The No. 22 Ohio State Buckeyes face the Maryland Terrapins in a crucial Big Ten matchup on Sunday at 4 p.m. ET. The Buckeyes enter with momentum after defeating #15 Illinois, led by freshman Malaki Branham's 31-point performance and EJ Liddell's 21 points.

Maryland has won two of their last three games but fell to Indiana 74-64 in their most recent outing. With just three games remaining, the Terrapins likely need a deep Big Ten tournament run to have any chance at making the NCAA tournament.

Game Analysis:

• Expected spread: Ohio State -8 to -10
• Ohio State ranks 4th in Big Ten vs Maryland's 12th place standing
• Buckeyes currently projected as a 4-seed in NCAA tournament
• EJ Liddell's performance will be crucial for Ohio State's success

Betting Outlook: While Ohio State should win, covering a large road spread in conference play is risky, especially late in the season. The Buckeyes' superior offensive firepower gives them the edge, but expect a competitive game.

Remaining Schedule: Ohio State (4 games left):

• at Maryland
• vs Nebraska
• vs Michigan State
• vs Michigan

Maryland (3 games left):

• vs Ohio State
• vs Minnesota
• at Michigan State

The Buckeyes need strong performances in these final games to maintain or improve their projected NCAA tournament seeding heading into March Madness.

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