Maryland Terrapins vs Old Dominion Monarchs Picks and Predictions December 28th 2025

Maryland Terrapins vs Old Dominion Monarchs Picks and Predictions – December 28, 2025

Maryland looks to build momentum heading into Big Ten play as the Terrapins host Old Dominion on Thursday night at Xfinity Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. Maryland comes in at 8–4, trying to lock in defensively after a streak of inconsistent performances. ODU sits at 6–6 and has played a tough schedule, holding their own in most matchups but struggling to finish against top-tier size.

The Terrapins opened as 13.5-point favorites, with the total set at 152.5. Maryland’s offense has started to find rhythm lately, while Old Dominion plays at a slower tempo but does just enough offensively to stay within range. The spread suggests Maryland controls, but ODU could backdoor late.

Maryland Terrapins vs Old Dominion Monarchs Odds

Here are the current lines — make sure to check for movement on the latest college basketball odds before tipoff.

Team	Moneyline	Spread	Total
Maryland Terrapins	-1150	-13.5 (-110)	U 152.5 (-110)
Old Dominion Monarchs	+750	+13.5 (-110)	O 152.5 (-110)

Maryland Terrapins Betting Form

Maryland has been erratic but is clearly the more talented team here. The Terrapins average 78.6 PPG and are starting to shoot it better after a slow November. Jahmir Young continues to be their motor, pushing tempo and creating for others. Defensively, they’re physical but foul-prone — which has made some spreads tougher to cover than they should be.

At home, Maryland tends to start strong, and they’ve covered three of their last four at Xfinity. The question is whether they can sustain intensity across both halves. If they control the glass and limit turnovers, they have more than enough firepower to pull away.

Check the Maryland stats and results, and confirm player status via the Maryland injury report for any late scratches or minute limits.

Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Form

ODU brings a disciplined, physical style, but they lack perimeter scoring and can go cold for long stretches. They average 70.2 PPG and lean on rebounding and halfcourt defense to stay competitive. Guard Chaunce Jenkins leads the offense, but they need to slow the tempo to stay inside this number.

Old Dominion has covered in three straight as double-digit dogs, and they tend to battle hard for 40 minutes. That makes them a sneaky backdoor threat, especially if Maryland relaxes late or rotates deep into the bench. They don’t win these games often, but they rarely get run out early.

Review the Old Dominion schedule and stats, and check the Old Dominion injury report for any rotation shifts that could affect spread value.

Maryland Terrapins vs Old Dominion Monarchs Matchup Breakdown

This is a contrast in pace. Maryland wants to run when they can; ODU wants to drag possessions down. If the Terps force early turnovers and convert in transition, this could get out of hand quickly. But if Old Dominion controls tempo and wins the rebounding margin, they have a chance to hang around.

Matchup notes:

• Maryland is top 50 in tempo; ODU is bottom 100.
• ODU ranks top 25 in offensive rebounding rate.
• Maryland’s FT% is under 70% — could matter in late-game fouling.
• Terps allow just 28% from three at home.

This isn’t a perfect matchup for Maryland, but it’s manageable. The real test is mental — can they stay locked in long enough to cover the number?

Maryland Terrapins vs Old Dominion Monarchs Predictions and Best Bets

Maryland is the better team, but this is a tricky number. ODU rebounds well and plays slow — two traits that make backdoor covers more likely. If Maryland controls the pace early and builds a cushion, the cover is in play. But there’s enough risk here to tread lightly on the spread.

The total could go either way. Maryland has pushed games Over lately, but ODU’s pace will drag possessions down. If the Terps don’t shoot lights out or if ODU struggles to hit 70, this likely lands Under.

Slight lean to the Under, but the best angle is ODU’s grind-it-out cover potential.

Best Bet: Old Dominion +13.5 (-110).

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