- Matchup: Maryland Terrapins vs Michigan State Spartans
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Venue: Breslin Center, East Lansing, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Michigan State Spartans (17-2) are set to face off against the Maryland Terrapins (8-11) at Breslin Center this Saturday.
In their last outing, the Maryland Terrapins faced Illinois, suffering a defeat with a final score of 89-70. Maryland was whistled for 20 personal fouls compared to Illinois’ 13. The Terrapins managed to hit 15 of their 40 attempts from beyond the arc, while Illinois converted 71.4% of their free throws, sinking 20 of 28. Illinois grabbed a total of 45 rebounds (14 offensive, 31 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They also registered 17 assists and secured 2 steals. Defensively, Maryland allowed Illinois to shoot 43.5% from the field, hitting 27 of 62 attempts. The Terrapins managed to distribute 11 assists, forced 6 turnovers, and earned 3 steals. On the boards, Maryland secured 30 rebounds, with 8 on the offensive glass. From the free-throw line, they converted 8 of 16 attempts, equating to a 50.0% success rate. Maryland concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 40.0% (26 of 65) and hit 10 of their 32 three-point attempts.
Andre Mills stood out during this matchup, contributing 16 points on 6 of 9 shooting. He played for 16 minutes and did not grab any rebounds but ended with a 66.7% shooting accuracy and dished out 1 assist.
Maryland approaches this game with an overall record of 8-11. They are averaging 74.3 points per game (ranking 242nd in Division 1) and have a field goal percentage of 40.6%. The Terrapins make 32.7% of their three-point shots (167 of 511) and have converted 73.6% from the free-throw line. They average 36.4 rebounds per game and have accumulated 202 assists this season, which places them 355th nationally in assists. Maryland commits 12.6 turnovers and 18.2 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Terrapins force 12.0 turnovers per game while averaging 19.7 personal fouls against them. They concede a shooting percentage of 36.5% from long range and rank 298th in points allowed per game (78.4). Opponents shoot 46.4% against Maryland (521 of 1,124) and the team allows 35.8 rebounds per game. They are 326th in Division 1 for assists allowed, with a total of 314 given up this season.
In their most recent game, the Michigan State Spartans secured a victory over Oregon with a score of 68-52. Michigan State allowed Oregon to collect a total of 21 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards. They finished the game with a shooting percentage of 35.0% from downtown (7 of 20) and converted 5 of 11 free throws (45.5%). Oregon made 20 of 51 shots from the field, resulting in a shooting efficiency of 39.2%. Overall, the Spartans efficiently shot 28 of 49 for 57.1%. Michigan State hit 7 of 20 3-pointers (35.0%). After Oregon committed 11 fouls, the Spartans took 9 free throw attempts. They generated 3 steals in the game and snagged 29 total rebounds (23 defensive, 6 offensive).
Carson Cooper was pivotal for the Spartans, scoring 19 points on 8 of 10 shooting (80.0% from the field) and securing 7 rebounds in his 33 minutes on the court, along with 1 assist.
Michigan State holds a 17-2 record for the season. In terms of offensive execution, the Spartans boast a 47.2% field goal percentage, ranking them 86th in the nation. They have accumulated 1,491 points so far this year (averaging 78.5 per game) and secure 41.6 rebounds per game. Michigan State averages 18.6 assists per game (ranking 13th nationally) while turning the ball over 12.3 times a game. The Spartans commit an average of 15.5 personal fouls per game while shooting 72.7% from the charity stripe.
Defensively, Michigan State ranks 8th nationally in points allowed per game at 63.5. They force opponents into 11.3 turnovers per game and limit them to a shooting percentage of just 39.0% from the field (12th nationally). The Spartans also restrict their opponents to 30.0% from beyond the arc (149 of 496) while allowing 73.2% free-throw shooting. They permit an average of 12.8 assists and 28.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 131st and 1st respectively in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Maryland
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