Bucknell vs Maryland Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/27/24

The Bucknell Bison are visiting the Maryland Terrapins on Wednesday, November 27th at the XFINITY Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction.

Maryland Terrapins Preview

The Maryland Terrapins have a 5-1 record this season and are coming off a 76-75 win over Villanova. The Terrapins are 3-3 against the spread, and 3-2-1 in over/under, while having a 4-1 home record. 

Offensively, Maryland is averaging 84.5 points per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 57.3 points per game, which is the 8th-best in the nation. The Terrapins shoot 48.7% from the field (67th), and 30.6% from beyond the arc (284th). The Terrapins shoot 72.2% from the free-throw line (141st) and are grabbing 40.8 rebounds per game (66th).

Derik Queen leads Maryland in scoring with an average of 16.2 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie adds 14.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Bucknell Bison Preview

The Bucknell Bison have a 4-3 record this season and are coming off a 53-57 loss in Rider. The Bison are 4-2-1 against the spread, and 5-2 in over/under, while they have a 2-1 road record. 

Offensively, Bucknell is averaging 76.4 points per game, which ranks 191st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76 points per game (275th). The Bison shoot 44.2% from the field (219th) and 33.1% from beyond the arc (191st). The Bison shoot 65.9% from the free-throw line (298th) and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game (180th).

Noah Williamson leads Bucknell in scoring with an average of 16.9 points and a team-high 7.7 rebounds, while Josh Bascoe adds 14.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Bucknell will meet Siena, St. Bonaventure, Radford, and Gonzaga after this game.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won each of its last 18 day games against non-conference opponents at XFINITY Center.
• Bucknell has lost each of its last six away games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Maryland has won the first half in each of its last 14 games against non-conference opponents at XFINITY Center.

Why the Bucknell Bison will win

• Bucknell has won four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Bucknell has won the first half in five of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Maryland ranks T3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (1.5).
• Maryland ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist-to-turnover ratio this season (0.53).

Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction

Maryland has won both previous meetings against Bucknell but were 1-1 against the spread. In this Bucknell Bison vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, Maryland is coming as -24 home favorites. Maryland has been excellent so far this season, with a top-52 offense and the 8th-best defense nationally, winning their opponents by an average of 27.2 points. The Terrapins are also in the top 70 of the nation both in field goal percentage and in rebounding, while on the other hand, Bucknell is below average in every single statistical category. The value here lies with the home team, so pick the Maryland Terrapins and lay the points at home.