The Iowa Hawkeyes and Maryland Terrapins meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the XFINITY Center. Here’s a Maryland vs Iowa Prediction. This article will include a Maryland vs Iowa Pick.
Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview
The Iowa Hawkeyes beat Washington and Northwestern, and they play Purdue next. Iowa has won 6 straight games.
The Iowa Hawkeyes are averaging 81.7 points on 51 percent shooting and allowing 66.7 points on 44.4 percent shooting. Bennett Stirtz is averaging 19.9 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Tavion Banks is averaging 10.9 points and 4.4 rebounds. Alvaro Folgueiras is grabbing 3.6 rebounds and Cooper Koch is dishing 1.1 assists. The Iowa Hawkeyes are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 76.9 percent from the free throw line. The Iowa Hawkeyes are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.5 rebounds per game.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins lost to Ohio State, beat Minnesota, and they play Rutgers next. Maryland has lost 8 of its last 10 games.
The Maryland Terrapins are averaging 71.8 points on 40.7 percent shooting and allowing 79 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pharrel Payne is averaging 17.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while David Coit is averaging 15.2 points and 2.1 rebounds. Darius Adams is the third double-digit scorer and Solomon Washington is grabbing 8.8 rebounds. The Maryland Terrapins are shooting 32.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland Terrapins are allowing 38.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has won each of its last six games following a road win.
- Maryland has won the first half in 24 of its last 31 games at XFINITY Center.
Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win
- Iowa has won 20 of its last 21 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Maryland has lost each of its last six night games against Conference opponents.
- Iowa has won the first half in each of its last six games against Maryland.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the last nine games between Iowa and Maryland have produced a total of 144+ points.
- Each of Iowa’s last seven Wednesday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Maryland ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (10.3).
- Maryland ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.2%).
- Iowa ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (28.1).
- Iowa ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (50.0).
Maryland vs Iowa Prediction
We saw Iowa smoke Maryland back in December, and it’s fair to say Maryland is even worse off now than it was a couple of months ago. Maryland is an awful team, and its 9-14 ATS record doesn’t make it any more attractive. Iowa has 3 road wins this season, and its offensive firepower is sure to give this Maryland side fits. I have little confidence in Maryland, probably the worst team in the Big Ten. Thick line for a road team, but it’s Iowa or pass. Maryland is terrible.