Dec 13, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA;  Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) reaches for a rebound in the first half over Maryland Terrapins forward Pharrel Payne (21) at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
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Rutgers vs Maryland Prediction 3/1/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Rutgers Scarlet Knights Maryland Terrapins
Team Records 11-17 11-17
Where XFINITY Center, College Park, MD
When Sunday, March 1, 2026
Time 12:00 PM EST
TV FS1

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and Maryland Terrapins meet Sunday in college basketball action at the XFINITY Center. Here’s a Rutgers vs. Maryland prediction. This article will include a Rutgers vs. Maryland pick.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview


The Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost to Minnesota and Washington, and they play Michigan State next. Rutgers has lost 9 of its last 11 games.

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are averaging 70.3 points on 41.6 percent shooting and allowing 75.8 points on 46.1 percent shooting. Tariq Francis is averaging 16.5 points and 2.3 rebounds, while Dylan Grant is averaging 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. Jamichael Davis is grabbing 2.8 rebounds, and Darren Buchanan Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview


The Maryland Terrapins beat Washington, lost to Nebraska, and play Wisconsin next. Maryland has lost 3 of its last 4 games.

The Maryland Terrapins are averaging 70.9 points on 40.8 percent shooting and allowing 77.4 points on 46.9 percent shooting. Pharrel Payne is averaging 17.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while David Coit is averaging 14.1 points and 1.9 rebounds. Andre Mills is the third double-digit scorer, and Darius Adams is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Maryland Terrapins are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland Terrapins are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

  • Rutgers has lost each of its last seven road day games against the Big Ten Conference.
  • Maryland has won 10 of its last 11 games at the XFINITY Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
  • Maryland has won the first half in each of its last four games against Rutgers at XFINITY Center.

Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win

  • Maryland has lost 14 of its last 18 games against conference opponents.
  • Rutgers has won three of its last four games at XFINITY Center.

Total Points: Facts

  • Six of the last seven games between Rutgers and Maryland at XFINITY Center have produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
  • Twenty-six of Rutgers’ last 33 games against conference opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.

Rutgers vs Maryland Prediction


Rutgers hasn’t had much success on the road this season and Maryland plays its best ball at home. However, Maryland hasn’t done enough to be laying these sorts of numbers. Rutgers beat up on Maryland a couple of weeks ago, allowing just 57 points. Maryland is just not a good team and is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when favorites of 5 or more points. I’m not laying this number with Maryland. It’s Rutgers and the points to pass for me.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Rutgers +5

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