Indiana vs. Maryland betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 7

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The Indiana Hoosiers (11-3, 2-1 Big Ten) will try to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Maryland Terrapins (7-7, 0-3 Big Ten) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at XFINITY Center as 8.5-point favorites. The game airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. The over/under in the matchup is 147.5.

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Indiana vs. Maryland betting lines

  • Indiana moneyline odds to win: -392
  • Maryland moneyline odds to win: +306
  • Spread: Indiana (-8.5)
  • Total: 147.5

Indiana statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread last season, Indiana fared better when playing at home, covering 11 times in 18 home games, and five times in 10 road games.
  • The Hoosiers hit the over on the total in a higher percentage of games at home (44.4%) than road tilts (30%) last year.
  • In 13 home games as a moneyline favorite last year, Indiana had 13 wins (1.000). Indiana owned an identical winning percentage (1-0 record) as a moneyline favorite in away games.

Last season stats

  • The Hoosiers were 147th in the nation in points scored (74.7 per game) and 182nd in points conceded (72.0) last season.
  • Indiana grabbed 32.7 rebounds per game and gave up 30.3 boards last year, ranking 142nd and 121st, respectively, in college basketball.
  • With 15.9 assists per game last season, the Hoosiers were 42nd in the nation.

Indiana betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-7-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 0-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 6-5-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 0-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 7-7-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 0-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-1 (Home: 10-0; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.7 (50th in nation) 39.0 (24th) 33.0 (195th) 28.4 (62nd) 18.8 (19th) 9.9 (48th)

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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 on the road (4-6-0) last year.
  • In terms of the over/under, Terrapins games finished over less often at home (11 of 19, 57.9%) than away (six of 10, 60%) last year.

Last season stats

  • Last year the Terrapins averaged 81.1 points per game (26th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 67.2 points per contest (45th-ranked).
  • Maryland was 90th in the country with 33.4 boards per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 164th with 30.9 rebounds allowed per contest.
  • The Terrapins ranked 124th in the country with 14.2 dimes per game.

Maryland betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-5-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 2-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-6 (Home: 0-2; Away: 1-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
40.2 (347th in nation) 46.2 (301st) 33.1 (187th) 32.4 (248th) 11.1 (345th) 12.8 (286th)
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