In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Michigan State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 26th 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 21-6 (11-5) this year after they defeated USC by a score of 88-71 in their last game. Maryland led 37-27 at halftime and added 51 points in the second half in the win. The Terrapins shot 49.2% from the field, 40% on three-pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Rodney Rice led Maryland with 22 points and four rebounds, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 20 points and four assists in the game.
Prior to that win, the Terrapins defeated Iowa by a score of 101-75 and Nebraska by a score of 83-75. Maryland has won four games in a row and they are currently battling Wisconsin for third in the Big Ten standings with an 11-5 record. Maryland has scored 83.7 points per game and they have allowed 67.3 points per game, while also averaging 37.3 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Derik Queen is averaging 15.9 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 14.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game this year. Maryland is shooting 48.8% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 37.5% on three-pointers this season. After this game, Maryland will head on the road for a game against Penn State.
Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview
The Michigan State Spartans are 22-5 (13-3) this season after they defeated Michigan by a score of 75-62 in their last game. Michigan State trailed 38-34 at halftime, but they held Michigan to just 24 points in the second half for the win. The Spartans shot 45.9% from the field, 40.9% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Jase Richardson led Michigan State with 21 points and six rebounds, while Tre Holloman added 18 points and four assists in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Spartans defeated Purdue by a score of 75-66 and Illinois by a score of 79-65. Michigan State has won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for first in the Big Ten standings with a 13-3 record. Michigan State has scored 79.0 points per game and they have allowed 67.2 points per game, while also averaging 39.6 rebounds and 17.4 assists per game this season. Jaden Akins is averaging 13.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Jase Richardson is averaging 10.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this year. Michigan State is shooting 47% from the field, 79.9% on free throws, and 29.6% on three-pointers this season.
Why Maryland will beat Michigan State
- Maryland has won each of its last 13 games at XFINITY Center.
- Michigan State has lost eight of its last 10 night games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Maryland has won the first half in each of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last 12 games between Michigan State and Maryland has produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Each of Michigan State’s last six night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
Maryland vs Michigan State Prediction
Michigan State rolls into this matchup looking for their fourth win in a row, but they will be on the road for this game. The Spartans have picked up back-to-back ranked wins over Michigan and Purdue, and they are looking like one of the top teams in the country. Michigan State does have a big flaw with their three-point shooting, but they did make 40% of them against Michigan. Maryland is going for their fifth straight win and they have scored at least 83 points in their last four games. This should be a great game between two of the better teams in the Big Ten, but Michigan State has been very fortunate in the last ten minutes of each of their last three games and I don’t know if that luck can continue. Take Maryland at home.