Oregon vs. Maryland betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 2

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The Oregon Ducks (7-6, 0-2 Big Ten) are slightly favored (by 1.5 points) to stop a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Maryland Terrapins (7-6, 0-2 Big Ten) on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The matchup’s over/under is 146.5.

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Oregon Cover -1.5 vs Maryland -106

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Oregon vs. Maryland betting lines

  • Oregon moneyline odds to win: -120
  • Maryland moneyline odds to win: +100
  • Spread: Oregon (-1.5)
  • Total: 146.5

Oregon statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Oregon covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games last season. Oregon covered six times in 16 opportunities at home, and it covered four times in 11 opportunities on the road.
  • The Ducks eclipsed the total less consistently when playing at home last year, hitting the over in eight of 16 home matchups (50%). On the road, they hit the over in six of 11 games (54.5%).
  • Oregon performed worse as a moneyline favorite at home last year, posting a home record of 12-4, compared to going 5-1 in road games.

Last season stats

  • The Ducks were 104th in college basketball in points scored (76.5 per game) and 143rd in points allowed (70.9) last year.
  • Oregon was 184th in the nation in rebounds per game (31.8) and 153rd in rebounds allowed (30.8) last year.
  • With 14.3 assists per game last season, the Ducks were 119th in college basketball.

Oregon betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 4-9-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 0-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 3-5-0; As Underdog: 1-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-5-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 0-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 7-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.6 (280th in nation) 43.5 (185th) 35.0 (100th) 29.5 (109th) 15.7 (114th) 12.2 (227th)

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Maryland statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Maryland performed better at home (12-7-0) than away (4-6-0) last season.
  • Terrapins games went above the over/under 57.9% of the time at home (11 of 19) last season, and 60% of the time away (six of 10).

Last season stats

  • The Terrapins scored 81.1 points per game (26th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while ceding 67.2 points per contest (45th-ranked).
  • Last season Maryland averaged 33.4 boards per game (90th-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 30.9 rebounds per contest (164th-ranked).
  • The Terrapins ranked 124th in college basketball with 14.2 dimes per game.

Maryland betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-4-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.3 (332nd in nation) 46.1 (301st) 33.3 (183rd) 32.2 (239th) 11.4 (338th) 13.1 (302nd)
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