-3, 6-1 Big Ten) will host the Maryland Terrapins (8-10, 1-6 Big Ten) after winning three straight home games. The contest tips at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

The Fighting Illini head into their matchup against the Terrapins as heavy favorites. The Fighting Illini are favored by 18.5 points. The over/under for the game is 149.

Continue reading to get all you need to know ahead of wagering on the Illinois-Maryland clash.

Illinois vs. Maryland How to Watch & Odds

When: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Fighting Illini vs Terrapins Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Fighting Illini	-18.5	-112	-108	149	-110	-110	-4545	+1500

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Illinois vs. Maryland Prediction

Pick ATS: Illinois (-18.5)
Pick OU: Over (149)
Prediction: Illinois 86, Maryland 67

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Illinois vs. Maryland Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Fighting Illini 84, Terrapins 65.
The Fighting Illini have a 97.8% chance to collect the win in this contest per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Terrapins have a 6.2% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has covered 11 times in 18 matchups with a spread this season.
Maryland has put together an 8-10-0 ATS record so far this season.
Illinois has an ATS record of 5-2 when playing as at least 18.5-point favorites this season.
Maryland has won its only game this year when playing as at least 18.5-point underdogs.

Key Total Facts

Nine times so far this year, the Fighting Illini and their opponent have combined to score more than 149 points.
Terrapins games have finished with over 149 points scored 10 times this season.
The over/under for this game is 149 points, 10.6 fewer than the scoring average of the two teams combined.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has compiled a 14-2 record in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 87.5% of those games).
Maryland has won one of the 10 games it has played as underdogs this season.
Illinois has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -4545 or shorter.
Maryland has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +1500.

Illinois vs. Maryland: Recent Results

Fighting Illini vs Terrapins Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/14/2025	Terrapins	-1.5	158.5	-128	+106	88-65 MARY
1/23/2025	Fighting Illini	-5.5	156.5	-257	+208	91-70 MARY

Illinois vs. Maryland: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Maryland
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	85.1 (43)	74.5 (237)
Points Allowed (Rank)	67.4 (43)	77.8 (291)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.2 (14)	10.6 (81)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.4 (29)	8.7 (115)
Assists (Rank)	14.7 (149)	10.6 (354)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.6 (36)	12.3 (272)

Illinois 2025-26 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Keaton Wagler	18	16.1	5.1	3.8	0.8	0.3	2.2
Kylan Boswell	18	14.3	4.2	3.4	0.7	0.0	1.3
Andrej Stojakovic	17	13.5	4.4	1.1	0.4	0.6	0.6
David Mirkovic	18	12.0	8.3	2.6	0.5	0.3	1.3
Tomislav Ivisic	15	10.5	4.8	1.1	0.3	0.6	1.6

Maryland 2025-26 Key Players

Terrapins Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Pharrel Payne	10	17.5	7.2	1.4	0.4	1.1	0.0
David Coit	18	15.4	2.1	2.8	0.7	0.0	2.9
Darius Adams	18	12.4	3.7	1.6	0.7	0.2	1.2
Solomon Washington	10	9.5	9.4	0.3	1.1	0.8	0.4
Elijah Saunders	18	9.1	4.6	0.8	0.6	0.2	1.4