Purdue Boilermakers vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 02/01/26

Purdue will look to hit the reset button as they prepare to take on Maryland. The Boilermakers have dropped 3 straight games, averaging just 72 points per game during the stretch while allowing 76.3. Maryland has struggled in Big Ten play, sitting at 1-8, and is coming off a blowout loss to Michigan State — in which the Terrapins were defeated by 43 points while shooting just 33.3% from the floor. While Purdue has hit a rough patch, this is still an extremely talented team with one of the best offenses in the league. 

According to KenPom, Purdue ranks second in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency (128.7), making this an ideal spot to get the offense back on track. Maryland is allowing opponents to shoot 47% from the floor and surrendering 79 points per game. According to KenPom, Maryland ranks 118th in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency (106.9). Trey Kaufman-Renn is coming off a strong performance against Indiana, scoring 23 points — but they will need Braden Smith and center Oscar Cluff to step up in this one. Cluff has struggled recently, averaging just 5.7 points per game over his last 3 outings — well below his season average of 11.3. Purdue holds the edge in nearly every category, and even on the road, this is a matchup they need to capitalize on to regain their confidence. Expect Purdue to crash the glass, push the tempo and use its defense strength to pick up a much-needed win on Sunday against a weak Maryland team. 

Purdue vs Maryland prediction: Purdue -13.5 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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