Minnesota vs Maryland Prediction 2/8/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Minnesota vs Maryland prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 8th at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 11-12 (4-8) this season after they defeated Michigan State by a score of 76-73 in their last game. Minnesota led 32-21 at halftime, but they did allow 52 points in the second half in the win. The Golden Gophers shot 48% from the field, 48% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson led Minnesota with 22 points and seven rebounds, while Cade Tyson added 17 points and two assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Minnesota lost to Penn State by a score of 77-75 and Wisconsin by a score of 67-63. The Golden Gophers have scored 72.0 points per game with 33.1 rebounds and 17.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.0 points against per game this season. Cade Tyson is averaging 19.8 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Jaylen Crocker-Johnson is averaging 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game for the Golden Gophers. Minnesota is shooting 45.6% from the field, 69.5% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this season. 

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 8-14 (1-10) this year after they lost to Ohio State by a score of 82-62 in their last game. Maryland trailed 42-30 at halftime and they allowed 40 points in the second half in the ugly loss. The Terrapins shot 47% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 53% on free throws in the game. Elijah Saunders led Maryland with 20 points and four rebounds, while Solomon Washington added 13 points and eight rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Maryland lost to Purdue by a score of 93-63 and Michigan State by a score of 91-48. The Terrapins have scored 72.0 points per game with 35.0 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 79.8 points against per game this season. David Coit is averaging 14.5 points and 2.7 assists per game, while Darius Adams is averaging 11.8 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Terrapins. Maryland is shooting 40.4% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win

• Minnesota has won each of its last eight day games at Williams Arena following a home win.
• Maryland has lost each of its last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Maryland has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won 11 of its last 12 games against Minnesota.
• Minnesota has lost seven of its last eight games.
• Maryland has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against Minnesota.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Maryland’s last six games have produced a total of 144+ points.
• Five of Minnesota’s last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.

Minnesota vs Maryland Prediction 

Minnesota snapped their losing streak with a great win over Michigan State last time out, but they have lost seven of their last eight games. The Golden Gophers are shooting 46% from the field and they have scored 63 points or fewer in two of their last four games. Maryland is 1-10 in conference play and they have allowed 82+ points in four straight games. The Terrapins are shooting 40% from the field and they have scored 63 points or fewer in three straight. I think Minnesota is much better than their record would suggest and they should win by double digits here.