Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Thursday, January 19, 2023
Venue: XFINITY Center, College Park, MD
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Michigan +3, Maryland -3; Over/Under: 141.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Michigan +3, Maryland -3; Over/Under: 141.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Michigan +3, Maryland -3; Over/Under: 141.5 points
Season Record
Michigan Wolverines: 10-7 (4-2) (3rd place, Big Ten)
Maryland Terrapins: 11-6 (2-4) (11th place, Big Ten)
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Michigan Wolverines: 3-2 last 5
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Michigan Wolverines vs Maryland Terrapins Preview and Analysis
Michigan is coming into this game with a 10-7 record overall and they are 1-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 4-2 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game off a win against the Northwestern Wildcats in their last game. Kobe Bufkin led the team in points in that game with 20 while Dug McDaniel was next on the team with 17 points. Jett Howard led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Hunter Dickinson led the team in rebounds with 15. They were 51.8% from the field, 45.5% from 3-point range, and 70.8% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 76.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 70.6 PPG against them. Michigan has an ATS record of 9-8 this season and their O/U record is 10-7.
Maryland is coming into this game with an 11-6 record overall and they are 8-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 2-4 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Iowa Hawkeyes in their last game. Jahmir Young led the team in points in that game with 20 while Donta Scott was next on the team with 15 points. Jahmir Young led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Donta Scott led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 47.5% from the field, 31.3% from 3-point range, and 66.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 71.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 64.9 PPG against them. Maryland has an ATS record of 10-7 this season and their O/U record is 5-12.
Michigan vs Maryland Prediction
The current betting odds have Maryland listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Maryland is 11-6 overall this season and they just lost their last game but they haven't been a bad team at home this year and they really need to start turning things around in their conference play. They are only 2-4 this season against conference opponents but they have been great at home with an 8-1 home record. Michigan has not been having a better season this year as they are only 10-7 with a worse winning percentage than Maryland, but they have been a lot better in their conference play. Michigan is 4-2 in conference games this season and has been playing well against Big Ten opponents, but they haven't been very good in their road games with a 1-2 road record and they have folded in their road games against better teams in the conference. Maryland hasn't been playing well in the conference but they haven't been a bad team overall this year and they will be desperate to start turning things around here with a win at home. The best way to place a bet here is on Maryland to cover the spread in this game.
Michigan Maryland Prediction: Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, January 19, 2023 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Maryland 76 Michigan 69.
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NCAAB Betting Trends
Michigan Wolverines: 19-10 ATS after scoring 80 points or more. 23-13 ATS after playing a home game. 24-17 UNDER after a game where they covered the spread.
Maryland Terrapins: 4-12 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent. 3-10 ATS in a home game where the total is 140 to 149.5. 8-2 UNDER after allowing 80 points or more.
Key Injuries
Michigan Wolverines: Y. Khayat (F) Ques Thurs - Ankle. J. Llewellyn (G) out for season - Knee.
Maryland Terrapins: P. Emilien (F) Out indefinitely - Foot.
Notable Quotes
“Oh, I was extremely pleased with how our guys bounced back from a tough loss in Iowa. We could have come in with our heads down because we let one slip away — not taking anything away from Iowa, playing as well as they did. But today we responded especially talking about the first six minutes. Defensively, we did a good job defensively knowing that Northwest can shoot the ball extremely well, they’re gonna attack the paint, they’re going to try to expose your ball screens with Buie whether he's trying to get downhill or making the plays of some of their bigs. But we play against good teams in this league and we have a very competitive league. You’re always get teams’ best whether it’s at your home court or on the road.” - Juwan Howard after his team’s win against Northwestern in their last game.
“They really get up and down at home and I really [think] it's a fun way to play. I think Fran always has played that way, so I think [it's important] getting back, limiting their second shots and making them try to score against us in the half-court.” - Kevin Willard after his team’s loss against Iowa in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Michigan Wolverines
K. Bufkin
H. Dickinson
J. Howard
D. McDaniel
T. Williams
Maryland Terrapins
D. Carey
H. Hart
J. Reese
D. Scott
J. Young
Statistical Leaders
Michigan Wolverines
PPG: H. Dickinson (17.8)
APG: D. McDaniel (3.4)
Reb/G: H. Dickinson (8.9)
Maryland Terrapins
PPG: J. Young (15.2)
APG: J. Young (2.8)
Reb/G: J. Reese (6.8)
Coaches:
Michigan Wolverines: Juwan Howard (4th season)
Maryland Terrapins: Kevin Willard (1st season)