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Ohio State vs. Maryland prediction: Why Ohio State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/5/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Ohio State vs Maryland predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Maryland will square off with the favored Ohio State in men's college basketball action at XFINITY Center on Thursday, beginning at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Ohio State as the most likely winner of the Ohio State vs. Maryland game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Ohio State vs. Maryland prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Ohio State and Maryland 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Ohio State a 71% chance of beating Maryland. Our predicted final score has Ohio State winning 78-72.
According to our model, Maryland (+6.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 150.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Ohio State vs. Maryland odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Ohio State | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-110) | +6.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -285 | +250 |
| Total | o150.5 (-110) | u150.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Ohio State vs. Maryland picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Maryland +6.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Maryland | +250 |
| Total | Over 150.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Maryland +6.5 at the spread.
Ohio State vs. Maryland game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Maryland and Ohio State at XFINITY Center is scheduled to commence at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Ohio State vs. Maryland
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: XFINITY Center
Conclusion
We predict Ohio State, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat Maryland on Thursday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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