Maryland vs Rutgers Prediction 2/9/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Rutgers prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 9th 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 17-6 (7-5) this year after they lost to Ohio State by a score of 73-70 in their last game. Maryland led 41-32 at halftime, but they only scored 29 points in the second half in the loss. The Terrapins shot 41.8% from the field, 23.1% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Julian Reese led Maryland with 24 points and 13 rebounds, while Rodney Rice added 18 points and three assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Terrapins defeated Wisconsin by a score of 76-68 and Indiana by a score of 79-78. Maryland has won four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Big Ten standings with a 7-5 record. Maryland has scored 82.5 points per game and they have allowed 65.9 points per game, while also averaging 37.0 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game this season. Derik Queen is averaging 15.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 14.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game this year. Maryland is shooting 48.1% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 12-11 (5-7) this season after they defeated Illinois by a score of 82-73 in their last game. Rutgers led 37-29 at halftime and they added 45 points in the second half in the win. The Scarlet Knights shot 40.7% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Dylan Harper led Rutgers with 28 points and six rebounds, while Ace Bailey added 18 points and 11 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Scarlet Knights lost to Michigan by a score of 66-63 but did beat Northwestern by a score of 79-72 before that. Rutgers has lost three of their last five games and they are currently in the middle of the Big Ten standings with a 5-7 record. Rutgers has scored 76.2 points per game and they have allowed 74.6 points per game, while also averaging 36.4 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Ace Bailey is averaging 20.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game, while Dylan Harper is averaging 19.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this year. Rutgers is shooting 44.2% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 33.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Maryland will beat Rutgers

• Maryland has won each of its last 11 games at XFINITY Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Rutgers has lost each of its last eight Sunday games.
• Maryland has won the first half in each of its last eight day games.

Why Rutgers will beat Maryland

• Rutgers has won 10 of its last 12 games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The road team has won the first half in three of Maryland’s last four games.

Maryland vs Rutgers Prediction 

Maryland comes into this matchup ranked #18 in the country and they will be at home, but they suffered a tough collapse in the second half in their last game. The Terrapins were rolling against Ohio State, but they fell apart in the final minutes and ended up losing. Maryland is shooting over 48% from the field this year and they are scoring 82.5 points per game. Rutgers was able to upset Illinois in their last game, but they are shooting just 44.2% from the field and their defense has allowed 74.6 points per game this year. Rutgers is a pretty young team, but they have a ton of talent and they can play with anyone when they are on. We have seen Rutgers play in plenty of higher-scoring games this season and I think this game will be more of the same. Take the over here.