9:00 p.m. ET: Maryland Terrapins (8-4) at Iowa Hawkeyes (10-3)

Spread: Iowa -8.5
Total: 151.5

The Iowa Hawkeyes (10-3, 0-2 Big Ten) and the Maryland Terrapins (8-4, 0-1) have recovered from 3 consecutive losses with 3 straight wins and both teams are looking to pick up their first conference win. Iowa is off to an 0-2 start in Big Ten play, losing to Purdue and Illinois. Those losses were part of a three-game slide in December but Keegan Murray (23.7 pgg) didn’t play against Purdue and his ankle hampered him in the other two losses. This is Maryland’s first true road game, against a team that dominates at home and rarely turns the ball over. Maryland is ranked #56 by KenPom while Iowa is ranked #23. Iowa has one of the best offenses in the country, but they have shown that they can be slowed down by good defenses. Both Purdue and Iowa State managed to hold down Iowa, and they both have an excellent defense. Take the Hawkeyes to get the home win and cover the spread. 

Trends

• The Hawkeyes are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight-up win.
• The Terrapins are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win.

The Bookie:          Iowa -8.5 / Over 151.5
Fade the Public:   Maryland / Over
Sharp Action:       Iowa / Over