In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, January 13th, at the Xfinity Center College Park. Let’s take a look at a Maryland Terrapins vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Pick.
Minnesota is Awful
There is no other way to put it, this Minnesota team is awful, and this is a team that could easily lose, and it wouldn’t be all that shocking. Two games ago against Ohio State, they ended up losing in double overtime by a point. In the last game against the Wisconsin Badgers, Minnesota scored 59 points while their defense gave up 80 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down by only a point, but in the second half the defense gave up 50 points, and that led to the defeat. Minnesota as a team shot 38.6 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from behind the three-point line.
Minnesota is averaging 68.2 points per game while the defense is giving up 67.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 321st in the league while the defense is ranked 76th. They are averaging 15.7 assists per game. This is a team that has had some awful second half and in this one game, they need to try and play a complete game. Dawson Garcia has been the top player for Minnesota averaging 18.4 points while shooting 49.2 percent from the field and 35.5 percent from behind the three-point line.
What a Win for Maryland
Maryland had lost two games in a row, but they are coming off quite the victory in the last game. Maryland faced off against UCLA and the defense gave up only 61 points while the offense scored 79 points. Ja’Kobi Gillespie had a strong game putting up 27 points, four rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that paced the team on the way to the victory.
Maryland is averaging 85.1 points while their defense is giving up 63.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league while the defense is ranked 20th. The offense is ranked 16th in the league while the defense is ranked 20th. They are averaging 1.58 assists per game which is 80th in the league. Center Derik Queen is averaging 15.5 points while shooting 55.5 percent from the field.
Why Minnesota Will Beat Maryland
- Minnesota has lost each of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.
- Maryland has won each of its last nine night games against Minnesota.
- Minnesota has lost the first half in eight of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- Maryland ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+31.2).
- Maryland ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.70).
- Minnesota ranks T21st among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.3).
- Minnesota ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.53).
Total Points Facts
- Each of Maryland’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 142+ points.
- Each of Minnesota’s last seven games against the Big Ten Conference has produced a total of 139+ points.
Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction
Maryland is going to put on another show in this game. Maryland is averaging 85.1 points and this Gophers team just isn’t talented enough with the offense. Maryland’s defense is giving up 63.3 points per game and they are going to step up in a big way here. Outside of Dawson Garcia, this Gophers offense is not talented enough, and it’s going to be the Terrapins that will cruise. Back Maryland against the spread. This is one of my favorite plays on the board.