Expect a low-scoring game when the 24th-ranked Maryland Terrapins (19-6, 10-4 Big 10) meet the sixth-ranked Michigan Wolverines (22-3, 11-3 Big 10) at Crisler Center. The game begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Maryland Terrapins at Michigan Wolverines Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Wolverines lost to the Penn State Nittany Lions, 75-69, while the Terrapins were victorious over the 12th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, 70-56.
The Terrapins held the Boilermakers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.331 (below their season average of 0.546). The Boilermakers had a free throw rate of 0.127 (below their season average of 0.213). Michigan, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.582 (above their season average of 0.517). Charles Matthews had a good game for Michigan, putting up 24 points and six rebounds. Bruno Fernando, meanwhile fueled Maryland with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
The Wolverines dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the most recent contest, Michigan won 85-61. Michigan made 15 of their 31 three pointers (48.4 percent). Maryland was, on the other hand, just 3-18 (16.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams battle. Michigan currently ranks 341st in possessions per game (65.0) and Maryland is 319th (66.2). Moreover, the Terrapins rank 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), while the Wolverines rank 26th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent).
Maryland at Michigan Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Michigan ranks first in three pointers allowed per game (15.9) while Maryland ranks 169th (22.7).
- The Wolverines rank 46th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Terrapins rank 119th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Michigan is fifth in the nation with 9.5 assists allowed per game while Maryland is 52nd with 11.6 assists allowed per game.
- The Wolverines rank first in steals allowed per game (3.8) while the Terrapins rank 166th (7.2).
- Maryland ranks 17th in rebounds per game (40.0) while Michigan ranks 146th (35.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Terrapins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, down from 9.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (4.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
