The No. 21 Maryland Terrapins (9-3) welcome the UMBC Retrievers (9-4) to 'Xfinity Center Thursday. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UMBC vs. Maryland'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Terrapins beat Saint Peter’s 75-45 their last time on the court on Dec. 22, covering as 22.5-point favorites. Maryland is 9-3 against the spread (ATS) this season and 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games. The Terrapins have lost 3 of their last 4 games, all against Power 5 programs.
UMBC is 7-5 ATS on the season. The Retrievers beat William & Mary 78-62 on Dec. 18 and covered as 6.5-point home favorites. They are 3-2 straight up when away from home this season. UMBC has covered 6 of its last 8 games.