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Oregon vs. Maryland prediction: Why Oregon is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/2/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Oregon vs Maryland predictions for college basketball Friday.
Maryland and Oregon are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at XFINITY Center on Friday, with tipoff at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Oregon as the most likely winner of the Oregon vs. Maryland game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Oregon vs. Maryland prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NCAA basketball matchup between Oregon and Maryland 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Oregon a 56% chance of defeating Maryland. Our predicted final score has Oregon winning 74-72.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Oregon and Maryland each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 146.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
Oregon vs. Maryland odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Oregon | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-105) | +1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +105 |
| Total | o146.5 (-110) | u146.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Oregon vs. Maryland picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Oregon -1.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Oregon | -120 |
| Total | Under 146.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Oregon to win.
Oregon vs. Maryland game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball action between Maryland and Oregon at XFINITY Center is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Oregon vs. Maryland
- Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: XFINITY Center
Conclusion
We predict Oregon, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat Maryland on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Oregon vs. Maryland insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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