Belmont Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Prediction 03/21/19

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The No. 11 Belmont Bruins (27-5), 3.5-point underdogs, go head-to-head against the No. 6 Maryland Terrapins (22-10) in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 147 points and action begins at 3:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2019.

Belmont Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins Betting Odds

In their last game, the Terrapins lost to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 69-61, while the Bruins beat the No. 11 Temple Owls, 81-70.

The Bruins knocked down 16 of their 21 free throws (76.2 percent) and held the Owls to an effective field goal percentage of 0.444 (below their season average of 0.501). Maryland, meanwhile, did a terrific job of making free throws (19-23; 82.6 percent). Maryland rallied around Darryl Morsell, who recorded 14 points and five assists. Kevin McClain, meanwhile played well for Belmont, recording 29 points.

The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Terrapins rank 34th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.0 percent), while Belmont ranks 22nd in defensive rebounding percentage (76.0 percent). This contest should be a matchup of opposite paces. The up-and-down Bruins rank 16th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Terrapins rank 324th.

Belmont Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Belmont ranks 18th in three pointers attempted per game (27.9) while Maryland ranks 236th (20.5).
  • The Bruins rank first in assists per game (19.7) while the Terrapins rank 157th (13.2).
  • Maryland ranks 20th in blocks per game (4.8) while Belmont ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
  • The Bruins rank 86th in steals per game (6.8) while the Terrapins rank 254th (4.3).
  • Maryland ranks 12th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Belmont ranks 170th (35.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Terrapins have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
  • The Bruins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.6, up from 13.5 for the season.