Maryland vs. Penn State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Jan 18

Published Jan. 17, 2026 8:28 p.m. ET

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The Maryland Terrapins (7-10, 0-6 Big Ten) take a four-game losing streak into a home matchup with the Penn State Nittany Lions (9-8, 0-6 Big Ten), who have lost four straight as well. The contest starts at 12 p.m. ET (on Big Ten Network) on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

The Terrapins enter their game as a 2.5-point favorite against the Nittany Lions. The game features a point total of 148.5.

Continue reading to get everything you need to know ahead of wagering on the Maryland-Penn State matchup.

Maryland vs. Penn State How to Watch & Odds

When: Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
Where: XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Terrapins vs Nittany Lions Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Terrapins	-2.5	-109	-111	148.5	-105	-115	-148	+125

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Maryland vs. Penn State Prediction

Pick ATS: Penn State (+2.5)
Pick OU: Over (148.5)
Prediction: Penn State 77, Maryland 75

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Maryland vs. Penn State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Terrapins 76, Nittany Lions 73.
The Terrapins have a 59.7% chance to claim victory in this meeting per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Nittany Lions hold a 44.4% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Maryland has won seven games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 10 times.
Penn State has compiled a 7-10-0 record against the spread this season.
Maryland has an ATS record of 3-4 when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this season.
Penn State has an ATS record of 4-3 when playing as at least 2.5-point underdogs this season.

Key Total Facts

The Terrapins games have had more than 148.5 points scored on nine occasions this year.
There have been nine Nittany Lions games this season with more than 148.5 points scored.
The total for this matchup is 148.5 points, 1.8 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Maryland has won six of seven games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season (85.7%).
Penn State has been the underdog in seven games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.
Maryland has gone 6-1 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -148 or shorter (winning 85.7%).
Penn State has not won as an underdog of +125 or more on the moneyline this season in seven games with those odds or longer.

Maryland vs. Penn State: Recent Results

Terrapins vs Nittany Lions Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/1/2025	Terrapins	-4.5	155.5	-211	+173	68-64 MARY

Maryland vs. Penn State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Maryland	Penn State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	73.2 (265)	77.1 (180)
Points Allowed (Rank)	78.1 (295)	75.1 (225)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.5 (90)	8.3 (282)
3pt Made (Rank)	8.2 (155)	7.5 (224)
Assists (Rank)	10.5 (357)	13.6 (225)
Turnovers (Rank)	12.5 (284)	9 (14)

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	17	13.8	2.2	2.8	0.8	0	2.5
Darius Adams	17	12.4	3.8	1.5	0.6	0.2	1.2
Solomon Washington	9	9.9	9.2	0.1	1	0.8	0.4
Elijah Saunders	17	8.7	4.8	0.8	0.5	0.2	1.3

Penn State 2025-26 Key Players

Nittany Lions Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Kayden Mingo	14	14.9	3.9	4.5	2.5	0.1	0.9
Freddie Filione V	17	14.1	3.4	2.7	1.1	0.1	1.4
Melih Tunca	17	10.1	2.6	2.9	0.9	0.3	1
Ivan Jurić	17	9.1	4.4	0.5	0.4	0.2	0.6
Josh Reed	17	8.9	3.9	1.1	1.1	0.1	0.6