It will be a battle between Big 10 opponents when the Indiana Hoosiers (11-8, 4-3 Big 10) welcome the Maryland Terrapins (15-6, 4-4 Big 10) to Assembly Hall. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 22, 2018.
Maryland opened as a 1.5-point favorite, while the Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 141 points.
Maryland Terrapins at Indiana Hoosiers ATS Prediction
The Terrapins come in on a high note after beating the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their last game, 77-66. Maryland’s 0.422 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Minnesota, who had a rate of 0.219. The Terrapins’ mark was above their season average of 0.308, while the Golden Gophers’ was below their season average of 0.275. Maryland was lifted by Anthony Cowan, who contributed 15 points, 10 assists and six rebounds.
The last time the Hoosiers played, they were blown out by the No. 9 Michigan State Spartans, 85-57. Michigan State’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Indiana. The Spartans had a rate of 38.7 (above their season average of 37.8), while the Hoosiers posted a mark of 19.5 (below their season average of 34.5). Indiana’s Robert Johnson had a good game, leading the team in scoring with 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams face off. Indiana ranks 275th in possessions per game (68.0) and Maryland is 273rd (68.0).
Maryland holds records of 15-6 straight up (SU) and 10-6-1 against the spread (ATS). Just over half of the Terrapins’ games have finished over the total.
Meanwhile, Indiana owns records of 11-8 SU and 9-8-2 ATS. Contrary to Maryland, Hoosiers games have finished under the O/U total 52.6 percent of the time.
Johnson has averaged 16.4 points, 4.2 assists and 1.2 steals over the last five games for Indiana.
After the Terrapins won the only game against the Hoosiers last season, 75-72, these teams will meet for the first time this year. Maryland’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Indiana. The Terrapins had a rate of 0.316, while the Hoosiers posted a mark of 0.125.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Indiana Hoosiers ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Maryland is 3-4 ATS with 4 overs and 3 unders.
At home, Indiana is 7-4-1 ATS with 7 overs and 5 unders.
Maryland ranks 17th in rebounds allowed per game (30.7) while Indiana ranks 121st (34.5).
The Terrapins rank 37th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Hoosiers rank 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Maryland ranks 100th in assists per game (14.6) while Indiana ranks 140th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
The Hoosiers average 6.3 steals per game, which ranks 119th in the NCAA. The Terrapins rank 146th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Maryland is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Indiana is 3-2 ATS with 4 unders and 1 over over their last five games.
The Terrapins have been outscored by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Maryland has defeated opponents by an average of 10.2 points.
During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (6.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (2.9 below their season average).
