In this article we will formulate a Maryland vs Rutgers prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 1st 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 11-17 (4-13) this season after they lost to Nebraska by a score of 74-61 in their last game. Maryland trailed 33-27 at halftime and they allowed 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Terrapins shot 38% from the field, 33% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Andre Mills led Maryland with 19 points and six rebounds, while Elijah Saunders added 15 points and three rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Maryland defeated Washington by a score of 64-60, but lost to Northwestern by a score of 78-74 before that. The Terrapins have scored 70.9 points per game with 35.0 rebounds and 10.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.4 points against per game this season. David Coit is averaging 14.1 points and 2.8 assists per game, while Andre Mills is averaging 11.6 points and 3.9 rebounds per game for the Terrapins. Maryland is shooting 40.8% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 32.3% on three pointers this season.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 11-17 (4-13) this year after they lost to Washington by a score of 79-72 in their last game. Rutgers trailed 36-29 at halftime, but did score 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Scarlet Knights shot 40% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Lino Mark led Rutgers with 18 points and two rebounds, while Darren Buchanan Jr added 17 points and two rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Rutgers lost to Minnesota by a score of 80-61, but did beat Penn State by a score of 85-72 before that. The Scarlet Knights have scored 70.3 points per game with 33.6 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.8 points against per game this season. Tariq Francis is averaging 16.5 points and 2.7 assists per game, while Dylan Grant is averaging 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Scarlet Knights. Rutgers is shooting 41.6% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 32.0% on three pointers this year.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has won each of its last nine day games at XFINITY Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Rutgers has lost each of its last seven road day games against Conference opponents.
- Maryland has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 day games at XFINITY Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Maryland has lost eight of its last 10 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Rutgers has won each of its last three games at XFINITY Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the last 10 games between Rutgers and Maryland have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
- Six of Rutgers’ last seven games at XFINITY Center have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Maryland vs Rutgers Prediction
Rutgers comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak and they will be on the road here. The Scarlet Knights are shooting 42% from the field and they have allowed 79+ points in three of their last five games. Maryland has lost three of their last four games and they have scored 64 points or fewer in three of their last four. The Terrapins are shooting 41% from the field and they lost by a score of 68-57 in their first meeting with Rutgers. I don’t really trust either team in this game, but I do think the defenses will control the tempo. Take the under here.