Another Big Ten matchup is on the horizon as the Indiana Hoosiers (15-13) take on the Maryland Terrapins (15-14) on Sunday, March 3 at 2:00 PM ET at XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. The Terrapins come into this game with a point spread at -8.5 (-115), showing they are favorites.

The Hoosiers aim to build on their recent 74-70 victory against the Wisconsin Badgers. This ended their four-game losing streak and put the Hoosiers at 1-4 in their last five.

Malik Reneau will be crucial here, as he leads in scoring with 16.0 points per game, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. Kel’el Ware contributes 15.6 PPG and leads in rebounding with 9.5 rebounds per game. Trey Galloway is another key player, as he averages 10.6 points each game and leads in assists with 4.6 APG. 

Indiana, as a team, averages 72.9 PPG, shooting 47.8 percent from the field, 31.8 percent from three, and 65.3 percent from the foul line this season. They have solid ball movement at 14.8 assists, which is a handful higher than that of the Terrapins.

Defensively, they are allowing 75.0 points per game. This puts them at a slight disadvantage each matchup compared to their offense. They also average 34.8 rebounds, 3.9 blocks, and 5.0 steals a game.

The Terrapins are 2-3 in their last five games and must find consistency at home. They are returning to action after a 68-61 defeat against the Northwestern Wildcats, putting them back on the losing side.

Jahmir Young is pivotal to their success offensively, as he leads with 20.9 points and 4.2 assists per game. He is also connecting on 40.2 percent of his shots from the field and 90.5 percent from the foul line.

The Terrapins put up 69.3 points and shoot 41.2 percent from the field each game. They could use better ball movement to find more scoring opportunities, as they put up 10.7 assists each game.

They are allowing 64.4 points per game, which is likely going to be key to their success in slowing down the Hoosiers. They also accumulate 36.3 rebounds, 4.7 blocks, and 6.4 steals a game.

MyBookie has set the odds for the college basketball game, revealing that the Maryland Terrapins enjoy an 8.5-point lead on their home court. Market analysis suggests an 82.2 percent chance of their victory in this matchup, given their strong momentum and superior statistics.

The Terrapins have a knack for slowing the pace of the game down and grinding out games. It does not always work in their favor, but it might be enough for this matchup.