Sun Dec 28 23:30:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the college basketball game preview between Old Dominion and Maryland, focusing on the key details and prediction:

News Article:

Maryland Favored to Dominate Old Dominion in Tonight’s Matchup

College Park, MD – The Maryland Terrapins are set to host the Old Dominion Monarchs tonight at 6 p.m. ET in a game broadcast on BTN. Oddsmakers heavily favor Maryland, setting the point spread at -13.5 with a moneyline of -1200. The over/under is placed at 152 points.

Analysts predict a comfortable victory for the Terrapins, pointing to Old Dominion’s struggles this season (4-9). According to betting analysis from Action Network, Old Dominion’s offensive inconsistencies, particularly with two-point shooting, and defensive vulnerabilities, especially with on-ball pressure and two-point defense, make them a vulnerable opponent. While the Monarchs have performed well against the three point, it is predicted that this will not last.

Maryland (6-6), even with potential concerns about the status of star center Pharrel Payne due to a recent leg injury, is expected to leverage its size and strength, especially among its starting frontcourt including George Turkson Jr., Elijah Saunders and Solomon Washington (pictured), to control the game. The Terrapins have shown improved three-point shooting in recent games. Strong guard play from players like David Coit and freshman Darius Adams will also be key to Maryland’s success.

While Maryland’s defense is considered mediocre, analysts anticipate improvement and highlight the team’s ability to force turnovers and draw fouls.

“Maryland should win this game handily. Old Dominion has struggled against similar opponents, and I expect Maryland’s advantages in size and ability to get to the free-throw line will be too much for the Monarchs to overcome,” said Sean from Action Network, who is recommending betting on Maryland to cover the -13.5 spread.

Important to Note: Betting odds and injury reports are subject to change.

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