Maryland vs UCLA Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Maryland Terrapins and the UCLA Bruins meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Pauley Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Maryland Terrapins vs. UCLA Bruins prediction.

Maryland Terrapins Recap

The Maryland Terrapins come into this game looking to bounce back from an 84-66 loss at the hands of Indiana last time out to sit at 7-8 this season. After this game, Maryland will head on the road for a game against USC.

Terrapins Drop 7 Of Last 9

Pharrel Payne leads the Terps in scoring with 17.5 PPG along with 7.2 RPG while David Colt has 13.1 PPG with 2.3 RPG and a team-high 2.9 APG to lead Maryland in assists up to this point in the year. Darius Adams has aded 12.5 PPG with 3.7 RPG while Solomon Washington’s chipped in 10.6 PPG with 9 RPG to round out the group of double-digit scorers for Maryland up to this point in the year. Andre Mills has 8.9 PPG with 4.7 RPG while Elijah Saunders has 8.3 PPG with 4.5 RPG as well on the year. As a team, Maryland is averaging 74.6 PPG on 40.3% shooting from the field, 32.1% from three and 75% from the foul line this season.

UCLA Bruins Recap

The UCLA Bruins come into this game looking to bounce back from their 80-72 loss at the hands of Wisconsin last time out to sit at 10-5 this season. After this game, UCLA will head on the road for a game against Penn State.

Bruins Drop Back-To-Back Games

Tyler Bilodeau leads UCLA in scoring with 18.2 PPG with 5.1 RPG while Skyy Clark has 13.5 PPG with 2.8 RPG. Donovan Dent has 13.5 PPG with 2.5 RPG and a team-high 6.5 APG to lead the Bruins in the assist department and Eric Dailey Jr. has 10.1 PPG with 5.5 RPG to lead the Bruins in rebounding and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for UCLA up to this point in the year. Trent Perry has 9.5 PPG with 2.2 RPG and 2.5 APG and Xavier Booker has 8.4 PPG with 3.9 RPG this season. As a team, UCLA is averaging 80.2 PPG on 48.6% shooting from the field, 38.8% from three and 75.9% from the foul line this season.

Maryland Terrapins @ UCLA Bruins Betting Trends: January 10, 2026

Why the UCLA Bruins will win

• UCLA has won each of its last 11 games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon.
• Maryland has lost each of its last five games against Conference opponents.
• UCLA has won the first half in 21 of its last 22 games at Edwin W. Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescon against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won 14 of its last 15 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UCLA has lost the first half in three of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of UCLA’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
• Five of Maryland’s last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UCLA ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
• UCLA ranks T43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.9).
• Maryland ranks T28th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.2).
• Maryland ranks T32nd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (25.6).

Maryland Terrapins vs. UCLA Bruins Prediction

I’m on Maryland here. I don’t love this Terps team long term, but there’s no backing UCLA as this sizeable of a favorite, even at home as Mick Cronin is easily a coach that can take you out of a cover when he puls out the clipboard. The Terrapins have some talent and are well coached under Buzz Williams and I think they at least make a game of this. Give me the Terps and the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Maryland +11.5