Iowa Hawkeyes

Iowa Hawkeyes

Feb 16, 2025

Maryland Terrapins

Maryland Terrapins
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  • Odds
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Iowa Hawkeyes vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction – 2/16/2025

Get ready for an exciting matchup as the Iowa Hawkeyes travel to face the Maryland Terrapins on February 16, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST. With the Terrapins entering as -11.5 favorites, this promises to be a thrilling game for fans and bettors alike. Let’s take a closer look at both teams and how this game could unfold.

Overview of Iowa Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes come into this game with a reputation for their tenacity and dynamic playing style. Known for their offensive prowess, they are consistently a threat on the court with their ability to score from multiple positions. The Hawkeyes have historically been a strong rebounding team, making them formidable in second-chance opportunities. Their defense, albeit not as celebrated as their offense, has shown significant improvement this season, contributing to their ability to stay competitive even against highly challenging opponents.

Overview of Maryland Terrapins

The Maryland Terrapins have established themselves as a team with a strong defensive foundation. They are known for their ability to shut down opponents’ key scorers and create turnovers. Offensively, the Terrapins are disciplined and efficient, often opting for high-percentage shots and demonstrating an impressive level of ball control. Playing at home, the Terrapins aim to maintain their dominant form, leveraging their home court advantage and the support of their fans to continue their successful season.

Betting Insights

As the current favorites, the Maryland Terrapins are favored by -11.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The total for this matchup is set at 159.5. The Hawkeyes’ ability to rack up points and the Terrapins’ defensive strength make this a fascinating betting proposition. Bettors will need to consider whether Iowa’s offensive capabilities can overcome Maryland’s stout defense, or if the Terrapins will maintain control and cover the spread.

Key Factors

Several key factors will be influential in this game’s outcome. For the Hawkeyes, their ability to move the ball efficiently and create scoring opportunities will be critical. On the other hand, the Terrapins will focus on applying defensive pressure and minimizing easy scoring chances for the Hawkeyes. Additionally, both teams’ performance on the boards will likely have a significant impact, as controlling rebounds can dictate the game’s pace and scoring opportunities. Finally, keeping turnovers to a minimum will be essential for both teams to establish and maintain momentum.

Pick and Analysis

Given the strengths and dynamics of both teams, betting on this matchup requires careful consideration. While Maryland’s home court advantage and defensive discipline give them the edge, the Hawkeyes’ offensive threat should not be underestimated. The key to this game will likely be how effectively Iowa can penetrate Maryland’s defense and sustain their scoring rhythm. However, playing away from home poses a challenge for the Hawkeyes. Thus, the Terrapins are likely to cover the spread in what is expected to be a relatively high-scoring affair. Betting on Maryland to cover at -11.5 points seems the more probable outcome, with the possibility of the total points exceeding the set 159.5 mark if both teams hit their offensive stride.

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Consensus

Spread Pick Consensus

+11.5/-115
49% IOWA
-11.5/-105
51% MARY

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+449
4% IOWA
-703
96% MARY

Total Pick Consensus

163.5/-110
86% UN
163.5/-110
14% OV

Stats

  • Team Stats Per Game
  • Advanced Game Stats
  • Rushing
  • Special Teams

Offense/Defense

IOWA
Team Stats Per Game
MARY
82.48
PTS GM
67
62.58
FGA
59.18
.490
FG%
.415
.380
3PT%
.307
8.67
ORB
9.76
0.71
DRB
0.72
32
TRB
33.55
16.24
FTA
15.33
.705
FT%
.739
18.33
AST
12.15
4.18
BLK
2.55
9.79
TO
14.33
15.42
PF
17.88

Defense/Offense

IOWA
Team Stats Per Game
MARY
79.7
PTS GM
81.67
61.88
FGA
61.67
.477
FG%
.472
.344
3PT%
.372
11.09
ORB
10.67
0.78
DRB
0.79
36.91
TRB
36.73
17.52
FTA
20.3
.704
FT%
.755
15.97
AST
14.67
2.79
BLK
4.55
12.82
TO
10.27
15.94
PF
15.52

Offense/Defense

IOWA
Advanced Game Stats
MARY
71.4
Pace
70.7
115.1
Off.Rate
94.4
.260
FTr
.259
.410
3PAr
.358
.587
TS%
.504
46.4
TRB%
47.7
59.8
AST%
49.4
9.3
STL%
7.0
11.0
BLK%
6.4
.568
eFG%
.470
12.2
TOV%
17.7
25.1
ORB%
27.2
.183
TF/FGA
.192

Defense/Offense

IOWA
Advanced Game Stats
MARY
71.4
Pace
70.7
111.2
Off.Rate
115.1
.283
FTr
.329
.388
3PAr
.355
.568
TS%
.573
53.6
TRB%
52.3
54.1
AST%
50.4
8.3
STL%
11.1
7.6
BLK%
12.0
.544
eFG%
.538
15.4
TOV%
12.6
32.2
ORB%
31.0
.199
TF/FGA
.249

Odds

  • Spread
  • MoneyLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
IOWA MARY
IOWA MARY
Consensus
+11.5 (-110)
-11.5 (-110)
+11.0 (-110)
-11.0 (-110)
+12.5 (-115)
-12.5 (-105)
+11.5 (-115)
-11.5 (-105)
+11.5 (-102)
-11.5 (-110)
+10.5 (-102)
-10.5 (-120)
+10.5 (-110)
-10.5 (-118)
+11.0 (-110)
-11.0 (-110)
+12.0 (-115)
-12.0 (-110)
+12.0 (-115)
-12.0 (-105)
+12.5 (-115)
-12.5 (-105)
+11.5 (-115)
-11.5 (-105)
Open
Current
Book
IOWA MARY
IOWA MARY
Consensus
+490
-710
+449
-703
+470
-650
+500
-700
+490
-710
+450
-630
+380
-530
+380
-715
+500
-700
+460
-650
+500
-700
+500
-700
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
158.5 (-110)
158.5 (-110)
163.5 (-110)
163.5 (-110)
157.5 (-115)
157.5 (-105)
163.5 (-110)
163.5 (-110)
158.5 (-110)
158.5 (-110)
163.5 (-110)
163.5 (-110)
158.5 (-108)
158.5 (-113)
163.5 (-110)
163.5 (-110)
158.5 (-110)
158.5 (-110)
163.5 (-120)
163.5 (+100)
158.5 (-105)
158.5 (-115)
163.5 (-105)
163.5 (-115)

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