Grand Canyon vs Maryland Prediction 3/21/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Grand Canyon vs Maryland prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, March 21 at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this game in the 1st Round of the NCAA Tournament. The winner of this game will meet Memphis or Colorado State in the 2nd Round.

Grand Canyon Lopes Betting Preview

The Grand Canyon Lopes (26-7, 13-19 ATS) were on a six-game winning streak and aiming for the seventh in a row but Abilene Christian prevented them in overtime in the final game of the regular season. Grand Canyon came into the WAC tournament as the No. 2 seed and had no trouble defeating UT Arlington and California Baptist to make it to the finals where the Lopes beat the No. 1 seed Utah Valley to clinch the title and secure their place at the Big Dance.

Grand Canyon is averaging 79.2 PPG (58th) and is allowing 69.1 PPG (89th). The Lopes are getting 37.4 RPG (89th) and dish out 14.1 APG (160th). JaKobe Coles is the team’s top performer with 14.8 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 2.2 APG, and 1.2 SPG. Tyon Grant-Foster has 14.5 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 2.0 APG, a team-high 1.8 SPG, and a team-high 1.6 BPG, while Ray Harrison contributes 11.6 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 2.9 APG, and 1.1 SPG.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

Maryland Terrapins (25-8, 18-15 ATS) played some excellent basketball late in the season. The Terrapins registered eight wins out of the final nine games of the regular season and deservedly secured the No. 2 seed for the Big Ten tournament. The only loss during this positive stretch came to Michigan State, and it was a narrow one. Maryland dismantled Illinois in the conference quarterfinals but fell short to Michigan in the semis, losing 81-80.

Maryland averages 81.7 PPG (24th) and allows 67.0 PPG (44th). The Terrapins are 123rd in rebounds (36.7) and 118th in assists (14.7). Derik Queen leads the team with 16.3 PPG, a team-high 9.0 RPG, 1.1 SPG, and 1.1 BPG. Ja’Kobi Gillespie follows him with 14.7 PPG, 2.8 RPG, a team-high 5.0 APG, and a team-high 1.8 SPG, while Rodney Rice chips in 13.9 PPG, 2.2 RPG, and 2.1 APG.

Why Maryland will beat Grand Canyon

• Maryland has won 17 of its last 18 games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Nineteen of Grand Canyon’s last 21 day games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Six of Maryland’s last seven games against non-conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 147 or fewer 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).
• Grand Canyon ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.5).
• Grand Canyon ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (9.6).

Grand Canyon vs Maryland Prediction

It’s going to be the first-ever meeting between these two teams. I don’t even need to compare the strength of the respective conferences these teams represent; Maryland is at least a level higher than Grand Canyon despite the Lopes’ better overall record this season. While the Lopes didn’t record a single win against a top-25 team, Maryland secured five such wins. The Terrapins are in great form and were unlucky in the semis of their conference tournament, but I believe they can go far at the NCAA tournament. Grand Canyon has only covered the Spread in 13 of its last 34 games. I think Maryland will win by at least ten points. Back the Terrapins to cover.

Oliver Zivic's Pick: Maryland -9.5