Maryland vs. USC Best Bet – Feb. 20, 2024

The USC Trojans (14-11) have a huge test on the road when they face the 20th-ranked Maryland Terrapins (20-6) on Thursday, February 20 at 8:30 PM ET at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. The Terrapins are favored with a -10.5 (-110) point spread at MyBookie.

USC Trojans Betting Preview

The Trojans are coming off a 69-66 loss against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Over their last five games, they have gone 2-3, showing they need to get back on track soon.

USC was a 7.5-point favorite in their matchup with the Golden Gophers, but failed to cover. With a 38-29 lead at the half, the Trojans could not defend in the second half to hold that spot. Chibuzo Agbo led with 18 points and only missed two of his six shots.

Both teams made about the same number of shots overall from the field, but surprisingly, the Trojans made 60.0 percent of their threes while holding the Golden Gophers to 27.8 percent. One key stat was turnovers, as USC turned it over 14 times that led to 15 points for Minnesota.

The Trojans accumulate 76.6 points and are shooting 48.3 percent from the field each game. Their defense has allowed 72.9 points each game, which offers a tight margin of error to work with.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Terrapins are currently on a three-game winning streak and have gone 4-1 over their last five games. Their recent success was a 101-75 blowout over the Iowa Hawkeyes, where they easily covered the 11.5-point spread.

Maryland was actually down 51-47 after the first half of play, but locked down defensively to allow just 24 points to the Hawkeyes in the second. Ja’Kobi Gillespie led with 26 points on 78.5 percent shooting and had seven assists.

Iowa was held to 43.1 percent shooting overall and 29.6 percent from deep. The Terrapins put up a 58.2 percent shooting performance, while connecting on 46.2 percent from the field. Efficiency was key here, as the second half was terrible for the Hawkeyes.

The Terrapins are producing 83.5 points each game while connecting on 48.8 percent of their shots from the field. Their defense has been respectable, as they hold teams to an average of 67.2 points each matchup. This shows a comfortable margin of safety.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie provides you with the best USC Trojans vs. Maryland Terrapins betting odds, revealing the Terrapins as 10.5-point favorites. The Terrapins have an 83.6 percent chance of winning, according to market analysis.

This Terrapin squad is different compared to those they have in the past. They are a compelling offensive threat and are tough on defense. Look for Terrapins to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Maryland Terrapins -10.5 (-110)