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Penn State vs. Maryland prediction: Why Maryland is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [2/12/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Penn State vs Maryland predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Maryland will take on Penn State in women's college basketball action at XFINITY Center on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects Maryland as the most likely winner of the Penn State vs. Maryland game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Penn State vs. Maryland prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's women's basketball game between Penn State and Maryland 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Maryland a 97% chance of defeating Penn State.
According to our model, the 161.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Penn State vs. Maryland odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Penn State | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +25.5 (-110) | -25.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +3500 | -20000 |
| Total | o161.5 (-110) | u161.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Penn 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 | Penn State +25.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Penn State | +3500 |
| Total | Under 161.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Penn State to win.
Penn State vs. Maryland game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball action between Maryland and Penn State at XFINITY Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Penn State vs. Maryland
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: XFINITY Center
Conclusion
We predict Maryland, with a 97% win probability, will likely beat Penn State on Thursday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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