The Minnesota Golden Gophers (12-2, 2-1 Big 10) welcome the Maryland Terrapins (12-3, 3-1 Big 10) to Williams Arena, where both teams will look to lengthen their winning streaks. The Terrapins have won their last six games, while the Golden Gophers have won five consecutive games. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Maryland Terrapins at Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Golden Gophers easily got past the Omaha Mavericks 104-76, while the Terrapins beat the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 73-67.
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). The Golden Gophers, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 17.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.710 vs. 0.500). Minnesota’s Jordan Murphy had a good outing, recording 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Maryland, meanwhile, received a boost from Jalen Smith, who had 19 points and 13 rebounds.
The Terrapins won the only game between these two teams last year, 77-66. Maryland’s 0.422 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Minnesota, who had a rate of 0.219. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The Terrapins’ Anthony Cowan Jr. has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Murphy has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Golden Gophers.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Golden Gophers rank 14th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.2 percent), while Maryland ranks 27th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.5 percent).
Maryland at Minnesota Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Minnesota, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Maryland averages 5.3 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the country. Minnesota ranks 158th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
- The Golden Gophers allow the 41st-fewest assists per game (11.0) while the Terrapins rank 55th (11.5).
- The Golden Gophers rank 35th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while the Terrapins rank 130th (22.6).
- Maryland ranks eighth in rebounds allowed per game (29.1) while Minnesota ranks 65th (33.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Gophers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 7.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Terrapins have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (3.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
