- West Virginia (19-14) is a West Virginia -2.5 point favorite vs Maryland (21-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
- Watch the game on CBS
The #9 seed West Virginia Mountaineers (19-14) visit Legacy Arena at BJCC to take on the #8 seed Maryland Terrapins (21-12) on Mar. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 12:15pm EDT in Birmingham.
West Virginia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).
The West Virginia vs. Maryland Over/Under is 138.5 total points.
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West Virginia vs. Maryland Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| West Virginia | -2.5 -105 | O 138.5 -110 | -140 |
| Maryland | +2.5 -115 | U 138.5 -110 | +115 |
West Virginia vs Maryland Prediction for March Madness:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts West Virginia will win this March Madness game with 55.2% confidence.
West Virginia vs Maryland Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts West Virginia will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both West Virginia and Maryland, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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West Virginia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- West Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 50 games (+16.40 Units / 30% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 43 games (+14.95 Units / 18% ROI)
- West Virginia has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.05 Units / 28% ROI)
- West Virginia have covered the Spread in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 59% ROI)
Maryland Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Maryland has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 19 games at home (+17.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Maryland have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 23 games at home (+14.60 Units / 58% ROI)
- Maryland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+11.95 Units / 23% ROI)
- Maryland has hit the Team Total Over in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 86% ROI)
- Maryland have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
West Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
West Virginia has gone 17-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.65 Units / -1.79% ROI).
- 17-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.3 Units / 2.63% ROI
- 21-12 when betting the Over for +7.8 Units / 21.49% ROI
- 12-21 when betting the Under for -11.1 Units / -30.58% ROI
Maryland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Maryland has gone 21-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+7.75 Units / 21.32% ROI).
- 18-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.5 Units / 5.93% ROI
- 11-21 when betting the Over for -12.1 Units / -33.33% ROI
- 21-11 when betting the Under for +8.9 Units / 24.52% ROI
West Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:
West Virginia averaged 0.93 points per shot (300 points/321 shots) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17
West Virginia shot 47% (150/321) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 58%
West Virginia shot 47% from inside the arc (150/321) on shots around the rim last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 58%
West Virginia shot 41% (306/752) in half court possessions last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Maryland Offensive Stats & Trends:
Maryland is shooting 79% from the free throw line (541/686) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%
Maryland is shooting 29% from three (169/576) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Maryland has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (366 assists/ 372 TOs) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Maryland is shooting 28% from three (73/257) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
West Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:
West Virginia allowed opponents to shoot 64% on catch and shoot opportunities (23/36) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 47%
West Virginia allowed opponents to shoot 56% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (14/25) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%
West Virginia allowed an average of 1.35 points per shot (1,034 points/765 shots) in the second half last season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
West Virginia allowed opponents to shoot 56% on catch and shoot opportunities (14/25) on left corner attempts last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%
Maryland Defensive Stats & Trends:
Maryland has averaged 6.1 steals per game (328 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9
Maryland has averaged 6.1 steals per game (128 steals/21 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.5
Maryland has allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (1,513 points/1,223 shots) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Maryland has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (649/1,550) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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