Offense meets defense when the Maryland Terrapins (7-3) welcome the Ohio Bobcats (4-3) to Xfinity Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 7, 2017.
Maryland opened as a 15.5-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 146 points.
Ohio Bobcats vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Prediction
In the Bobcats’ last matchup, they blew out the Coppin State Eagles, 80-37. The Bobcats held the Eagles to an effective field goal percentage of 0.238 (below their season average of 0.387) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 19.4). Kevin Mickle played a key role for Ohio with 15 points and five rebounds.
The Terrapins barely escaped the Illinois Fighting Illini in their last matchup, 92-91. The Terrapins made 14 of their 19 free throws (73.7 percent) and held the Fighting Illini to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.2 (below their season average of 36.4). Anthony Cowan was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points on 9-for-15 shooting.
This battle pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Since the 2016-17 season, Maryland ranks 41st in offensive efficiency and Ohio ranks 56th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Bobcats, who rank 271st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.220), could struggle to get to the line against the Terrapins, who rank 10th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.216).
Ohio holds records of 4-3 straight up (SU) and 1-2-1 against the spread (ATS). Vegas tends to set the total low when the Bobcats are involved, as four of their 4 games have finished over the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Maryland is 7-3 SU and 3-4-1 ATS. Vegas is exceedingly precise when predicting totals of Terrapins games, with an even split between overs and unders.
Ohio Bobcats at Maryland Terrapins Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Ohio, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Maryland ranks fourth in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while Ohio ranks 262nd (37.6).
The Bobcats rank 75th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Terrapins rank 273rd (6.8).
Maryland ranks 25th in blocks per game (4.8) while Ohio ranks 198th (2.8).
The Bobcats average 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 74th in the nation. The Terrapins rank 141st in three pointers allowed per game (19.5).
Ohio is 27th in the NCAA with 11.1 assists allowed per game while Maryland is 32nd with 11.2 assists allowed per game.
