The No. 19 Indiana Hoosiers try to avoid the upset trend of this year’s Big Ten Tournament when they take on the Maryland Terrapins in a quarterfinal contest on Friday night. Indiana is the No. 3 seed in the tournament, which has seen five of the first six contests won by the lower seed, after it finished in a tie for second place in the Big Ten college basketball standings.
Sixth-seeded Maryland was the only team to live up to its seed in the first two days of the tournament, topping Minnesota on Thursday after finishing in a four-way tie for fifth in the regular season. This should be one of the better NCAA basketball games today, so let’s take a closer look at this contest and make some Maryland vs Indiana best bets for you to bet on.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Indiana Hoosiers Odds
The NCAAB odds are set for this game to be a very tight affair, with the Hoosiers favored by just two points. If you’re making a point-spread bet, you’ll get -110 odds no matter which of these NCAA basketball teams you go with.
If your college basketball picks are going to include a moneyline bet, you can get Indiana at -135 or Maryland at +115. The over/under for this game has been set at 135 points, with -110 odds on either side of that wager.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Indiana Hoosiers Information
Maryland Terrapins vs Indiana Hoosiers
Location of the Game: United Center, Chicago, IL.
Date and Time: Friday, March 10, 2023, 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: Big Ten Network
Maryland Terrapins vs. Indiana Hoosiers Analysis
Maryland Terrapins Performance Recap and Analysis
Terrapins snapped a two-game losing streak with their second-round win over Minnesota on Thursday night. The Terrapins looked on the path to a double-bye in this tournament with a top-four finish in the Big Ten standings, but dropped road games to Ohio State and Penn State in the regular season’s final week.
Senior guard Jahmir Young leads the Terrapins in both scoring (16.2 points) and assists (3.2) while also recording 1.2 steals per contest on the defensive end. Young had 15 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals in Thursday’s win after scoring 26 points and grabbing eight boards against Penn State on Sunday.
A big key for Maryland’s upset bid will be the ability of sophomore forward Julian Reese to stay out of foul trouble and in the game. Reese had four fouls in Thursday’s win against Minnesota, and he’ll have to guard Indiana’s All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis often. When he can play, Reese makes an impact, averaging 11.4 points and 7.3 rebounds, including recording double-doubles in four of the team’s last six outings.
Maryland Terrapins Key Injuries
Maryland’s college basketball injury report is empty heading into Friday’s contest.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Trends to Know
- Maryland is 4-0 against the spread in its last four neutral-site games.
- The Terrapins are 4-1 against the spread in their last five contests.
- The under is 11-3-1 in Maryland’s last 15 games following a win.
Indiana Hoosiers Performance Recap and Analysis
Indiana isn’t going to take the Terrapins lightly considering the way the Big Ten Tournament has gone so far and the fact that in the only game on this year’s NCAAB schedule between the two schools, Maryland came out on top. The Hoosiers are securely in the NCAA Tournament, but a run in the Big Ten Tournament could help their seeding come Sunday.
Jackson-Davis is one of the top college basketball players in the country, and as he goes, so will the Hoosiers throughout the rest of March Madness. His play on the interior on both ends of the floor is what has some people making Indiana one of their favorite teams when betting on March Madness. The senior is averaging 20.5 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 2.8 blocks per game.
When making your Maryland vs Indiana best bets, you have to factor in the ability of freshman guard Jalen Hood-Schifino to produce on a bigger stage than he’s been on in his brief collegiate career. Hood-Schifino is averaging 13.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.8 assists while shooting 36.3% from 3-point range.
Indiana Hoosiers Key Injuries
The Hoosiers have been dealing with various injuries throughout the season, but most of their main rotation is intact for the tournament run. Junior forward Jordan Geronimo hasn’t played since late February due to a lower body injury, and he is listed a questionable for the Big Ten Tournament.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Trends to Know
- Indiana is 1-5 against the spread in its last six games.
- The Hoosiers are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games against a team with a winning record.
- The over is 4-0 in Indiana’s last four games.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Indiana Hoosiers Betting Picks
Moneyline: Your Maryland vs Indiana best bets should start with who will win the game straight up. Upsets have been the norm in the Big Ten Tournament so far, and the NCAA college basketball odds are expecting a close contest in this one as well. We like the Hoosiers to come out on top and advance to Saturday’s semifinal round.
Spread: This could be a close game, so when you make your college basketball picks, two points could be a big difference. Indiana has the best player on the floor in this game in Jackson-Davis, but can the Hoosiers play as a team and make Maryland pay when it focuses on him? We think they will and will cover the spread in doing it.
Over/Under Total: The last of your college basketball predictions will have to do with the effectiveness of the offenses of these two teams. Both teams can fill it up when they get hot from the perimeter, and when making your college basketball picks today, go with over 135 points.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Indiana Hoosiers Score Predictions
Big Ten Pick: Indiana Hoosiers 78, Maryland Terrapins 72
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