Marquette vs Maryland Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/15/24

The Marquette Golden Eagles are visiting the Maryland Terrapins on Friday, November 15th at the XFINITY Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Marquette Golden Eagles vs. Maryland Terrapins Prediction.

Maryland Terrapins Preview

The Maryland Terrapins have a perfect 3-0 record this season and are tied with 5 more teams in the first place of the Big 10. The Terrapins are 2-1 against the spread, and 0-2-1 in over/under this season while having a 3-0 home record.

Offensively, Maryland sits in the top half of the nation, averaging 83 points per game (123rd), while boasting the 7th-best defense nationally, allowing 51.3 points per game. The Terrapins are on the bottom half in shooting percentages, with 45.2 from the field (206th), and 29.3% from beyond the arc (281st).

Maryland is coming off an 84-53 win over Florida A&M, not covering the spread and the game went under the 139.5-point total. The Terrapins played excellent defense, holding their opponents to just 39% from the field, while five of their players scored double digits. Julian Reese led Maryland’s offense with 21 points and a team-high 9 rebounds.

Rodney Rice leads Maryland in scoring this season, with an average of 16.7 points, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie adds 13.3 points and 3.3 rebounds. Maryland will face Canisius and Villanova following this game.

Marquette Golden Eagles Preview

The Marquette Golden Eagles are undefeated this season with a 3-0 record and are tied with three more teams in the first place of the Big East. The Golden Eagles are 2-1 against the spread, and 1-2 in over/under this season while having a 7-5 road record last season.

Offensively, Marquette is a top-100 team in the nation, averaging 84.7 points per game, while boasting an even better defense, allowing 62.3 points per game (70th). The Golden Eagles are on the bottom half in shooting percentages, with 45.3% from the field (204th), and 29.4% from beyond the arc (278th).

Marquette is coming off a 70-62 win over Central Michigan, not covering the spread and the game went under the 150.5-point total. The Golden Eagles had a terrible shooting game, connecting to just 36% of their shots from the field. Stevie Mitchell led Marquette’s offense with 17 points.

Kameron Jones leads Marquette in scoring this season, with an average of 22.7 points and a team-high 6.3 assists. David Joplin adds 15.3 points and a team-high 6.7 rebounds. Marquette will meet Purdue after this one.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won each of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents at XFINITY Center.
• Marquette has lost six of its last seven games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Maryland has won the first half in each of its last 12 games against non-conference opponents at XFINITY Center.

Why the Marquette Golden Eagles will win

• Marquette has won 19 of its last 20 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has lost each of its last five night games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Marquette has won the first half in each of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Maryland’s last six games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
• Each of Marquette’s last six night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Maryland ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (51.3).
• Maryland ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (8.8%).
• Marquette ranks T6th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (14.0).
• Marquette ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (34.0).

Marquette Golden Eagles vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction

In their previous meeting in 2019, Maryland won on the road, 84-63. In this Marquette Golden Eagles vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, Maryland is coming as a -1.5 road favorite. Both teams have been terrific this season, with their defenses standing out, allowing just 113.6 points per game combined. They are also 4-1-1 to the under combined this season and they are both outside the top 200 of the nation in all shooting percentages. Expect points to come at a premium in this game, and take the under.