Colorado State vs Maryland Prediction 3/23/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Colorado State vs Maryland prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, March 23 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 2nd Round of the NCAA Tournament. The winner of this game will meet Florida or UConn in the Sweet 16.

Colorado State Rams Betting Preview

The Colorado State Rams (26-9, 22-13 ATS) are one of the hottest teams in basketball at the moment. The Rams concluded the regular season with seven straight victories to secure the No.2 seed for the Mountain West tournament and then booked three comfortable wins over Nevada, Utah State, and Boise State to win their second conference title. Here at the NCAA tournament, Colorado State beat Memphis 78-70 in the first round.

Colorado State averages 75.3 PPG (143rd) and allows 67.2 PPG (48th). The Rams are 239th in rebounds (34.8) and 34th in assists (16.5). Nique Clifford leads the team with 18.9 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 4.4 APG, and 1.2 SPG. Jalen Lake follows him with 11.2 PPG, 2.9 RPG, and 2.0 APG, while Kyan Evans chips in 10.6 PPG, 2.9 RPG, and 3.1 APG.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins (26-8, 19-15 ATS) won seven of the final eight games in the regular season and entered the Big Ten tournament as the No. 2 seed. The Terrapins joined the tourney in the quarterfinals and defeated Illinois but fell short to Michigan in the semis, losing 81-80. Maryland deservedly got invited to the NCAA tournament where it dismantled Grand Canyon 81-49 in the first round.

Maryland is averaging 81.6 PPG (24th) and is allowing 66.5 PPG (39th). The Terrapins are getting 36.9 RPG (115th) and dish out 14.5 APG (130th). Derik Queen is the team’s top performer with 16.2 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 1.1 SPG, and 1.1 BPG. Ja’Kobi Gillespie has 14.7 PPG, 2.8 RPG, a team-high 4.9 APG, and a team-high 1.9 SPG, while Rodney Rice contributes 13.8 PPG, 2.1 RPG, and 2.1 APG.

Why Colorado State will cover

• Colorado State has won each of its last eight day games.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Maryland’s last six games at a neutral venue have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Four of Colorado State’s last five games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 144+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Maryland ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.1).
• Maryland ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
• Colorado State ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.8).
• Colorado State ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (59.6%).

Colorado State vs Maryland Prediction

It’s going to be the first meeting between these teams. It could be the end of the road for the Rams, who have been terrific lately, but they will surely not go away without a fight. I expect Colorado State to test Maryland here and cause the Terrapins a problem or two, and although I doubt they can make an upset, I believe the Rams can cover the spread. After all, they have been very good against the spread this season and covered each of their previous ten games! Colorado State has covered the Spread in 22 of its last 29 games, and I am backing the Rams to do it again on Sunday.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Colorado State +7.5