Michigan State vs Maryland Prediction, Odds And Best Bet Today: Bet Terps, Julian Reese 15+ Points on Feb 26

No. 16 Maryland is a good bet to win for the ninth time in 10 games as a slight home favorite in NCAA basketball odds against the eighth-ranked Michigan State Spartans on Wednesday night.

The Terrapins have won four straight and boast five players that average at least 11.9 points per contest. Maryland is fourth in the Big Ten and two games behind co-leaders Michigan and Michigan State.

The Spartans have won three in a row since a disappointing home loss to Indiana. Michigan State has won the last six meetings and five straight ATS at BetUS Sportsbook.

Michigan State vs Maryland Prediction Today

Michigan State has won with defense and balance all season while Maryland may own the best top-five players in the conference. The Terrapins have the home crowd behind them and are ready to take the next step forward with Derik Queen leading the way.

Maryland 78, Michigan State 72

Michigan State vs Maryland How To Watch

• Game: Michigan State Spartans (22-5, 13-3 Big Ten) vs Maryland Terrapins (21-6, 11-5)
• Date/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. ET
• Location: XFinity Center, College Park, MD
• Spartans vs Terrapins Live Stream: Fubo.Tv

Top 2 Michigan State vs Maryland Betting Picks

1. Maryland ATS -3.5

We’re bullish on Maryland for March Madness betting. The Terrapins can get offense from all spots on the floor and win in several different ways.

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— Inside Maryland Sports (@Terrapins247) February 24, 2025

The top five scorers are between 15.9 and 11.9, led by Derik Queen. The 6-10 freshman is averaging 21 points and 14 boards in the last four games while Julian Reese has three consecutive double-doubles – one shy of Queen.

Point guard Ja’Kobi Gillespie totaled 46 points in the last two games for Maryland while Rodney Rice is averaging 18.6 in the past seven contests. Selton Miguel is no slouch, averaging 15.5 points in the last four. Go with the Terrapins in your NCAA basketball picks today.

Bet On Maryland -3.5

2. Michigan State vs Maryland Over 150.5 (-105)

Maryland can score with almost everyone in the country. Michigan State averages a little short of 80 points per game as well, without a player averaging more than 13 points per game.

Jaden Akins (13.0) and Jase Richardson (10.8), who scored 21 in the win over Michigan on Saturday, are the only players scoring in double figures. Others take turns coming up big for coach Tom Izzo.

Tre Holloman scored 18 in the win over Michigan and Jaxon Kohler recorded 23 points and 10 rebounds in the victory at Illinois on Feb. 15. These two teams will score enough to top the number and anchor your NCAA basketball parlay picks.

Bet Michigan State vs Maryland Over 150.5 (-105)

Michigan State vs Maryland Best Player Prop Pick

• Julian Reese 15+ Points in Maryland Win (+160)

It’s not easy to pick the best NCAA basketball player prop in this showdown because of the amazing balance each team possesses.

The Crab Five — applied to the No. 16 Terps’ group of Selton Miguel, Derik Queen, Ja’Kobi Gillespie, Rodney Rice and Julian Reese — pays homage to the state’s culinary affinity for the crustacean and Michigan’s Fab Five from the early 1990s. Read more: https://t.co/ZFOFCVWZXF… pic.twitter.com/DAFTJvWSWY

— The Baltimore Sun (@baltimoresun) February 26, 2025

Derik Queen has been on fire of late for Maryland and will likely be a top-five pick when he is ready for the NBA draft. However, 6-9 senior Julian Reese has been just as consistent in February and will have better NCAAB prop odds.

Reese averages 14 points and a team-best 9.3 rebounds. He posted double-doubles in six of the last nine games. Take a chance he has another solid game to lead the Terrapins to a huge victory.

Bet on Julian Reese 15+ Points in Maryland Win (+160)

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