Michigan vs Maryland Prediction 3/5/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Michigan vs Maryland prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 5th at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Michigan Wolverines are 22-7 (14-4) this year after they lost to Illinois by a score of 93-73 in their last game. Michigan trailed 31-30 at halftime and they allowed 62 points in the second half in the ugly loss. The Wolverines shot 45.9% from the field, 22.2% on three-pointers, and 68.4% on free throws, while also allowing 19 offensive rebounds in the loss. Vlad Goldin led Michigan with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Danny Wolf added nine points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Wolverines defeated Rutgers by a score of 84-82 and Nebraska by a score of 49-46. Michigan has won eight of their last ten games and they are currently second in the Big Ten standings with a 14-4 record. Michigan has scored 79.6 points per game and they have allowed 71.4 points per game, while also averaging 38.0 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Vlad Goldin is averaging 16.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, while Danny Wolf is averaging 12.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game this year. Michigan is shooting 48.3% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 22-7 (12-6) this season after they defeated Penn State by a score of 68-64 in their last game. Maryland trailed 36-30 at halftime, but they held Penn State to just 28 points in the second half in the win. The Terrapins shot 38.5% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Derik Queen led Maryland with 23 points and six rebounds, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie added 19 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Terrapins lost to Michigan State by a score of 58-55 but did beat USC by a score of 88-71 before that. Maryland has won five of their last six games and they are currently tied for third in the Big Ten standings with a 12-6 record. Maryland has scored 82.1 points per game and they have allowed 66.9 points per game, while also averaging 37 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game this year. Derik Queen is averaging 15.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 15.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game this season. Maryland is shooting 47.9% from the field, 75.2% on free throws, and 36.8% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Maryland will beat Michigan

• Maryland has won five of its last six games.
• Michigan has lost nine of its last 11 games against AP-ranked opponents at Crisler Center.
• Maryland has won the first half in each of its last seven games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Twelve of the last 13 games between Maryland and Michigan have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Each of Maryland’s last eight Wednesday games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.

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Michigan vs Maryland Prediction 

Michigan comes into this matchup trying to bounce back from a blowout loss to Illinois, but they really haven’t played very well over the last few games. The Wolverines barely beat Rutgers and Nebraska prior to that Illinois loss, so they will be looking for a stronger performance here. Maryland has won five of their last six games, but they have also struggled through their last two. The Terrapins have been pretty strong on defense this year, which is a weakness for Michigan, but they have scored just 68 and 55 points in their last two games. Michigan’s lack of effort on defense and with their rebounding has been a concern and I need to see improvement before I back them again. Take Maryland here.