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Maryland Takes on No. 21 Villanova as T.J. Bamba Leads the Way in First True Road Game

Game time: November 17, 2023 at 8:30 PM ET

Venue: Finneran Pavilion — Villanova, PA

Article updated Nov 17, 1:17 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Friday night at 8:30pmET, Maryland (1-2 SU, 0-3 ATS) will take on the No. 21 Villanova (2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS) at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania for the 2023 Gavitt Tipoff games.

Game outlook

This Friday night at 8:30pmET, Maryland (1-2 SU, 0-3 ATS) will take on the No. 21 Villanova (2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS) at Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania for the 2023 Gavitt Tipoff games. Villanova is opening as the betting favorite at -6.5, with no line movement.

Game Info

When: Friday, 11/17/2023 @ 8:30pm EST

Where: Finneran Pavilion Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Terrapins +215 | Wildcats -265

Spread: Terrapins +6.5 (-110) | Wildcats -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 133.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Villanova will win straight-up is 73%.

Maryland Terrapins

Maryland came into the new season with high expectations, led by returning players Jahmir Young, Julian Reese, and Donta Scott, and with the addition of Mady Traore and Chance Stephens. Despite winning their first game against Mount St. Mary's, they went 0-2 in the Ashville Championship and are now 1-2 (0-3 ATS). Offensively, the Terrapins have an average of 64.00 points per game and are positioned 309th in offense, 39.51% field goals (ranked 132), 69.70% free throws (ranked 175), 22.58% of their three pointers (ranked 339). Defensively, they allow an average of 61.00 points, 39.51% field goals (ranked 132), 78.57% free throws (ranked 309), 30.56% of their three pointers (ranked 159), and 34.00 defensive rebounds per game (ranked 34). The power ranking for Maryland is 235.

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Villanova Wildcats Analysis

After winning two NCAA titles, Kyle Neptune had a difficult task of taking over the legacy of Jay Wright at Villanova. Last season, their struggles were partially attributed to injuries, particularly Justin Moore's Achilles tear prior to the Elite Eight. This year appears to be promising, considering Moore's returning 18.7 points and 4 rebounds per game. Currently, the Wildcats' rank 44 overall, #75 for offense (86.50 PPG), #55 for defense (60.00 PPG) and hold a 2-1 (1-2 ATS) record. The team averages field goal, free throw and three-pointer percentages of 50.85%,87.50%, and 38.46%, respectively, as well as 42.50 rebounds per game (#96). Defensively, they allow 34.71% field goals, 69.23% free throws and 32.73% three-pointers.

Maryland Hopes to Overcome Difficult Tasks for their First True Road Game at Villanova with T.J. Bamba Leading the Way

Maryland faces a difficult road matchup as they travel to Villanova. This is the Terps' first true road game, and Villanova are a tougher opponent, coming off a loss to a Big 5 opponent in Penn. T.J. Bamba has been their consistent source of production this season, averaging 15.7 points per game last season and shooting 46.2% from long range in the first two games of the season. The home team will have much of the support from the crowd, but Bamba is a player to watch out for if Maryland is to stand a chance.

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SportsJaw Terrapins vs Wildcats archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Terrapins vs Wildcats matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Maryland Terrapins+215 → +230Moved
  • Moneyline · Villanova Wildcats-265 → -283Moved
  • Spread · Maryland Terrapins+6.5 (-110) → +6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Villanova Wildcats-6.5 (-110) → -6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over133.5 (-110) → 133 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under133.5 (-110) → 133 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Maryland Terrapins
1-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Villanova Wildcats
0-1 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-11-17T06:17:57.042Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

After winning two NCAA titles, Kyle Neptune had a difficult task of taking over the legacy of Jay Wright at Villanova. Last season, their struggles were partially attributed to injuries, particularly Justin Moore's Achilles tear prior to the Elite Eight. This year appears to be promising, considering Moore's returning 18.7 points and 4 rebounds per game. Currently, the Wildcats' rank 44 overall, #75 for offense (86.50 PPG), #55 for defense (60.00 PPG) and hold a 2-1 (1-2 ATS) record. The team averages field goal, free throw and three-pointer percentages of 50.85%,87.50%, and 38.46%, respectively, as well as 42.50 rebounds per game (#96). Defensively, they allow 34.71% field goals, 69.23% free throws and 32.73% three-pointers.

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Final result

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Villanova Wildcats defeated Maryland Terrapins 57-40

Villanova Wildcats defeated Maryland Terrapins 57-40 on November 17, 2023, a 17-point decision in the series. Villanova Wildcats' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 39-15. Against SportsJaw's recorded Maryland Terrapins +6.5 (-110) spread, Villanova Wildcats covered, while the 97 combined points finished under the recorded total of 133.

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Maryland Terrapins +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 133 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Maryland Terrapins +6.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 133 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Villanova Wildcats -6.5 (-110)Win