Maryland vs Iowa Prediction 2/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Iowa prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 16th at the XFINITY Center in College Park, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 19-6 (9-5) this season after they defeated Nebraska by a score of 83-75 in their last game. Maryland led 42-35 at halftime and they were able to hold off Nebraska in the second half for the win. The Terrapins shot 58.5% from the field, 46.7% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Derik Queen led Maryland with 24 points and 11 rebounds, while Selton Miguel added 17 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Terrapins defeated Rutgers by a score of 90-81 but did lose to Ohio State by a score of 73-70 before that. Maryland has won six of their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the Big Ten standings with a 9-5 record. Maryland has scored 82.8 points per game and they have allowed 66.8 points per game, while also averaging 36.9 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game this season. Derik Queen is averaging 15.9 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 14.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game this year. Maryland is shooting 48.3% from the field, 74% on free throws, and 37% on three-pointers this season. 

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes are 14-10 (5-8) this year after they defeated Rutgers by a score of 84-73 in their last game. Iowa trailed 42-33 at halftime, but they scored 51 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Hawkeyes shot 50.7% from the field, 28% on three-pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Josh Dix led Iowa with 26 points and four rebounds, while Payton Sandfort added 20 points and six rebounds in the game.

Prior to that victory, the Hawkeyes lost to Wisconsin by a score of 74-63 and Purdue by a score of 90-81. Iowa has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently towards the bottom of the Big Ten standings with a 5-8 record. Iowa has scored 84.5 points per game and they have allowed 78.6 points per game, while also averaging 32.3 rebounds and 18.8 assists per game this season. Payton Sandfort is averaging 16.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Josh Dix is averaging 14.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game this year. Iowa is shooting 49.6% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 37.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Maryland will beat Iowa

• Maryland has won each of its last 12 games at XFINITY Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Iowa has lost nine of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has won the first half in each of its last nine day games.

Why Iowa will beat Maryland

• Iowa has won five of its last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Iowa has won the first half in each of its last four games against Maryland.

Maryland vs Iowa Prediction 

Maryland comes into this matchup as one of the hotter teams in the Big Ten and they will be at home for this game. The Terrapins have won six of their last seven games and they have been fantastic at home this year. Maryland is shooting 48.3% from the field this season and they have scored at least 76 points in four of their last five games. Iowa has struggled over the last month, but they had a huge second half and picked up a win against Rutgers in their last game. The Hawkeyes are shooting nearly 50% from the field this year and they have scored at least 81 points in two of their last three games. Iowa’s offense has been inconsistent over the last few weeks, but we know their defense is below average. Take the over here.