The Marquette Golden Eagles and Maryland Terrapins meet Friday in college basketball action at the XFINITY Center. Here’s a Maryland vs Marquette Prediction. This article will include a Maryland vs Marquette Pick.
Marquette Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Marquette Golden Eagles beat George Mason and Central Michigan, and they lay Purdue and Georgia next. The Marquette Golden Eagles are averaging 85 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 62.3 points on 38.2 percent shooting. Kam Jones is averaging 22.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, while David Joplin is averaging 15.3 points and 6.7 rebounds. Chase Ross is the third double-digit scorer and Stevie Mitchell is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Marquette Golden Eagles are shooting 29.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free throw line. The Marquette Golden Eagles are allowing 28.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins beat Mount St. Mary’s and Florida A&M, and they play Canisius and Villanova next. The Maryland Terrapins are averaging 83 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 51.3 points on 34.9 percent shooting. Rodney Rice is averaging 16.7 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Derik Queen is averaging 13.7 points and 7.7 rebounds. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is the third double-digit scorer and Julian Reese is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Maryland Terrapins are shooting 29.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69.1 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland Terrapins are allowing 27.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has won each of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at XFINITY Center.
- Marquette has lost six of its last seven games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Maryland has won the first half in each of its last 12 games against non-Conference opponents at XFINITY Center.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Maryland’s last six games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
- Each of Marquette’s last six night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Maryland ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (51.3).
- Maryland ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (8.8%).
- Marquette ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (14.0).
- Marquette ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (34.0).
Maryland vs Marquette Prediction
I considered the Marquette Golden Eagles and the free bucket because you can make a strong argument they’re the better team. However, Marquette has failed to cover and has outright lost its last four games as an underdog. The Maryland Terrapins have been ridiculous defensively through three games, and we know the XFINITY Center is going to be rocking. Also, the Terps have won 24 of their last 28 home games as a favorite. I’d need more points to pull the trigger with Marquette. Give me Maryland and the small line.