Iowa vs Maryland Prediction 3/11/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate an Iowa vs Maryland prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 11th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 20-11 (10-10) this year after they lost to Nebraska in overtime by a score of 84-75 in their last game. Iowa trailed 30-26 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half, before losing in OT. The Hawkeyes shot 48% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Kael Combs led Iowa with 18 points and five rebounds, while Cooper Koch added 18 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Iowa lost to Michigan by a score of 71-68 and Penn State by a score of 71-69. The Hawkeyes have scored 75.4 points per game with 29.7 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.8 points against per game this season. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 20.2 points and 4.4 assists per game, while Tavion Banks is averaging 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Hawkeyes. Iowa is shooting 49.0% from the field, 77.5% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this year. 

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 12-20 (4-16) this season after they defeated Oregon by a score of 70-60 in their last game. Maryland led 33-12 at halftime, but they were outscored 48-37 in the second half in the win. The Terrapins shot 40% from the field, 30% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. David Coit led Maryland with 17 points and four rebounds, while Elijah Saunders added 15 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Maryland lost to Illinois by a score of 78-72 and Wisconsin by a score of 78-45. The Terrapins have scored 69.9 points per game with 35.4 rebounds and 10.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.2 points against per game this season. David Coit is averaging 13.5 points and 2.8 assists per game, while Andre Mills is averaging 12.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Terrapins. Maryland is shooting 40.6% from the field, 72.2% on free throws, and 31.7% on three pointers this season.

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won each of its last nine games after coming off overtime.
• Maryland has lost 10 of its last 12 Conference Tournament day games.
• Iowa has won the first half in each of its last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won each of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
• Iowa has lost each of its last four day games.
• Maryland has won the first half in each of its last three games at United Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa’s last nine Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Each of Maryland’s last five games at United Center have produced a total of 130 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (49.3).
• Iowa ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (62.6).
• Maryland ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (10.5).

Iowa vs Maryland Prediction 

Maryland was able to snap their losing streak with a win over Oregon on Tuesday, but they were just 4-16 in Big Ten play this year. The Terrapins are shooting 41% from the field and they have scored 65 points or fewer in three of their last five. Iowa has dropped three in a row and they are shooting 49% from the field. The Hawkeyes are not an elite offensive team, as they rely way too much on Stirtz, but they should fly by Maryland in this matchup. Take the Hawkeyes to cover here.