Maryland vs Iowa Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 24

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Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery, center, reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Indiana, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Iowa City, Iowa.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 24, 2024, 10:43 AM
  • Iowa (8-10) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Maryland (7-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Maryland / Iowa TV channel: BTN

The Maryland Terrapins (7-12) visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena to take on the Iowa Hawkeyes (8-10) on Jan. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Iowa City, IA.

Iowa is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Maryland vs. Iowa Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Maryland vs. Iowa Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Maryland+5.5 -110O 151.5 -110+195
Iowa -5.5 -110U 151.5 -110-250

Maryland vs Iowa Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa will win this college basketball game with 67.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Maryland vs Iowa Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Maryland will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Maryland has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+6.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.45 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+1.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+11.00 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+5.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Iowa has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.70 Units / 7% ROI)

Maryland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Maryland has a 7-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI).

  • 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.75 Units / -4.31% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -29.67% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Under for +4.3 Units / 20.57% ROI

Iowa Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units / -2.36% ROI
  • 13-5 when betting the Over for +7.5 Units / 37.97% ROI
  • 5-13 when betting the Under for -9.35 Units / -47.1% ROI

Maryland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland is shooting 28% from three (117/413) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Maryland is shooting 28% from three (117/413) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Maryland has a TS% of 43% this season — tied for 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Maryland is shooting 28% from three (117/413) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Iowa Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (354 assists/ 177 TOs) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (354 assists/ 177 TOs) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (897 assists/ 503 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa has an assist to turnover ratio of 2.0 (596 assists/ 294 TOs) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4

Maryland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (107/370) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Maryland has averaged 6.0 steals per game (324 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Maryland has 324 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th most among Big 10 Teams

Maryland has allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Iowa Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa has averaged 8.1 steals per game (146 steals/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Iowa has averaged 7.1 steals per game (362 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Iowa has allowed 39.9 points per game (2,033 points/51 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35.5

Iowa has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (890/1,937) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 41%


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