The back half of Sunday's compelling Big Ten Basketball doubleheader is set to feature the Maryland Terrapins traveling to Iowa City to face the Iowa Hawkeyes. Read on for our Maryland-Iowa college basketball picks based on current odds.
After winning each of its first eight games, Maryland (10-6 against the spread, 5-11 Over/Under) has struggled over the past month against tougher opponents. The Terrapins have yet to win a conference game on the road, with recent losses to Michigan and Rutgers coming by double-digit margins. Maryland was able to pull out a home win over Ohio State in its last game one week ago.
Little was expected of Iowa (10-7 ATS, 10-7 O/U) following a three-game losing skid to the likes of Eastern Illinois, Nebraska, and Penn State. However, the Hawkeyes seem to have regained their form. Despite trailing by 10 at halftime against Indiana, Iowa was able to rally for the upset win. The team also won subsequent games against Rutgers and Michigan.
Here is our best Maryland vs. Iowa college basketball pick (odds via PointsBet; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
Maryland vs. Iowa Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 15, 4:30 p.m. ET
- TV: BTN
- Location: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA