COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Three days before hosting rival Michigan, Ohio State goes to Maryland with hopes of avoiding a resume-defeating loss.
The Buckeyes remain right around the projected cut line for the NCAA Tournament after a 10-point loss at Wisconsin on Jan. 31 dropped them to 14-7 overall and 6-5 in the Big Ten. Now they go play a Maryland team with just one league win this season. The Terps have lost three straight and seven of their last eight.
That being said, the Xfinity Center has not been kind to the Buckeyes. Their only win on Maryland’s home court came during the 2020-21 season, when only cardboard cutouts witnessed the COVID-19 era game. Otherwise, Ohio State is 0-7 on Maryland’s current home floor with six losses in double figures and the seventh by nine points.
Follow along with all the action at our live game blog below.
Watch as Ohio State takes the court
The Xfinity Center is maybe half full as Ohio State and Maryland are about to tip off.
Starters posted for Ohio State and Maryland
Here are tonight’s starters:
Ohio State: Bruce Thornton, John Mobley Jr., Devin Royal, Amare Bynum, Christoph Tilly
Maryland: Solomon Washington, Darius Adams, Andre Mills, Elijah Saunders, Collin Metcalf
Video: Ohio State at Maryland pregame report
Check out the Xfinity Center’s unique setup
Puff Johnson unavailable for Ohio State
The most recent addition to Ohio State’s roster will not play against Maryland. Puff Johnson is listed as unavailable on the official availability report published by the Big Ten. He is out due to injury, and his absence has nothing to do with the temporary restraining order he obtained midseason.
Maryland will be without Pharrel Payne, who has not played in weeks, and Eli Rice, who started the Terrapins’ last game.
Ohio State also remains without Brandon Noel (foot), Josh Ojianwuna (knee) and Myles Herro (redshirt).
Ohio State vs Wisconsin score updates
This section will be updated when the game begins.
Ohio State vs. Maryland time today
The Ohio State vs Maryland game starts at 8:30 p.m. from the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland.
What channel is Ohio State vs. Maryland on today?
The Buckeyes’ 22nd game of the 2025-26 men’s college basketball season will air nationally on FS1. Noah Reed and Steve Smith will call the game from the Xfinity Center. Streaming options for the game include Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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Ohio State vs Maryland predictions, picks, odds
As of 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, BetMGM had not published odds for the Ohio State game against Maryland. The following lines are from DraftKings.
Spread: Ohio State -6.5
Over/under: 151.5
Moneyline: No odds listed.
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Ohio State men’s basketball beat writer Adam Jardy can be reached at ajardy@dispatch.com, on Bluesky at @cdadamjardy.bsky.social or on Twitter at @AdamJardy.
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