Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Prediction

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The 23rd-ranked Maryland Terrapins (8-2) welcome the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (4-6) to Xfinity Center. The Terrapins will attempt to lengthen their six-game winning streak. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Odds

In their last game, the Terrapins were victorious over the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, 73-67, while the Greyhounds got blown out by the St. John’s Red Storm, 76-55.

The Terrapins had a much better free throw rate (0.339 vs. 0.138) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.5 vs. 25.6). Loyola Maryland, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.500 vs. 0.169). Jalen Smith was a key piece for Maryland with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Andrew Kostecka, meanwhile had a good game for Loyola Maryland, recording 17 points and five rebounds.

Anthony Cowan Jr. has taken his game to another level as of late for Maryland, averaging 0 points over the last five games.

The productive offense of Maryland will battle against the mid-tier defense of Loyola Maryland. The Terrapins currently rank 66th in offensive efficiency, while the Greyhounds are 304th in defensive efficiency. The Terrapins figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Maryland Terrapins Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Maryland, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Maryland averages 5.1 blocks per game, which ranks 14th in the nation. Loyola Maryland ranks 205th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
  • The Greyhounds rank 145th in steals per game (6.1) while the Terrapins rank 224th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
  • The Terrapins rank third in rebounds allowed per game (28.5) while the Greyhounds rank 124th (34.3).
  • Maryland ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Loyola Maryland ranks 143rd (13.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Greyhounds\u2019 average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 2.4 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Terrapins have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (4.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average).