Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-1) head to third-ranked Maryland to take on the Terrapins (8-0). The game can be seen on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Maryland Terrapins Betting Odds
Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Terrapins defeated the Marquette Golden Eagles 84-63, while the Fighting Irish beat the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights 91-66.
Notre Dame played a flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 37.1 (above their season average of 26.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.603 (above their season average of 0.465). Fairleigh Dickinson was 26.2 and 0.430, respectively, for those same stats. The Terrapins, meanwhile, knocked down 12 of their 16 free throws (75.0 percent) and held the Golden Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 25.9). Maryland received a boost from Darryl Morsell, who had 17 points and 10 rebounds. John Mooney, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Notre Dame with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Maryland ranks 295th in possessions per game (67.0) and Notre Dame is 302nd (66.7) since the 2018-19 season. Also, the Fighting Irish rank first in turnover percentage (13.9 percent), while the Terrapins rank 348th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.7 percent).
Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Maryland Terrapins Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Notre Dame, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Maryland averages 39.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 16th in the country. Notre Dame ranks 313th in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
- The Fighting Irish average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 47th in the country. The Terrapins rank 128th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- The Fighting Irish rank 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while the Terrapins rank 240th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
- Notre Dame ranks 14th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Maryland ranks 204th (6.7).