Maryland Terrapins vs Penn State Nittany Lions predictions, Jan 18, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball clash, the Maryland Terrapins will face off against the Penn State Nittany Lions on January 18, 2026. Both teams have had a tough run of form recently, with each side only managing to secure one victory in their last five matches.

The Maryland Terrapins basketball team will be playing on their home court, giving them a slight advantage in this matchup. With odds of 1.66 in their favor, they will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and secure a much-needed win.

On the other hand, the Penn State Nittany Lions basketball team will be eager to turn their recent form around and snatch an away victory. With odds of 2.05, they will be looking to defy the bookmakers and come out on top in this matchup.

It will be a closely contested game, with both teams having their tactical strengths and weaknesses to consider. The model prediction gives a slight edge to the Maryland Terrapins, but in a game as unpredictable as basketball, anything can happen. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive match between these two teams.

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Maryland
55.3%

Penn State
44.7%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Penn State: 0.49%

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	1.66		2.05

Latest Results

13.01.26 USC Trojans basketball – Maryland Terrapins basketball – 88:71
10.01.26 UCLA Bruins basketball – Maryland Terrapins basketball – 67:55
07.01.26 Maryland Terrapins basketball – Indiana Hoosiers basketball – 66:84
02.01.26 Maryland Terrapins basketball – Oregon Ducks basketball – 54:64
28.12.25 Maryland Terrapins basketball – Old Dominion Monarchs basketball – 73:58

14.01.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – UCLA Bruins basketball – 60:71
10.01.26 Purdue Boilermakers basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 93:85
06.01.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Michigan Wolverines basketball – 72:74
03.01.26 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Illinois Fighting Illini basketball – 65:73
29.12.25 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – 90:67

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Maryland won 3.

Both teams are struggling and far from their best.

Recently, Penn State has had a series of home games.

The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.

In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Maryland won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 1149:1160. (average 67.6:68.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Maryland won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 558:520. (average 69.8:65).

Latest Head To Head

01.03.25 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Maryland Terrapins basketball – 64:68
10.03.24 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Maryland Terrapins basketball – 85:69
06.12.23 Maryland Terrapins basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 81:75 OT
05.03.23 Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – Maryland Terrapins basketball – 65:64
11.02.23 Maryland Terrapins basketball – Penn State Nittany Lions basketball – 74:68

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.77%)

2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.42%)

3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.85%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.58%)

5. Iowa State: 12 (4.12%)

6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.93%)

7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.8%)

8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.69%)

9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.69%)

10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 19.8 (2.5%)

11. Florida Gators: 22 (2.25%)

12. Vanderbilt Commodores: 23 (2.15%)

13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.83%)

14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.45%)

15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.43%)

16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.24%)

17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.21%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.15%)

19. Arkansas State: 50 (0.99%)

20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

22. Louisville: 50.2 (0.99%)

23. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.98%)

24. North Carolina: 61.4 (0.81%)

25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

26. St. Johns Sonics: 80 (0.62%)

27. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

28. St. Johns Red Storm: 91.5 (0.54%)

29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.49%)

30. UC Irvine: 100 (0.49%)

31. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.49%)

32. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.49%)

33. High Point: 100 (0.49%)

34. UC San Diego: 100 (0.49%)

35. George Mason: 100 (0.49%)

36. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.49%)

37. McNeese State: 100 (0.49%)

38. Utah State: 100 (0.49%)

39. Penn State: 100 (0.49%)

40. Yale: 100 (0.49%)

41. Georgetown: 100 (0.49%)

42. Murray State: 100 (0.49%)

43. Troy: 100 (0.49%)

44. Akron Zips: 100 (0.49%)

45. Saint Marys: 100 (0.49%)

46. Boston College: 100 (0.49%)

47. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.49%)

48. California Maritime: 100 (0.49%)

49. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.49%)

50. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.49%)

51. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.49%)

52. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

59. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

60. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

61. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

62. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

63. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

67. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

68. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.27%)

72. Syracuse Orange: 180.2 (0.27%)

73. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.27%)

74. Creighton: 180.2 (0.27%)

75. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

76. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

77. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.27%)

78. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.27%)

79. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

80. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

81. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.21%)

82. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.21%)

83. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.21%)

84. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

85. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

86. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

87. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

88. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

89. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

90. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

91. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

92. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

93. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

94. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

95. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

96. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

97. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

98. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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