The Maryland Terrapins have two difficult games this week. Both will serve as a fork in the road to their College Basketball odds season. At the onset, Maryland got off to a strong start under first year head coach Kevin Willard. But that success was built on relatively weak opponents. Since the Terrapins entered Big Ten conference play, success and payouts have been much less frequent. So far, the inconsistent Michigan Wolverines have played like a name brand that doesn’t fill the billing. Michigan visits Maryland on Thursday night in a key Big Ten Conference game.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Maryland Terrapins Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, January 19, 2023, 7:00 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Xfinity Center, College Park, Maryland |
| TV Coverage: | TBD |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Michigan | +2½ (-110) | 142½ (-110) | +122 |  |
| Maryland | -2½ (-110) | 142½ (-110) | -142 | |
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Michigan at Maryland SBG Odds Overview
Certainly, Michigan is a power sportsbook brand in football. And their consistency in basketball carries over as well. The Wolverines are a consistent March madness contender. However, that consistency is not always translated at the payout window. Michigan attracts too much square money based on branding. And their lack of discipline on the hardwood is a source of frustration. Hence, Maryland will pick up Wise Guy money as hard fighting and a capable home team that should get an enhanced price.
Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
The Michigan Wolverines are 9-7 straight up, 8-8 against the spread, and 9-7 over/under the total. Overall, Michigan has national rankings of 108th for scoring offense, 164th for field goal percentage, 126th for 3-point field goal percentage, 267th for free throw percentage, and 89th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Michigan has national rankings of 213th for scoring defense, 118th for field goal percentage permitted, 132nd for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 322nd for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Michigan dropped three of its previous five games to the odds. Three of those games stayed under. Hunter Dickinson leads the M Men with 18.2 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Michigan has recruited better under current head coach Juwan Howard. Previously, former head coach John Beilein produced better results with a little bit less material. Beilein’s teams played with strong fundamentals. Howard’s team is allowed to freelance more. Michigan’s failure to button up has often cost gamblers.
Juwan Howard has been an interesting case. At the beginning, he arrived humble and in tears at taking over at his alma mater. But his temper has gotten him into numerous altercations and trouble with the administration. And as Beilein’s recruits departed over time, results have declined.
Maryland Terrapins Team Overview
The Maryland Terrapins are 11-5 straight up, 10-6 against the spread, and 5-11 over/under the total. Overall, Maryland has national rankings of 177th for scoring offense, 167th for field goal percentage, 303rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 184th for free throw percentage, and 101st for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Maryland has national rankings of 48th for scoring defense, 45th for field goal percentage permitted, 36th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 192nd for defensive rebounding.
Maryland has dropped four of its previous six games to the spread. Four of their last five games stayed under. Namely, Jahmir Young leads the Terps with 14.9 points per game.
Michigan at Maryland SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Maryland has the NCAABB betting potential to stay within the number. And the Terps could spring an outright upset.
Michigan at Maryland SBG Best Bet: Maryland Terrapins.