| MATCHUP | Virginia Cavaliers | Maryland Terrapins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 4-0 | 1-1 |
| Spread | -5.5 -112 | +5.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | -238 | +195 |
| Total | Over 153.5 (-108) | Under 153.5 (-112) |
| Where | XFINITY Center, College Park, MD | |
| When | Friday, November 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
Virginia vs Maryland Prediction
In Virginia vs Maryland Prediction, Virginia is coming as -5.5 road favorites. Virginia has been the better team this season, as it has been undefeated but is just 1-3 against the spread. They have been excellent both on the offensive and the defensive end, with a +26.7 point differential with an efficient field goal percentage. They will face an Ohio State team that has also been very good offensively but has bad shooting percentages and makes less than half of three-pointers per game than Virginia, while allowing its opponents to shoot with 44.3% from beyond the arc, which ranks on the bottom-10 of the nation. Take Virginia to win comfortably and cover the spread on the road in this one.
Maryland Terrapins Preview
The Maryland Terrapins have a 1-1 overall record and a 1-0 home record and a 0-1 road record. They are coming off a 74-86 road loss against Georgetown and will face Alcorn State and Wagner next.
Offensively, they are averaging 85 points per game, while allowing 76.5 points per game defensively. The Terrapins are shooting 44.4% from the field and are making 5 three-pointers per game with a 20.8% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 47.6% from the field and 44.3% from the 3-point range. They are making 20 free throws per game and shooting with a 72.7% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game and allow 24.5 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 10 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 18 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 7.5 steals per game, while committing 13.5 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 16 turnovers per game. They commit 20 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.7.
Pharrel Payne leads Maryland Terrapins in scoring, averaging 20.5 ppg on 75% shooting from the field. Andre Mills follows with 15.5 ppg on 44.4% shooting from the field. Kaden House follows with 13.5 ppg on 46.7% shooting from the field. Tomislav Buljan leads the team in rebounds with 8.5 per game. DJ Wagner leads the team in assists with 3 per game.
Virginia Cavaliers Preview
The Virginia Cavaliers have a 4-0 overall record and a 3-0 home record and a 1-0 neutral record. They are coming off a 95-61 home win against Bucknell and will face Old Dominion and Loyola Maryland next.
Offensively, they are averaging 93 points per game, while allowing 66.3 points per game defensively. The Cavaliers are shooting 49.6% from the field and are making 11.5 three-pointers per game with a 36.2% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 41.6% from the field and 32% from the 3-point range. They are making 14 free throws per game and shooting with a 73.7% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game and allow 31.3 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 22.8 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 12.5 assists per game. They average 6 blocks per game and 13.3 steals per game, while committing 12.3 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 17.8 turnovers per game. They commit 16.5 fouls per game and have an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.9.
Thijs De Ridder leads Virginia Cavaliers in scoring, averaging 17.8 ppg on 61.7% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 8.2 rebounds per game. Sam Lewis follows with 15 ppg on 43.9% shooting from the field, adding 3.8 rebounds per game. Chance Mallory follows with 14.8 ppg on 48.8% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 5 assists per game. Johann Grunloh follows with 13 ppg on 55.6% shooting from the field, adding 6.5 rebounds per game. Nolan Adekunle follows with 8.8 ppg on 54.5% shooting from the field, adding 3 rebounds per game.
Virginia Cavaliers @ Maryland Terrapins Betting Trends: November 13, 2026
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has won 19 of its last 21 night games against non-Conference opponents at XFINITY Center.
Why the Virginia Cavaliers will win
- Virginia has won each of its last 21 November night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
- Maryland has lost each of its last seven games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Maryland has lost the first half in 10 of its last 11 games against AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Maryland’s last nine home night games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Each of Virginia’s last 16 Friday night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
Maryland Terrapins Player Facts
- Tomislav Buljan ranks T1st amongst qualified Div 1 players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Maryland ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (13.5).
- Maryland ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (44.3%).
- Virginia ranks T26th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (11.5).
- Virginia ranks T29th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.0).