GAME:  #813 Rutgers vs #814 Maryland
TIME:    12/14/2020 – 6:00p EST
SPREAD:   Maryland -2
TOTAL:      137.5

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-0) face their first BIG 10 competition on the road against the Maryland Terrapins (4-1) at the Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland. Maryland lost by a score of 51-67 to Clemson while Rutgers beat Syracuse 79-69. These teams played each other twice last season with Maryland winning at home 56-51 and Rutgers winning on their own court 78-67. Home court advantage is a big deal in the big 10. 

RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 82.8 ppg on 52.9% shooting from the field. The Scarlet Knights are averaging 5.2 three-pointers per game on 32.3% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Rutgers has been led by Ron Harper Jr. (22.3 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 2.5 apg), Montez Mathis (16.3 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.5 spg), Jacob Young (16.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 6.8 apg, 3.3 spg), and Myles Johnson (8.3 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.3 apg, 2.5 bpg).

MARYLAND TERRAPINS 

The Maryland Terrapins are averaging 77.4 ppg on 52.9% shooting from the field. The Terrapins are averaging 8.0 three-pointers per game on 40.8% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Maryland has been led by Eric Ayala (13.4 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.4 spg), Hakim Hart (12.2 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.0 apg, 1.2 spg), Donta Scott (11.6 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.0 bpg), and Aaron Wiggins (9.8 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 3.4 apg).

TRENDS(covers.com)

RUTGERS

• Scarlet Knights are 18-3 ATS in their last 21 Monday games.
• Over is 5-1 in Scarlet Knights last 6 overall.
• Scarlet Knights are 16-5-2 ATS in their last 23 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
• Scarlet Knights are 15-5-2 ATS in their last 22 games following an ATS win.
• Scarlet Knights are 21-8-2 ATS in their last 31 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

MARYLAND

• Over is 5-0 in the Terrapins last 5 games following an ATS loss.
• Over is 7-1 in the Terrapins last 8 games as a favorite.
• Over is 6-1 in the Terrapins last 7 games as a home favorite.
• Over is 6-1 in the Terrapins last 7 home games.
• Under is 5-1 in the Terrapins last 6 Monday games.

HEAD TO HEAD 

• Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
• The favorite is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

RUTGERS vs MARYLAND PREDICTION

Maryland is not getting much love after the domination by Clemson in their first true road game but they will be ready for this Rutgers team. Clemson is and has been very underrated this season because they are actually scoring. Maryland can score and Rutgers struggles at times especially with Geo Baker still out. The Bookie is rolling with the Terrapins in this one. 

BETTING ANGLES:

The Bookie:         Maryland -2
Fade the Public:  Rutgers
Sharp Action:      Rutgers

Risk 3.3 Units to win 3 Units on Maryland to win by 3 or more.