Expect a high-scoring game when the fourth-ranked Maryland Terrapins (10-0, 1-0 Big 10) take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (7-2, 0-1 Big 10) at Bryce Jordan Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Maryland Terrapins at Penn State Nittany Lions ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Nittany Lions lost big to the sixth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, 106-74, while the Terrapins won a close one over the Illinois Fighting Illini, 59-58.
The Terrapins had a better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 17.1) and held the Fighting Illini to an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.8 (below their season average of 44.8). Penn State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 11.4). Izaiah Brockington had a good outing for Penn State, contributing 19 points. Maryland was led by Jalen Smith, who put up 14 points and 13 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Nittany Lions won the most recent game 78-61. The Nittany Lions’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Terrapins. Penn State had a rate of 12.8, while Maryland posted a mark of 21.4.
This meeting figures to be low-scoring as two of the NCAA’s premier defenses go head-to-head. Dating back to last season, Penn State ranks 39th in defensive efficiency (98.3) and Maryland is 10th (96.3).
Maryland at Penn State ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Penn State averages 22.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the country. Maryland ranks 215th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- The Nittany Lions rank 49th in assists per game (12.8) while the Terrapins rank 106th (13.3).
- Maryland ranks 10th in blocks per game (5.0) while Penn State ranks 18th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Nittany Lions rank ninth in steals per game (8.1) while the Terrapins rank 159th (4.7).
- Maryland averages 40.0 rebounds per game, which ranks seventh in the NCAA. Penn State ranks 143rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).