The Maryland Terrapins (9-2) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they square off with the Seton Hall Pirates (8-3) at Xfinity Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Seton Hall Pirates at Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction
In the Pirates’ last contest, they blew out the Wagner Seahawks, 89-49. The Pirates had a much better free throw rate (0.328 vs. 0.125) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 20.9). Seton Hall rallied around Myles Powell, who was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 10-for-13 shooting.
The Terrapins beat the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens in their last matchup, 73-67. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Maryland’s largest advantages. They made 30 trips to the line, 19 more than Delaware. Jalen Smith was Maryland’s high scorer with 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Powell (0 points) has been great for the Pirates while Anthony Cowan Jr. (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Terrapins.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Maryland figures to have a noteworthy edge. The Terrapins defense ranks 52nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.462), while the Seton Hall offense is ranked 204th in effective field goal percentage (0.510). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Pirates. They rank 14th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent). Conversely, the Terrapins force the 97th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.0 percent).
Seton Hall vs. Maryland Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Maryland ranks 23rd in rebounds per game (40.7) while Seton Hall ranks 181st (34.2).
The Pirates rank 11th in steals allowed per game (4.5) while the Terrapins rank 155th (7.8).
Maryland ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.4) while Seton Hall ranks 143rd in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
The Terrapins rank 48th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Pirates rank 105th (12.8).
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The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Terrapins have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (1.7 above their season average).
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