Rutgers vs Maryland Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 13

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  • Maryland (12-19) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Rutgers (13-18)
  • Total (Over/Under): 125.5 points
  • Rutgers / Maryland TV channel: PEAC

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (13-18) visit Target Center to take on the Maryland Terrapins (12-19) on Mar. 13. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EDT in Minneapolis, MN.

Maryland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Rutgers vs. Maryland Over/Under is 125.5 total points.

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Rutgers vs. Maryland Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rutgers+3.5 -115O 125.5 -110+135
Maryland -3.5 -105U 125.5 -110-160

Rutgers vs Maryland Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Maryland will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Rutgers vs Maryland Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Rutgers will cover the spread with 56.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Rutgers has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.70 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Rutgers have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.90 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Rutgers has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 6 away games (+0.45 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+2.20 Units / 11% ROI)

Rutgers Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rutgers has a 13-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.8 Units / -19.91% ROI).

  • 11-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.65 Units / -5.1% ROI
  • 10-21 when betting the Over for -13.1 Units / -38.3% ROI
  • 21-10 when betting the Under for +10 Units / 29.33% ROI

Maryland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Maryland has a 12-19 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.85 Units / -25.95% ROI).

  • 12-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.05 Units / -12.94% ROI
  • 12-19 when betting the Over for -8.9 Units / -26.1% ROI
  • 19-12 when betting the Under for +5.8 Units / 17.01% ROI

Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,539 points/1,413 shots) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Rutgers has averaged 1.09 points per shot (1,539 points/1,413 shots) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Rutgers has averaged 1.05 points per shot (1,806 points/1,724 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.18

Rutgers is shooting 38% (271/710) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Maryland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland is shooting 29% from three (144/502) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Maryland is shooting 31% from three (377/1,212) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Maryland has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (255 assists/ 292 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Maryland is shooting 41% (529/1,293) this season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rutgers has averaged 9.0 steals per game (314 steals/35 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Rutgers has 461 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 9th most among Power Conference teams

Rutgers has averaged 7.1 steals per game (164 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Rutgers has forced 16.3 turnovers per game (570 turnovers/35 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

Maryland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland has allowed 63.1 points per game (883 points/14 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.1

Maryland has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (114/398) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Maryland has allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7

Maryland has allowed 63.0 points per game (1,450 points/23 games) this season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8


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