Rutgers Scarlet Knights (15-16) vs. Maryland Terrapins (15-16)
March 13, 2024 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Maryland Terrapins -3.5; Over/Under: +125.5
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In this article we will formulate a Rutgers vs Maryland betting prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, March 13th at the Target Center in Minneapolis. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Rutgers recent form and recent player performance
- The Maryland recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Rutgers
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Maryland
- Recent betting trends in games played between Rutgers and Maryland
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Rutgers and Maryland
Rutgers Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 15-16 (7-13) this season after they lost to Ohio State by a score of 73-51 in their last game. Rutgers only trailed 30-28 at halftime, but they were out scored 43-23 in the second half for the loss. The Scarlet Knights shot 27.3% from the field and were -6 in rebounding margin in the game. Rutgers has lost six of their last seven games, with the lone win coming against Michigan at home. The Scarlet Knights are scoring 65.8 points per game with 37.3 rebounds per game and 11.8 assists per game, while allowing 66.7 points against per game this year. Clifford Omoruyi is averaging 10.7 points per game, 8.5 rebounds per game, and 2.9 blocks per game. Rutgers is shooting 39.2% from the field, 66% on free throws, and 28.9% on three pointers this season.
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Maryland Preview
The Maryland Terrapins are 15-16 (7-13) this year after they lost to Penn State by a score of 85-69 in their last game. Maryland trailed 36-32 at halftime, but allowed 49 points in the second half for the double-digit loss. The Terrapins shot 37.9% from the field and were -21 in rebounding margin in the game. Maryland has lost five of their last six games, with the lone win coming on the road against Rutgers. The Terrapins are scoring 69.6 points per game with 35.8 rebounds per game and 10.7 assists per game, while giving up 65.7 points against per game this season. Jahmir Young is averaging 20.8 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game, and 4.2 assists per game. Maryland is shooting 41.3% from the field, 72.1% on free throws, and 28.4% on three pointers this year.
Rutgers vs Maryland Betting Prediction
Both of these teams come into this game with 7-13 conference records and they both struggled down the stretch. Rutgers has lost six of their last seven games and they are only shooting 39.2% from the field. Maryland has lost five of their last six games and they are only shooting 41.3% from the field. Rutgers won the first meeting between these teams by a score of 56-53, while Maryland won the second meeting by a score of 63-46. I think we are going to see another low scoring game and I like the under here.
