Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

Minnesota's head coach Niko Medved gestures while arriving for an NCAA college basketball news conference, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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  • Minnesota is a -8.5 point favorite vs Maryland
  • Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
  • Maryland / Minnesota TV channel: BTN

The Maryland Terrapins visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 pm in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).

The Maryland vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 137.5 total points.

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Maryland vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Maryland+8.5 -110O 137.5 -110+325
Minnesota -8.5 -110U 137.5 -110-425

Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this college basketball game with 75.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Maryland vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 63.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Maryland has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 32 games (+9.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.90 Units / 4% ROI)

Maryland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Maryland has a 8-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.4 Units / -30.58% ROI).

  • 8-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -0.46% ROI
  • 14-8 when betting the Over for +5.2 Units / 21.49% ROI
  • 8-14 when betting the Under for -7.4 Units / -30.58% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.15 Units / -16.5% ROI).

  • 11-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.65 Units / 0.26% ROI
  • 10-13 when betting the Over for -4.3 Units / -17% ROI
  • 13-10 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 7.91% ROI

Maryland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland shot 28% from three (188/660) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Maryland has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (228 assists/ 279 TOs) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4

Maryland has averaged 10.4 assists per game (228 assists/22 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.5

Maryland has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (228 assists/ 279 TOs) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.5

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota is shooting 68% from the free throw line (728/1,073) since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Minnesota averaged 17.7 assists per game (530 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Minnesota is shooting 66% from the free throw line (481/726) at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Minnesota is shooting 68% from the free throw line (756/1,119) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Maryland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland has allowed 42.5 points per game (934 points/22 games) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37.5

Maryland allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game last season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Maryland has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (205/544) this season — tied for 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Maryland has averaged 5.2 steals per game (115 steals/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (110/272) in the second half this season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 45% (784/1,753) last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 45% (387/863) in the second half last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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