The No. 11 Illinois Fighting Illini (15-3, 6-1 Big Ten) are heavily favored (by 18.5 points) to extend a three-game home win streak when they host the Maryland Terrapins (8-10, 1-6 Big Ten) on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET. The matchup’s point total is set at 149.5.
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Illinois Cover -18.5 vs Maryland -109
Illinois vs. Maryland betting lines
- Illinois moneyline odds to win: -2564
- Maryland moneyline odds to win: +1193
- Spread: Illinois (-18.5)
- Total: 149.5
Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Illinois owns a worse record against the spread in home games (6-4-0) than it does on the road (3-1-0).
- Looking at over/unders, the Fighting Illini hit the over less consistently when playing at home, as they’ve gone over the total four times in 10 opportunities this season (40%). In road games, they have hit the over two times in four opportunities (50%).
- Illinois has fared worse as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 9-1, compared to going 4-0 away from home.
Recent trends
- The Fighting Illini have seen a decrease in scoring recently, putting up 80.9 points per game in their last 10 outings, 4.2 points fewer than the 85.1 they’ve scored this year.
- Illinois has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 65.2 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 67.4 it has surrendered per game this season.
- The Fighting Illini’s last 10 outings have seen them make 11.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 37.1% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 10.4 makes and 35.1%.
Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-7-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 18.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 10-6-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 6-12-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 14-2 (Home: 9-1; Away: 4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.3 (77th in nation) | 39.5 (22nd) | 38.7 (12th) | 27.8 (30th) | 14.7 (146th) | 9.6 (37th) |
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Maryland statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Maryland has been better against the spread on the road (3-2-0) than at home (4-5-0) this season.
- Looking at the over/under, Terrapins games have finished over six of nine times at home (66.7%), and three of five away (60%).
- The Terrapins, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-3) than away (1-4) this season.
Recent trends
- While the Terrapins are posting 74.5 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that in their previous 10 games, amassing 72.3 points per contest.
- Maryland has played better defensively in its last 10 games, ceding 76.1 points per contest, 1.7 fewer points than its season average of 77.8 allowed.
- The Terrapins are draining 9.2 threes per contest with a 33.5% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.7 and 32.6%.
Maryland betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-10-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 18.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
- O-U-P: 12-6-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-9 (Home: 0-3; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.6 (345th in nation) | 46.5 (310th) | 32.9 (180th) | 31.6 (211th) | 10.6 (354th) | 12.3 (273rd) |
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