Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Golden Gophers vs Terrapins CBB Odds
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(19-11) Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Maryland Terrapins (21-9)
Date: Friday, March 8, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: XFINITY Center, College Park, Maryland
CBB Moneyline Odds: OFF
CBB Betting Odds: Maryland Terrapins -7
CBB Betting Total: 135
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This Big Ten matchup features the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Maryland Terrapins. This is the season finale for both teams and both will be trying to make a final impression on the tournament committee ahead of the conference tournament next week.
Maryland easily won in the first meeting by a score of 82-67.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota sits as a projected 11th seed as of right now in the tournament. A win would surely move them up a seed or two and would secure them a spot in the Big Dance. A loss and they will need to get a win or two in the Big Ten tournament next week to secure their spot.
Offensively the Golden Gophers are decent at best. Averaging 71.5 points per game is only good for 209th in the country. After getting outplayed by Maryland in the first meeting, the Golden Gophers will need to score at least in the 70’s to have a legit shot of pulling off the upset. The problem is the Maryland defense is very solid and Minnesota will be playing on the road and on Senior Night.
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The Golden Gophers actually have a solid defense when it comes to points allowed per game. They are only 107th in the country, but allowing an average of less than 70 points will certainly help you win a decent amount of games. Last time they met with the Terrapins, they allowed 82 points. This ended up being too much for Minnesota to handle hence why they lost. If Minnesota is going to win this game, their target number to hold the Terrapins to is 75 or less.
Maryland Terrapins
The Terrapins enter this game on a two-game losing streak, making this a must win. A win over the Golden Gophers and two losses by Wisconsin would mean Maryland could still clinch a top 4 seed in the Big Ten. Otherwise, they will most likely finish 5th and would not receive the double-bye.
The Terrapins have not scored all that much this season, with an average of 71.8 points per game. They will need to rely on their ability to rebound to get second chance scoring opportunities. Leading scorer, Anthony Cowan Jr. has struggled recently going 10-26 in the last two games combined and 1-11 from three point range. Maryland is still a great team, but they will need Cowan Jr. to play much better if they are going to compete for a Big Ten title.
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The defense has overall been the best part of this Maryland team. They allow 65.1 points per game, which ranks 35th in the country. Opponents only are shooting 39.6% from the field against, which is good for 16th in the country. Their biggest advantage is their ability to box out and limit their opponents rebounds. Allowing just 27.7 boards per game is good for 13th in the country and will be the key to winning this game.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Under is 7-2 in MINN last 9 overall.
- Under is 7-2 in MINN last 9 vs. Big Ten.
- Under is 15-5-1 in MINN last 21 road games.
Free Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Maryland Terrapins NCAAB Prediction:
Maryland is still fighting for a double-bye in the Big Ten tournament and that will propel them to a win in their regular season finale.
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: UNDER 135
Both teams have decent defenses, which will allow the total to hit the under.
NCAAB Free Score Prediction: Minnesota 62 – Maryland 70
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