The No. 19 Maryland Terrapins (16-3, 7-1 Big 10) travel to Michigan State to take on the No. 6 Spartans (16-2, 7-0 Big 10) in a matchup that pits great offense against exceptional defense. The game begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Monday, January 21, 2019.
Maryland Terrapins at Michigan State Spartans Betting Prediction
The Terrapins will be hoping for a similar result after topping the Ohio State Buckeyes in their last matchup, 75-61. One of Maryland’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 14-16 (87.5 percent), while the Buckeyes were 9-12 (75.0 percent). Bruno Fernando played a key role for Maryland with 13 points and 15 rebounds.
In the Spartans’ last game, they defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 70-64. Michigan State’s 0.491 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Nebraska, who had a rate of 0.366. The Spartans’ mark was below their season average of 0.579, while the Cornhuskers’ was below their season average of 0.546. Cassius Winston was the top scorer from either team with 29 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
This showdown figures to be a shootout as two of the country’s best offenses go head-to-head. Michigan State ranks sixth with 119.2 points per 100 possessions and Maryland is 25th (114.7).
After the Spartans won both matchups against the Terrapins last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Michigan State won 74-68. Michigan State won the rebounding battle. The Spartans had more offensive rebounds (19 vs. nine), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 20) and total rebounds (46 vs. 29).
Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan State Spartans Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Maryland is sixth in the country with 29.1 rebounds allowed per game while Michigan State is 46th with 32.1 rebounds allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
The Terrapins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, down from 11.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.2 points per game (4.5 below their season average).
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