At the beginning of the college basketball season Maryland was overlooked by nearly everyone as a serious contender. Conversely Michigan was a top chalk for the NCAA basketball championship odds. A clear difference can be seen on the perception of the Terrapins recently. Maryland has been much more profitable than what was the case earlier in the season. Michigan has gotten back on track after struggling at the end of January. Following that blip they are again in championship form. Head coach John Beilein has proven to be a versatile coach. Defense instead of offense now sparks UM.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan Wolverines
Date and Time: Saturday, February 16, 2019, noon ET
Location: Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Maryland vs. Michigan TV Coverage: FOX
Maryland Terrapins
Maryland has improved as a quality betting value. As an example, the Terrapins have paid in six of their last 10 games with five of their last seven going under the total. Defense is the foundation of their success with a national ranking of 37th for points allowed. Offensively Terps are less impressive at 154th for scoring. Owing to that is a record of 18-6 straight up, 12-11-1 vs the odds, and 12-12 on totals. Maryland has climbed to fourth in the Big Ten Conference.
Michigan Wolverines
Along the same lines few teams have been as profitable as Michigan recently. Seven payouts in their last ten games have made gamblers happy. UM has gone under the total in six of their last seven matchups. National metrics have the Maize and Blue ranked 236th for scoring offense but second best for points allowed. As a result, Michigan is 22-2 straight up, 13-11 vs. the spread, and 8-15 under the total.
Important Names on Court
Encompassing Michigan’s success is forward Ignas Brazdeikis. Consider his 15 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Forward Bruno Fernando leads Maryland with 14.8 points and 10.7 rebounds per outing.
Stats to Consider
Maryland has improved as a road dog betting value. As an example, the Terrapins have covered seven of their last 10 games getting points on the road. Just one of their last five as away pups cleared the total. Meanwhile Michigan has the look of a NCAA basketball championship odds winner as a home chalk. Five payouts in their last six laying points at Crisler Center have made bettors quite pleased. Seven of their last nine as home favorites went under the total.
Team vs. Team
Now Maryland has covered in two of their last three online wagering matchups with Michigan. Three of the last four between these teams went over the total. And in their last two visits to Crisler Center the Terrapins have come away with the cash. Two of the last three in this series at UM stayed under the number.
Matchup to Watch
Embracing Michigan’s reputation is their status as a chalk with the NCAA basketball championship odds. But Maryland makes for a dangerous and potentially good value in this one. Recent form and Michigan’s erratic offense can keep the Terps in range.
Maryland vs. Michigan NCAA games Betting Odds Picks
In this situation Maryland should bring home the money as a quality dog.
Maryland vs. Michigan NCAA Betting Online Pick: Maryland Terrapins
Maryland vs. Michigan NCAA Betting Online Score Prediction: Maryland 74, Michigan 73
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