Maryland is 12-1 outright at home this season, falling only to Purdue by five points.

The first sellout crowd of the season is expected here at the XFinity Center.


The Maryland Terps have been very competitive as of late coming up just short in recent losses at Michigan and Indiana.


This game means a lot more to Maryland than Michigan State and this will be a revenge game for the Terps after falling in East Lansing earlier in conference play by 30. Behind their home court advantage we like the Terps to stay competitive enough to get the cover. The Spartans could suffer from odd scheduling, which forced them to play Friday night at home. Then there is the potential media distraction from fallout over the USA Gymnastics DR from Mich St.
Maryland has 5 days off before this game so they'll be prepared and have a plan for attacking and defending Michigan State.

Maryland has a guard in Cowan who has played very well the past few games. And Kevin Huerter is arguably the best 3 point shooter in the Big Ten.

Lastly, Maryland is desperate for a resume building win. And at 15-7, a win in this game might put them in the field of 68.
Look for Maryland to close this one close and possibly pull the upset.