Maryland vs Alabama Prediction 11/26/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Maryland vs Alabama prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, November 26th at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 5-2 this season after they lost to Gonzaga by a score of 100-61 in their last game. Maryland trailed 47-32 at halftime and allowed 53 points in the second half for the blowout loss. The Terrapins shot 36% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Pharrel Payne led Maryland with 14 points and seven rebounds, while Darius Adams added 13 points and one steal in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Maryland defeated UNLV by a score of 74-67 and Mount St. Mary’s by a score of 95-90. The Terrapins have scored 78.0 points per game with 36.6 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 76.3 points against per game this season. Pharrel Payne is averaging 17.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while David Coit is averaging 15.6 points and 3.1 assists per game for the Terrapins. Maryland is shooting 41.9% from the field, 79.2% on free throws, and 31.3% on three pointers this season. 

Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview

The Alabama Crimson Tide are 4-2 this year after they defeated UNLV by a score of 115-76 in their last game. Alabama led 51-36 at halftime and added 64 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Crimson Tide shot 55% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Aden Holloway led Alabama with 26 points and four assists, while Houston Mallette added 19 points and two rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Alabama lost to Gonzaga by a score of 95-85, but did beat Illinois by a score of 90-86 before that. The Crimson Tide have scored 94.0 points per game with 39.8 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 83.7 points against per game this season. Labaron Philon Jr is averaging 20.7 points and 5.7 assists per game, while Aden Holloway is averaging 18.4 points and 3.2 assists per game for the Crimson Tide. Alabama is shooting 48.4% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 35.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win

• Alabama has won 20 of its last 21 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has lost 23 of its last 26 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Alabama has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won 16 of its last 19 night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Alabama has lost the first half in three of its last four games played at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Maryland’s last 17 games against non-Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
• Each of Alabama’s last five games have produced a total of 167+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Alabama ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (34.0).
• Alabama ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (67.8).
• Maryland ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (79.2%).

Maryland vs Alabama Prediction 

Maryland comes into this matchup after picking up a 39 point loss to Gonzaga and they will have their hands full once again here. The Terrapins have allowed 82+ points in three of their last four games and will play a very high scoring Alabama team here. The Crimson Tide lost by 10 to Gonzaga, but bounced back with a 39 point win over UNLV. Alabama is shooting 48% from the field and I think they will win pretty easily here. Take the Tide to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Alabama -13.5