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Maryland Terrapins Favored to Dominate Iowa Hawkeyes in Big Ten Matchup

The Iowa Hawkeyes will face off against the Maryland Terrapins in a Big Ten matchup, with Maryland holding the advantage in recent meetings. Both teams are coming off road wins, with Iowa defeating Rutgers and Maryland defeating Nebraska. Tipoff is set for 5:00 EST on FS1. Maryland is favored to win with a current line of -11.5. Stay tuned for our Iowa vs. Maryland prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Hawkeyes +495 | Terrapins -700
• Spread: Hawkeyes +11.5 (-110) | Terrapins -11.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 158.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Maryland will win straight-up is 88%.

Iowa vs Maryland Stats

Iowa Hawkeyes

The Iowa Hawkeyes recently broke a three game losing streak with a road win against Rutgers. However, they have lost six of their last eight games and are currently 12th in the Big Ten standings with a 5-8 record. In their win over Rutgers, they were down at halftime but rallied in the second half for an 11-point victory. Josh Dix led the team with 26 points and has been a standout player with notable performances in recent games. Despite challenges such as injuries, Iowa continues to push forward. Their offensive efficiency is ranked 29th, while their defensive efficiency is 135th. The team plays at a fast pace, and they are ranked 62nd overall according to KenPom. Offensively, the Hawkeyes have strong shooting percentages but struggle with rebounding and defensive assists. Defensively, they have challenges with field goal and three pointer percentages. Overall, the team has a 14-10 record and is working towards securing a spot in the NCAA tournament.

Maryland Terrapins Analysis

The Maryland Terrapins have been performing well in Big Ten play, winning six of their last seven games. Led by freshman standout Derik Queen, who averages 15.9 PPG and 8.6 RPG, they have secured key victories over ranked opponents like Illinois and Wisconsin. Alongside Queen, Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Julian Reese have been instrumental in their success. With a strong offense that scores an average of 82.79 points per game and a solid defense, the Terrapins are currently ranked 17th overall according to KenPom and are projected to be a 6-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Despite a recent loss to Iowa, Maryland's performance on both ends of the court positions them as a formidable contender in the college basketball landscape.

Iowa's Absence of Leading Scorer Sets Stage for Maryland Domination

The significant 12.5-point spread set by Vegas for the upcoming Hawkeyes game against Maryland underscores a clear mismatch in terms of team strength and recent player losses. The absence of Owen Freeman, Iowa's leading scorer and rebounder, due to a season-ending injury leaves a notable void in the team's frontcourt. While efforts have been made to fill this gap with Ladji Dembele, his average of 3.8 PPG falls significantly short of Freeman's 16.7 PPG. Maryland, boasting top post players in Queen and Reese, is poised to dominate the paint given Iowa's current frontcourt challenges. With Maryland's powerful offense ranked 18th against Iowa's 135th-ranked defense, taking Maryland to cover the spread seems like a prudent decision under the circumstances.

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