June 26, 2026

Maryland vs. Michigan State: Odds, Analysis, College Basketball Betting Pick

Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Since becoming conference rivals a few seasons ago Michigan State owns a 5-3 edge on Maryland straight up, but the Terrapins are 4-3-1 against the spread, with most games playing close. Who’s the smart wager at sports betting sites for Monday night’s Big Ten bash in East Lansing?            College basketball point spread: The Spartans opened as 9.5-point favorites; the total is at 148.5, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report) Check out the OddsShark podcast on iTunes or Spotify or at OddsShark.libsyn.com for more odds information, betting picks and a breakdown of this week’s top sports betting news.         Why Maryland can cover the spread Maryland rides a seven-game winning streak into Monday night’s affair, following a 75-61 victory at Ohio State last Friday. The Terrapins led 45-38 at the half, let the Buckeyes get…

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