College Basketball Early Line Moves For Sunday (3/1/2026)
(Updated 3/1 at 7:30am EST)
Rutgers @ Maryland
Open: Maryland -4.5
Current: Maryland -5.5
Move: 1 Point ➡️ Maryland
Key Read: Maryland is just 4-13 in conference play, but early action appears to be hitting the Terps, moving this line a point through a key number (5). Rutgers won the first game (68-57) as 1.5-point favorites. Maryland’s home court is valued at +3.5 points via KenPom.
Purdue @ Ohio State
Open: Purdue -5
Current: Purdue -6.5
Move: 1.5 Points ➡️ Purdue
Key Read: Purdue is coming off a loss to Michigan State at Mackey Arena, but has won its last three road games. Ohio State has lost two straight games and has yet to record a win against a team that ranks within the top 25. Ohio State’s home court is valued at +3.1 points via KenPom. Early respected money has pushed this line 1.5 points toward the road favorites.
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Rutgers @ Maryland
Open: Maryland -4.5
Current: Maryland -5.5
Move: 1 Point ➡️ Maryland
Key Read: Maryland is just 4-13 in conference play, but early action appears to be hitting the Terps, moving this line a point through a key number (5). Rutgers won the first game (68-57) as 1.5-point favorites. Maryland’s home court is valued at +3.5 points via KenPom.
Purdue @ Ohio State
Open: Purdue -5
Current: Purdue -6.5
Move: 1.5 Points ➡️ Purdue
Key Read: Purdue is coming off a loss to Michigan State at Mackey Arena, but has won its last three road games. Ohio State has lost two straight games and has yet to record a win against a team that ranks within the top 25. Ohio State’s home court is valued at +3.1 points via KenPom. Early respected money has pushed this line 1.5 points toward the road favorites.
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