The 24th-ranked Maryland Terrapins (21-9, 12-7 Big 10) welcome the Minnesota Golden Gophers (19-11, 9-10 Big 10) to Xfinity Center as the regular season wraps up. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019.
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Maryland Terrapins ATS Odds
In their last game, the Terrapins were beaten by the ninth-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 69-62, while the Golden Gophers were victorious over the 11th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, 73-69.
The Golden Gophers knocked down 27 of their 36 free throws (75.0 percent) and held the Boilermakers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.441 (below their season average of 0.534). Maryland, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 39.4 (above their season average of 34.1). Maryland was led by Bruno Fernando, who had 12 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks. Amir Coffey fueled Minnesota with 32 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Anthony Cowan Jr. led the Terrapins to an 82-67 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points. Maryland was successful at getting and making free throws. The Terrapins made 24 of their 27 free throws (88.9 percent), while the Golden Gophers were just 9-23 (39.1 percent).
Maryland could have their way on defense as they clash against one of the NCAA’s worst offenses. The Terrapins rank 18th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.458), while Minnesota is 291st in effective field goal percentage (0.485). Also, the Golden Gophers are among the nation’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 53rd in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent). The Terrapins, however, rank 38th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.2 percent).
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Maryland averages 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 20th in the NCAA. Minnesota ranks 190th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- The Golden Gophers rank 221st in steals per game (4.9) while the Terrapins rank 242nd (4.3).
- Minnesota averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 76th in the NCAA. Maryland ranks 79th in assists allowed per game (12.1).
- The Golden Gophers rank 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Terrapins rank 185th (23.1).
- Maryland ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Minnesota ranks 109th (34.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Terrapins have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Maryland has defeated opponents by an average of 6.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Golden Gophers have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
