The No. 9 Maryland Terrapins (23-7, 13-6 Big 10) and No. 25 Michigan Wolverines (19-11, 10-9 Big 10) bring the regular season to an end when they face off at Xfinity Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8, 2020.
Sportsbooks have Maryland as a 3.5-point favorite on the opening line, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 139 points.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Prediction
The last time the Wolverines played, they blew out the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 82-58. Michigan’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Nebraska. The Wolverines had a rate of 12.6 (better than their season average of 13.8), while the Cornhuskers posted a mark of 25.4 (above their season average of 14.1). With 18 points on 7-for-18 shooting, Isaiah Livers led Michigan in scoring.
The Terrapins lost to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their last outing, 78-67. Rutgers’ effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Maryland. The Scarlet Knights had a rate of 0.549 (above their season average of 0.490), while the Terrapins posted a mark of 0.431 (below their season average of 0.484). With 16 points and 10 rebounds, Maryland’s Jalen Smith had a good game.
After the Wolverines won both games against the Terrapins last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Michigan won 69-62. The Wolverines made 13 of their 15 free throws (86.7 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (5.9 vs. 12.6).
Maryland should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Maryland ranks 54th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.0 percent), while Michigan forces the 21st-fewest turnovers (16.2 percent). Moreover, the Wolverines rank 50th in effective field goal percentage (0.528), while the Terrapins rank 37th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.459).
Michigan Wolverines vs. Maryland Terrapins Pick
Pick: ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Under
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Michigan ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (17.2) while Maryland ranks 192nd (22.6).
The Wolverines rank 20th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Terrapins rank 158th (13.0).
Maryland averages 38.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 42nd in the country. Michigan ranks 173rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
The Wolverines rank 26th in blocks per game (4.6) while the Terrapins rank 147th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
Michigan ranks 198th in steals per game (5.5) while Maryland ranks 253rd (4.6).
The Wolverines’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 7.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Terrapins have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (10.7 above their season average).