St. Francis vs Maryland Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/17/24

In this article, we will formulate a Saint Francis vs Maryland Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  December 17th, at the Xfinity Center College Park. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Red Flash’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Terrapins’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Saint Francis

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Maryland

-Recent betting trends in games played between Saint Francis and Maryland

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Red Flash and Terrapins. 

Can Saint Francis Bounce Back

Saint Francis has had their issues this season, and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Saint Francis scored 66 points but the defense gave up 69 points and that led to the three-point defeat. Forward Miles Webb had a strong game putting up 17 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago the offense scored 107 points and they are going to need the offense to get back on the right track here. Saint Francis is averaging 72.4 points while their defense is giving up 74.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 254th in the league while the defense is ranked 263rd. Bobby Rosenberger III is averaging 13.5 points while shooting 47.1 percent from the field. St. Francis will take on Robert Morris after this game.

Maryland Fell Just Short

Maryland in the last game faced off against Purdue and they scored 78 points but the defense gave up 83 points and that led to the defeat. Derik Queen had a strong game putting up 26 points, 12 rebounds, and one assist. There were four different players that put up at least 13 points. Maryland overall this season is averaging 85.5 points while their defense is giving up 61.1 points per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 16th. Center Derik Queen has been the top player for Maryland averaging 17.5 points while shooting 60.9 percent from the field. Maryland will face Syracuse, MD Eastern Shore, Washington, Oregon, and UCLA following this one.

Saint Francis vs Maryland Prediction

Maryland is going to bounce back in a big way here. Maryland is averaging 85.5 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Saint Francis defense is giving up 74.3 points per game and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Saint Francis has no one to slow down Derik Queen, and that will be the difference as Maryland is going to get the job done. Back Maryland against the spread here.

Shane Mickle's Pick: Maryland -34