The top-ranked Purdue Boilermakers (12-1) take on the Maryland Terrapins (9-4) for this Big Ten battle on Tuesday, January 2 at 7:00 PM ET at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. The Boilermakers are slightly favored to win with a point spread at -5.5 (-110).

The Boilermakers have won their last five games and are aiming to land another. Their most recent success was an 80-53 rout of the Eastern Kentucky Colonels.

Zach Edey has been outstanding for them with 23.2 points each game while making 62.4 percent of his shots. He also leads them in rebounding with 10.2 a game, showing that he is a huge component to their success.

The Boilermakers are getting 86.8 points per game and are shooting 49.9 percent from the field. They are doing a great job at moving the ball to find the open man on offense with 19.0 assists each game.

Their defense has been solid, allowing 68.1 points per game. They also chime in with 41.3 rebounds, 4.7 blocks, and 6.6 steals per matchup to shake the game up.

The Terrapins have also won their last five games and aim to cause a huge upset on their home court. Their most recent win was a 75-53 performance over the Coppin State Eagles.

Jahmir Young is getting 19.3 points per game and is shooting 42.5 percent from the field. He also leads them with 4.1 assists each game, but has 3.2 turnovers each game.

The Terrapins typically get 73.2 points per matchup and make 41.5 percent of their shots. They do not move the ball the same as the Boilermakers, as they are getting 11.2 assists per game.

Their defense has been key to winning, as they are allowing 63.4 points each game. They are also active in other areas with 37.8 rebounds, 5.3 blocks, and 8.0 steals per game to make an impact in their favor.

MyBookie showcases their odds for this matchup, with the Purdue Boilermakers as slight contenders to find success on the road as 5.5 point favorites. According to market insights, they have an 80.3 percent chance of winning.

The Boilermakers have proven to be one of the toughest teams to beat this season. The Terrapins can also make a good case to win on any given night against good teams, but have yet to show dominance over a quality team that is poised for a tournament run. 

Overall, the Boilermakers have a great opportunity to win and cover the spread with another tough road matchup.