Maryland vs. Wisconsin odds: Win probability, final score prediction in Big Ten Tournament
After getting a victory in the first game of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday, Maryland is gearing up for a second-round matchup against Wisconsin. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. ET from the Target Center in Minneapolis.
The Terrapins got a big victory in their tournament opener, handling Rutgers 65-51. Donta Scott led the way with 16 points to help Maryland advance to the next round and set up the rematch against Wisconsin.
The Badgers and Terrapins last faced off in February, and that adds to the intrigue of Thursday’s game. However, the oddsmakers in Las Vegas and the metrics give Wisconsin the slight edge.
Odds for Maryland vs. Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a 3.5-point favorite over Maryland on Thursday, according to FanDuel. The over-under for the game is 132.5.
The two teams previously squared off in February in a close contest in Madison. Wisconsin held on for the 74-70 victory in that game thanks to 18 points from Tyler Wahl.
Final score predictions for Maryland vs. Wisconsin
KenPom predicted final score: Wisconsin 68, Maryland 65
KenPom win probability (for Wisconsin): 62%
The KenPom metrics also give Wisconsin a strong chance of pulling off a victory over Maryland in the rematch. The Badgers have an 62% win probability, according to KenPom, but are only projected to win by one possession in what could be a close game.
Wisconsin entered Thursday ranked No. 22 in the overall KenPom rankings and has the 18th-best adjusted offense. Maryland also checks in as a top-60 KenPom team, coming in at No. 54 in the overall rankings.
How to watch Maryland vs. Wisconsin
Time: 2 p.m. ET
Channel: Big Ten Network, FuboTV (streaming)
Location: Minneapolis, Minn.
Thursday’s game between Wisconsin and Maryland will air on the Big Ten Network from the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Terrapins won their first game of the week against Rutgers on Wednesday to set up another game against the Badgers in the second round of the Big Ten tournament.
Wisconsin is the No. 5 seed in the tournament field, although the regular season ended with just three wins in the last 11 games. Maryland had that same record during that span, and the Terps’ win over Rutgers snapped a three-game losing streak.