Maryland Terrapins vs. Oregon Ducks 1/5/25 – An energetic match between NCAA men’s basketball teams is set to take place between Maryland Terrapins and Oregon Ducks on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The match is scheduled to start at 4 PM Eastern Time at the lovely Matthew Knight Arena. The viewers wanting a live stream of this high profile face-off will be able to do so on PEAC.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Oregon Ducks 1/5/25
| When: | Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Matthew Knight Arena |
| TV: | PEAC |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Terrapins | +2.5 (-110) | Over 150 (-115) | +145 |  |
| Ducks | -2.5 (-110) | Under 150 (-105) | -175 | |
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Gameday in Eugene@B1GMBBall | @peacock
— Maryland Men’s Basketball (@TerrapinHoops) January 5, 2025
The point spread suggests it will be a close match with the Oregon Ducks marginally being the favorites. The current exclusive odds for the point spread are set at -2.5 favoring the Ducks which means that in their case, a close match is anticipated. The total points line has been locked at 150 and trends that could lead to it moving lower than that have been shown based on Maryland’s previous performance.
Derik Queen (Center) vs. Nate Bittle (Center)
Derik Queen, Maryland’s star player, shines through this season with a strong scoreline of 15.9 points and 8.2 rebounds in each game played. His intelligent shot selection has led to him registering a field goal success rate of 57%. His all-around skills, including scoring, blocking and rebounding, make him a valuable asset for the Terrapins.
The stats show that Nate Bittle of the Oregon Ducks pretty much matches up to Queen when it comes to rebounding getting a bit lower score for an average of 13.2 points but matching the 8.2 rebounding stats. Bittle’s other statistics show that he has made 81.3% of his free throws while his marking averages him at 1.8 blocks per game. With such a complete package, Bittle does have the chance to bolster Oregon’s defenses against Maryland’s interior shots.
This is a great game for Nate Bittle and Dereking Queen, both sharing a similar objective during the game which resolves to how they intend to play on the Center positions. Queen is now required to help Oregon with his less than proficient shot-blocking and while Queen is busy with his defense and shots Bittle can focus on maintaining his titles in rebounding. How the two centers intend to play against each other will surely change how the game is played.
Terrapins’ Tactical Edge: Analyzing Maryland’s Recent Form
Maryland has displayed impressive scoring capabilities this season, averaging 85.9 points per match, but their results in the last two games have been fairly inconsistent. They registered a loss of 69-75 against Washington after obtaining a comfortable win over Maryland Eastern 82-66. Their mixed results raise eyebrows since their track record on the road indicates they are at risk of losing eight of the last seven games at the Matthew Knight Arena.
Ducks’ Defensive Dilemma: Oregon’s Home Court Challenge
Ducks have had a fair season so far but when it comes to their latest games at home they do not seem to be performing very well (Home: 3-11 in the last 14). There was a bigger margin in a loss against Illinois, 77-109 but so stiff was the return against Weber State putting them through a convincing 89-49. The only hope remains that Oregon takes this game to their turf while minimizing any damage to tackle Maryland’s attacking pace.
Trends
Maryland Terrapins Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland’s last 6 games.
Maryland are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games.
Maryland are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games on the road.
Maryland are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Maryland’s last 10 games played in January.
Oregon Ducks Betting Trends
Oregon are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games.
Oregon are 12-2 SU in their last 14 games.
Oregon are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oregon’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oregon’s last 7 games played in January.
Maryland vs. Oregon Betting Prediction
This game is likely to be a fiercely fought battle, considering both teams’ strengths and form leading up to the match. Missouri’s ATS record at home wasn’t great in the season, while the Terrapins faced many difficulties away from home. That said, Oregon’s efficiency and consistency in the season might give them a narrow advantage, especially as the home team.
Under the circumstances, it makes sense to pick Oregon for covering the spread, though it is a bit conservative. The line on total points looks safer, given Maryland’s recent history. Player performance prop bets, for example, on the two centers rebounding and blocking, should also be good.
Score Prediction: Oregon 76, Maryland 72
