Expect a low-scoring game when the 22nd-ranked Indiana Hoosiers (12-3, 3-1 Big 10) challenge the Maryland Terrapins (13-3, 4-1 Big 10) at Xfinity Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, January 11, 2019.
Indiana Hoosiers at Maryland Terrapins Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Terrapins defeated the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 73-67, while the Hoosiers easily got past the Chicago State Cougars 104-55.
Indiana dominated every facet of the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.0 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.616. Chicago State was 21.7 and 0.358, respectively, for those same stats. The Terrapins, meanwhile, 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). Jalen Smith had a solid performance for Maryland with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Indiana was lifted by Romeo Langford, who contributed 19 points.
The Hoosiers won the lone game between these two teams last year, 71-68. The Hoosiers’ 16.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Terrapins, who had a mark of 22.1. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Both teams have had a couple of players step their game up over their last five games. Juwan Morgan (0 points) and Langford (0 points) have been fantastic for the Hoosiers, while Anthony Cowan Jr. (0 points) and Bruno Fernando (0 points) have made great contributions to the Terrapins.
This matchup pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Maryland ranks 34th in offensive efficiency and Indiana ranks 29th in defensive efficiency.
Indiana Hoosiers vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Indiana, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Maryland ranks 31st in rebounds per game (40.2) while Indiana ranks 129th (36.4).
- The Hoosiers average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. The Terrapins rank 149th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- The Hoosiers rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Terrapins rank 113th (3.7).
- Maryland ranks 196th in three pointers attempted per game (20.3) while Indiana ranks 253rd (17.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Terrapins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.2, up from 11.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 86.0 points per game (8.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 60.0 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
