The No. 22 Maryland Terrapins (6-0) visit the Louisville Cardinals (0-6) as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge Tuesday. The opening tip at the KFC Yum! Center will be at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maryland vs. Louisville odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Maryland has been a solid shooting team — especially in the 2-point game — and has been banging the boards and frequently getting to the charity stripe. The Terrapins last played Friday, defeating Coppin State, but failing to cover a 23.5-point spread in a 95-79 triumph. MU had previously been 5-0 against the number.
The Cardinals are off to their worst start in 82 years. Not since an 0-11 start in 1940-41 has Louisville scuffled like this at the beginning of a season. The Cards have shot just 39.5% from the field while committing an untenable 17.5 turnovers per contest. UL is 0-6 ATS.