The Maryland Terrapins (7-9, 0-5 Big Ten) will look to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the USC Trojans (13-3, 2-3 Big Ten) on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Galen Center as 9.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 10:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The over/under in the matchup is set at 149.5.
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USC Cover -9.5 vs Maryland -109
USC vs. Maryland betting lines
- USC moneyline odds to win: -493
- Maryland moneyline odds to win: +371
- Spread: USC (-9.5)
- Total: 149.5
USC statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- USC has done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (3-3-0) than it has in road affairs (2-3-0).
- Looking at point totals, the Trojans hit the over more consistently when playing at home, as they’ve gone over the total four times in six opportunities this season (66.7%). In away games, they have hit the over two times in five opportunities (40%).
- As a moneyline favorite, USC has won a lower percentage of its home games (.833) compared to away games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Trojans’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, putting up 79.4 points a contest compared to the 84.3 they’ve averaged this year.
- USC’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has allowed 75.6 points per game during its last 10 compared to the 76.5 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Trojans’ past 10 outings have seen them make 6.1 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.3% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 6.9 makes and 34.0%.
USC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-8-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 6-6-0; As Underdog: 1-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-8-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.3 (87th in nation) | 41.6 (83rd) | 33.8 (135th) | 30.9 (169th) | 16.1 (81st) | 12.9 (301st) |
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Maryland statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Maryland has had better results away (3-1-0) than at home (3-5-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Terrapins games have gone over more often at home (five of eight, 62.5%) than on the road (two of four, 50%).
- The Terrapins, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-3) than away (1-3) this year.
Recent trends
- Over their previous 10 games, the Terrapins are compiling 68.9 points per contest, compared to their season average of 73.4.
- Maryland is surrendering 80.5 points per contest over its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 77.4 points allowed.
- Over their last 10 games, the Terrapins are making 8.0 threes per contest, 0.2 fewer threes than their season average (8.2). They also have a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (30.0%) compared to their season average (30.8%).
Maryland betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-9-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 3-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-4-0; As Underdog: 4-5-0)
- O-U-P: 10-6-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 4-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-8 (Home: 0-3; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.6 (356th in nation) | 46.0 (297th) | 33.6 (146th) | 32.4 (249th) | 10.8 (352nd) | 12.6 (279th) |
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