Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Terrapins vs. Scarlet Knights CBB Odds
Looking for Maryland Terrapins vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Terrapins taking on the Scarlet Knights on Thursday, January 5th Jersey Mike’s Arena, Piscataway. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA basketball predictions like this Terrapins Scarlet Knights matchup.
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (10-4) Maryland Terrapins vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-4)
- Date: Thursday, January 5th
- Time: 6:30 ET
- Venue: Jersey Mike’s Arena, Piscataway
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Terrapins +212 | Scarlet Knights -271
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Maryland +6 | Rutgers -6 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 130.5
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Maryland Terrapins
As they head into their 15th game of the season, Maryland currently holds a 10-4 record. Out of 6 games road games this season, Maryland has a record of 3-3. Having been the underdog in 4 games, Maryland has gone 1-3 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +6 underdogs on the spread. Maryland currently has a record of 1-2 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 9-2.
Coming into the game, Jahmir Young is the team leader in scoring, averaging 14.0 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Young is grabbing 4.57 rebounds and adding 3.0 assists. Maryland’s second-leading scorer is Donta Scott, who has hit 42.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.64 points per game.
Maryland’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 70.9, which places them 207th in the NCAA. Maryland’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 62.83% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 272nd in overall field goal percentage at 43.3%. When the Terrapins have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 32.6% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Maryland is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.2 per contest, placing them just 546th in college basketball. Currently, Maryland’s 35.2 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Terrapins are averaging 9.4 offensive boards per game.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers heads into their matchup vs Maryland with a record of 10-4 and riding a 4-game win streak. Currently, the Scarlet Knights have been the home team 10 times, sitting with a record of 9-1. Getting ready to play for the 10 times as the favorite, the Scarlet Knights have gone 8-2 in those matchups. Playing at home, Rutgers comes into this game as -6 point favorites. Rutgers currently has a record of 2-1 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-3.
Coming into the game, Clifford Omoruyi is the team leader in scoring, averaging 14.79 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Omoruyi is grabbing 9.79 rebounds and adding 1.07 assists. Rutgers’ second leading scorer is Cam Spencer, who has hit 50.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.86 points per game.
On offense, Rutgers is one of the worst-performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 67.9 points per game. This figure places them just 302nd in college basketball. Rutgers’ offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 68.61% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 196th in overall field goal percentage at 44.3%. When the Scarlet Knights have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 33.6% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Rutgers is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 64.4 per contest, placing them just 629th in college basketball. Currently, Rutgers’ 35.4 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Scarlet Knights are averaging 10.2 offensive boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends
- Maryland is 2-3 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Terrapins are 2-3 straight up in these matchups.
- Maryland is 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 6-4 SU.
- The Terrapins are 0-3 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-2 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Scarlet Knights are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 3-0 vs the spread in these contests.
Free Maryland Terrapins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Maryland Terrapins +6
In today’s matchup, our analysis has identified the best bet as an opportunity to bet on a road underdog. Coming into the game, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights are the betting favorite, with a point spread set at -6. However, we anticipate Maryland putting up a strong fight and see them covering the spread. It is likely, the public is going to side heavily with the Scarlet Knights as the favorite. But, we see this line being set too high and like the value of taking the Terrapins to cover.
Free CBB Betting Pick: Maryland ATS
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