Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Bruins vs. Terrapins CBB Odds
Looking for UCLA Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Bruins taking on the Terrapins on Wednesday, December 14th XFINITY Center, College Park. 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 Bruins Terrapins matchup.
2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (8-2) UCLA Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins (8-2)
- Date: Wednesday, December 14th
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Venue: XFINITY Center, College Park
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Bruins -105 | Terrapins -118
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: UCLA +1 | Maryland -1 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 139.5
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UCLA Bruins
UCLA heads into their matchup vs Maryland with a record of 8-2 and riding a 5 game win streak. Out of 2 games road games this season, UCLA has a record of 1-1. Having been the underdog in 1 game, the Bruins have gone 0-1 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +1 underdogs on the spread. As UCLA prepares for this non-conference matchup, they have a record of 6-2 in non-conference games. In Pac-12 action, they have a mark of 2-0.
Coming into the game, Jaime Jaquez Jr. is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.4 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Jr. is grabbing 5.3 rebounds and adding 2.3 assists. UCLA’s second leading scorer is Jaylen Clark, who has hit 62.1% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 15.11 points per game.
The Bruin’s offense heads into the game ranked 108th in the NCAA at 74.1 points per contest. UCLA’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside as 68.5% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 148th in overall field goal percentage at 45.1%. When the Bruins have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 35.2% of their looks.
In terms of pace, UCLA is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 65.6 per contest, placing them just 576th in college basketball. Currently, UCLA’s 35.9 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Bruins are averaging 11.2 offensive boards per game.
Maryland Terrapins
Maryland heads into their matchup vs UCLA with a record of 8-2 while looking to shake a 2 game losing streak. Currently, Maryland has been the home team 5 times, sitting with a record of 5-0. Getting ready to play for the 7 times as the favorite, the Terrapins have gone 7-0 in those matchups. Playing at home, Maryland comes into this game as -1 point favorite. As Maryland prepares for this non-conference matchup, they have a record of 7-1 in non-conference games. In Big Ten action, they have a mark of 1-1.
Coming into the game, Jahmir Young is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.6 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Young is grabbing 4.6 rebounds and adding 3.4 assists. Maryland’s second-leading scorer is Donta Scott, who has hit 45.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.1 points per game.
The Terrapins 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 has 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.
CBB Betting Trends
- UCLA is 2-3 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Bruins are 5-0 straight up in these matchups.
- UCLA is 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 8-2 SU.
- The Bruins are 0-3 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 0-3 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Terrapins are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs the spread in these contests.
Free UCLA Bruins vs Maryland Terrapins NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Maryland Terrapins -1
Heading into this matchup, our NCAA betting model has identified this game as a profitable opportunity and recommends taking the Maryland Terrapins to pick up the win and cover the spread as -1 point betting favorites. Although Maryland as a team is just 272nd in overall shooting percentage, we see their offense putting together a strong performance against the Bruins’ defense. In addition, the Terrapins have made bettors money who have taken them to cover at home, as they are 6-4 (last 10). At -1 we see there being plenty of value in grabbing the Terrapins to come out on top and cover.
Free CBB Betting Pick: Maryland ATS
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