The 18th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes (15-5, 6-3 Big 10) and their phenomenal offense travel to Maryland to take on the 15th-ranked Terrapins (16-4, 6-3 Big 10) and their tremendous defense. The game begins at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 30, 2020.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Terrapins edged the Indiana Hoosiers 77-76, while the Hawkeyes beat the Wisconsin Badgers 68-62.
Iowa played a nearly perfect game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.417 (above their season average of 0.253) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.5 (below their season average of 33.6). For those same stats, Wisconsin had marks of 0.094 and 21.4, respectively. Meanwhile, Maryland’s 0.196 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Indiana, who had a mark of 0.123. The Terrapins’ mark matched their season average, while the Hoosiers’ was below their season average of 0.305. Jalen Smith had a solid game for Maryland with 29 points and 11 rebounds. Iowa was lifted by Luka Garza, who recorded 21 points and 18 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Wieskamp led the Hawkeyes to a 67-49 victory. He registered a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Iowa won the rebounding battle. The Hawkeyes had 15 offensive rebounds and 44 total rebounds, while the Terrapins had nine and 32, respectively.
The Hawkeyes’ Joe Wieskamp has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 19 points,6.6 rebounds,1.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Smith has averaged 17 points,8.4 rebounds,1.8 blocks during that same time frame for the Terrapins.
Iowa might have a tough time creating turnovers. Maryland ranks 98th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.1 percent), while Iowa forces the 79th-fewest turnovers (18.1 percent). Moreover, the Hawkeyes’ 13th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 112.6) will battle against the Terrapins’ 32nd-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 91.2).
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Maryland Terrapins Odds Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Iowa ranks fourth in assists per game (17.9) while Maryland ranks 165th (12.7).
- The Terrapins average 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 31st in the country. The Hawkeyes rank 113th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
- The Terrapins rank 82nd in three pointers attempted per game (24.0) while the Hawkeyes rank 203rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
- Maryland ranks 32nd in blocks per game (4.7) while Iowa ranks 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Hawkeyes’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 9.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Terrapins have scored an average of 62.8 points per game (9.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
