The Maryland Terrapins (10-4, 1-2 Big Ten) battle the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (10-4, 2-1) Thursday. Tip from The RAC is set for 6:30 p.m. ET.'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maryland vs. Rutgers'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Scarlet Knights are coming off a 65-64 win over No. 1 Purdue Monday, handing the Boilermakers their 1st loss of the season. Rutgers covered as 8.5-point road underdogs and is 10-4 against the spread (ATS) this season. The Scarlet Knights have covered 4 straight games, 3 of which they were at least 9-point favorites. Rutgers ranks top 5 in opponents’ FG percentage (36.3%) and opponents’ 3-point FG percentage (25%).
The Terrapins are a solid 9-5 ATS on the season. They were destroyed by the Michigan Wolverines 81-46 Sunday as 1-point road underdogs. Maryland, despite its season-long record, has failed to cover 3 of its last 4. Its strength is also defense as it sits 42nd in opponents’ FG percentage (39.7%) and 18th in opponents’ 3-point FG percentage (28.2%).
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