Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction 2/8/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, February 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have an 11-12 overall record this season and a 4-8 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 76-73 home win against Michigan State and their previous three games were a 77-75 road loss against Penn State, a 67-63 road loss against Wisconsin, a 76-57 home loss against Nebraska and an 82-74 overtime road loss against Ohio State.

Offensively, Minnesota averages 72 points per game, while allowing 69 points per game defensively. The Golden Gophers shoot with 46% from the field and grab 33.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.8 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.

Cade Tyson leads Minnesota in scoring, with an average of 19.8 points per game, while shooting with 49.2% from the field and 81.2% from the free throw line. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.9 per game. Langston Reynolds leads the team in assists made with 4.5 per game.

Maryland Terrapins Preview

The Maryland Terrapins have an 8-14 overall record this season and a 1-10 record in the Big Ten. They are coming off an 82-62 home loss against Ohio State and their previous three games were a 93-63 home loss against Purdue, a 91-48 road loss against Michigan State, an 89-70 road loss against Illinois and a 96-73 home win against Penn State.

Offensively, Maryland averages 72 points per game, while allowing 79.8 points per game defensively. The Terrapins shoot with 40% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.4 assists per game. They average 2.5 blocks per game and 5.2 steals per game defensively.

David Coit leads Maryland in scoring and assists, with an average of 14.5 points per game and 2.7 assists per game, while shooting with 41.8% from the field and 87% from the free throw line. Elijah Saunders is the team’s leading rebounder with 4.2 per game.

Maryland Terrapins @ Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends: February 8, 2026

Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win

• Minnesota has won each of its last eight day games at Williams Arena following a home win.
• Maryland has lost each of its last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Maryland has lost the first half in eight of its last nine games.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won 11 of its last 12 games against Minnesota.
• Minnesota has lost seven of its last eight games.
• Maryland has won the first half in seven of its last eight games against Minnesota.

Total Points Facts

• Five of Maryland’s last six games have produced a total of 144+ points.
• Five of Minnesota’s last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Minnesota ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (53.3).
• Minnesota ranks T22nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.8).
• Maryland ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (10.4).
• Maryland ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.0%).

Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction

In this Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction, Minnesota is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Minnesota has been the better team this season but both teams have been playing terrible basketball lately. Minnesota is 1-7 in its last 8 games and 3-5 against the spread, while Maryland is 1-8 in its last 9 games and 2-7 against the spread, so I am not interested in either side of this matchup. Both teams are 6-2 to the over in their last 8 games combined and their previous meeting last season also went over the total, so I expect a high-scoring affair today. Take the over 139 points.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Over 139