Ohio State vs Maryland Basketball Odds

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The Buckeyes will play the Terrapins on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:30 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Ohio State and Maryland are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, February 5th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Ohio State currently has a 94.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Maryland is 91.00.
  • Away Ohio State - Ohio State starts this game with a 3-4 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Maryland - Maryland meets Ohio State boasting a 5-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 8th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Ohio State currently ranks 6th (0.545) in the Big Ten Conference, with Maryland now standing 12th (0.100) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Ohio State has a 0.667 overall win percentage, with Maryland matching up with a 0.381 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Ohio State currently possesses 14-7 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Maryland has tallied a 8-13 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Ohio State faces Maryland, both in need of a win.

Ohio State 14-7, Maryland 8-13. Big Ten records crucial for tournament seeds. Ohio State 6-5, Maryland 1-9. Ohio State lost last game, Maryland lost last 3.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Buckeyes at Terrapins Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Maryland		Favorite

Ohio State
+6.5 -105 BetMGM
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-6.5 -115 BetMGM
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Ohio State has a -6.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Maryland has a +6.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Maryland is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
150.5 o -115 BetMGM
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150.5 u -105 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 150.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 150.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Maryland		Favorite

Ohio State
+240 BetMGM
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-300 BetMGM
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Ohio State is the -300 moneyline favorite. Risk $300 to win $100 on Ohio State at BetMGM. Maryland is the +240 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $240 on Maryland. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Ohio State vs Maryland College Basketball game on Thursday, February 5th, 2026?

Ohio State is a -6.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Maryland is a +6.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ohio State vs Maryland College Basketball game on Thursday, February 5th, 2026?

The best over line is 150.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 150.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ohio State vs Maryland College Basketball game on Thursday, February 5th, 2026?

Ohio State is a -300 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Maryland is a +240 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Ohio State
Maryland
2/05/26 8:30pm EST
-6.5 -115+6.5 -105
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Underdog Maryland - Maryland bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +6.5 Maryland underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Ohio State - Ohio State bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -6.5 Ohio State favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ohio State at Maryland Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Ohio State
Maryland
First to 5 Points
2/05/26 8:30pm EST
-145+105Bet
Ohio State
Maryland
First to 10 Points
2/05/26 8:30pm EST
-160+115Bet
Ohio State
Maryland
First to 15 Points
2/05/26 8:30pm EST
-175+125Bet
Ohio State
Maryland
Game to Overtime
2/05/26 8:30pm EST
Yes +875No -5000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ohio State, Maryland
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Ohio State16-90.64011-34-48-6+5.50.571L1
Maryland10-150.4006-62-73-11+10.50.214L1

Ohio State & Maryland Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Ohio State Championship Odds
2025-26 Ohio State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Maryland Championship Odds
2025-26 Maryland NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Ohio State vs Maryland College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, February 5th, 2026 at 8:30 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ohio State vs Maryland Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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