GAME: #835 Maryland vs #836 Minnesota
TIME: 2/26/2020 – 7:00p EST
SPREAD: Minnesota -1
TOTAL: 134.5
SPORTSBOOK: WagerWeb Sportsbook
The #9 Maryland Terrapins (22-5) have a BIG 10 battle against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-13) at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday at 9 PM EST. In their last game, Maryland lost at Ohio State by a score of 72-79 while Minnesota beat Northwestern 83-57. These teams met twice last season with Maryland winning both games easily.
MARYLAND TERRAPINS
The Maryland Terrapins are averaging 71 points per game however only 65 points per game on the road shooting 41% however only 38% on the road. Maryland is allowing 63 points per game on 38% field-goal shooting while forcing 11.9 turnovers and adding 5.7 steals and 3.6 blocks. The Terrapins are led by Anthony Cowan Jr who’s averaging 16.4 points, 4.6 assists, and 1 steal along with Jalen Smith who averages 15.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game. The Terrapins will have their hands full as Minnesota matches up well.
MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 69 points per game on 41% field goal shooting adding 7.9 three-pointers and 9.2 offensive rebounds while turning the ball over only 11 times per game. These numbers improve on their home court. On the defensive end, Minnesota is allowing 65 points per game on 40% field goal shooting however these numbers also improve on their home court allowing only 62 points on 39% field goal shooting. The Golden Gophers are led by Daniel Oturu averaging 19.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks. Oturu will match up with Jalen Smith well. While Marcus Carr who is averaging 15.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game will match up well with Anthony Cowan Jr.
MARYLAND vs MINNESOTA PICK & PREDICTION
The Maryland Terrapins are coming off a tough loss which usually creates a rebound game however the Terrapins face Michigan State on Saturday which could make this a look ahead game. Minnesota has played well at the end of every season with Coach Pitino and they also play well on their home court as most BIG 10 teams. The biggest factor of this game would be why is a poor Minnesota team favored to win over a ranked Maryland team with an opening line of -1. This does not make any sense which makes Minnesota the pick here even though Maryland is by far the better team. The public is also pounding Maryland which makes it even more strange that they aren’t favored or why the line hasn’t moved yet. With this game, you will want to watch the line movement all the way until the Tip of this game as the line line-movement should be the final indicator on which team to pick depending on who is favored at the time of tip-off.
TRENDS(from covers.com)
MARYLAND
- Terrapins are 4-1-1 ATS in the last 6 road games.
Minnesota
- Golden Gophers are 1-4 ATS last 5 after a SU and ATS win.
- Golden Gophers are 2-5 ATS in last 5 games
SPORTS BETTING ANGLES:
Bookie Analysis: Minnesota -1 / Under 134.5
Fade the Public: Minnesota -1 / Under 134.5
Sharp Action: Minnesota -1 / no data
#9 Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction & Analysis – College Basketball