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

Updated Jan. 21, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The No. 11 Illinois Fighting Illini (15-3, 6-1 Big Ten) will try to extend a seven-game winning streak when they host the Maryland Terrapins (8-10, 1-6 Big Ten) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at State Farm Center. The game airs at 7 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Fighting Illini enter their matchup against the Terrapins as huge favorites. The Fighting Illini are favored by 18.5 points. The game features a point total of 149.5.

Keep reading to get all you need to know before placing bets on the Illinois-Maryland game.

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	-109	-111	149.5	-110	-110	-2564	+1193

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Illinois vs. Maryland Prediction

Pick ATS: Illinois (-18.5)
Pick OU: Over (149.5)
Prediction: Illinois 86, Maryland 67

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Illinois vs. Maryland Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Fighting Illini 84, Terrapins 66.
The Fighting Illini have a 96.2% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Terrapins have a 7.7% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has won 11 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover seven times.
Maryland has compiled an 8-10-0 record against the spread this year.
When playing as at least 18.5-point favorites this season, Illinois has an ATS record of 5-2.
Maryland has covered the spread when playing as at least 18.5-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.

Key Total Facts

Eight times so far this season, the Fighting Illini and their opponent have combined to score more than 149.5 points.
There have been 10 Terrapins games this season with more than 149.5 points scored.
These teams score 159.6 points per game combined, higher than the over/under for this matchup by 10.1.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has won 87.5% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (14-2).
Maryland has been underdogs in 10 games this season and won one (10%) of those contests.
Illinois has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -2564 or shorter.
Maryland has played as an underdog of +1193 or more once this season and lost that game.

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 (39)	74.5 (236)
Points Allowed (Rank)	67.4 (42)	77.8 (290)
Rebounds (Rank)	12.2 (14)	10.6 (81)
3pt Made (Rank)	10.4 (29)	8.7 (115)
Assists (Rank)	14.7 (146)	10.6 (354)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.6 (37)	12.3 (273)

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	1.3
Andrej Stojakovic	17	13.5	4.4	1.1	0.4	0.6	0.6
David Mirkovic	18	12	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
David Coit	18	15.4	2.1	2.8	0.7	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