Maryland vs Iowa Prediction 12/6/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Iowa Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, December 6^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes Preview

Iowa has a 7-1 record this season and is sitting on the 2nd place of the Big Ten conference. They have a 5-0 home record and a 1-1 away record and is coming off a 71-52 road loss against Michigan State. Their previous three games were a win against Grand Canyon, a win against Mississippi and a win against Chicago State.

Offensively, Iowa averages 79.5 points per game, while allowing 62.4 points per game defensively. The Hawkeyes shoot with 51.4% from the field (20th), and with 37.3% from beyond the arc (55th). They shoot with 75% from the free throw line (75th), and grab 27.4 rebounds per game (352nd), while dishing out 15.1 assists per game (75th) and committing 10 turnovers per game (49th).

Bennett Stirtz leads Iowa in scoring, with an average of 18 points per game, adding a team-high 5.3 assists per game and 2.8 rebounds per game. Alvaro Folgueiras adds 9 points per game and a team-high 4.3 rebounds per game.

Maryland Terrapins Preview

Maryland has a 6-3 record this season and is sitting on the 15th place of the Big Ten conference. They have a 3-1 home record and a 1-1 away record and is coming off a 89-63 home win against Wagner. Their previous three games were a loss against Alabama, a loss against Gonzaga and a win against UNLV.

Offensively, Maryland averages 78.6 points per game, while allowing 78 points per game defensively. The Terrapins shoot with 41% from the field (327th), and with 31% from beyond the arc (274th). They shoot with 77.2% from the free throw line (30th), and grab 33.1 rebounds per game (197th), while dishing out 11.7 assists per game (260th) and committing 13.4 turnovers per game (261st).

Pharrel Payne leads Maryland in scoring, with an average of 18.9 points per game, adding a team-high 6.8 rebounds per game. David Coit adds 13.2 points per game.

Maryland Terrapins @ Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Trends: December 6, 2025

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

• Iowa has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has lost three of its last four games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
• Iowa has won the first half in each of its last six games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won each of its last 14 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost four of its last five home games against Conference opponents.
• Maryland has won the first half in five of its last six road games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Iowa’s last 17 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 140+ points.
• Each of Maryland’s last seven games have produced a total of 141+ points.

Maryland vs Iowa Prediction

In this Maryland vs Iowa Prediction, Iowa is coming as -9.5 home favorites. Iowa has been the better team this season, as they have lost just once in their eight games played and are undefeated at home. They are also very strong against the spread, with a 6-2 record, while Maryland is 1-2 in its last three games and just 3-6 against the spread this season. Iowa has been better both offensively and defensively, allowing almost 16 points less than Maryland and has a +17.1 point differential this season. I expect the home team to get the job done in this one, so take Iowa and lay the points.