At the onset of his tenure as head coach of the Maryland Terrapins, head coach Kevin Willard delivered an NCAA second-round run. However, the Terps took a step back last year with the College Basketball lines. Maryland failed to make the Big Dance, taking a painful step back. So far this year, Maryland has feasted on cupcakes while struggling against the Big Ten. In like manner, the UCLA Bruins made the 2021 Final Four under Mick Cronin. Since that time, the Bruins have fallen back. Now UCLA is fighting to adapt to the Big Ten.
UCLA Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, January 10, 2025, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Xfinity Center, College Park, MD |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
UCLA Bruins Team Overview
Overall, the UCLA Bruins are 11-3 straight up, 9-5 against the spread, and 3-11 over/under the sportsbook total. UCLA has national metrics of 165th for scoring offense, 108th for field goal percentage, 125th for 3-point field goal percentage, 258th for free throw percentage, and 261st for offensive rebounding. While defensively, UCLA is 7th for scoring defense, 35th for field goal percentage permitted, 48th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 48th for defensive rebounding.
Late on, UCLA has covered seven of its previous nine games. UCLA has gone under the total in seven of its last nine outings. First among UCLA scorers is Tyler Bilodeau with 14.5 per game and 5.2 rebounds per game.
Maryland Terrapins Team Overview
Overall, the Maryland Terrapins are 11-3 straight up, 7-7 against the spread, and 7-6-1 over/under the College basketball lines total. Maryland has national metrics of 14th for scoring offense, 20th for field goal percentage, 83rd for 3-point field goal percentage, 129th for free throw percentage, and 46th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Maryland is 16th for scoring defense, 46th for field goal percentage permitted, 44th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 52nd for defensive rebounding.
Late on, Maryland has covered two of its previous five games. Maryland has gone under the total in four of its last six outings. First among Maryland scorers is Derik Queen with 15.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.
On Thursday night, the Washington Huskies proved tough enough for a big-boy conference match-up. Indeed, Washington was good enough against Maryland. Following a tightly played 35 minutes and briefly trailing by as many as nine points, the Huskies finally adopted their hard-skinned approach. Washington took charge down the stretch and pulled off a 75-69 upset in front of an enthusiastic Montlake crowd. Washington played like there would be no more USC or Seattle U embarrassments any time soon on their home floor.
Previously, Maryland had pulled within 67-65 when Great Osobor banked it in, got fouled, and completed the three-point play with just 1:04 remaining. That gave the Huskies a five-point edge, and it was enough to finish off the Terrapins.
UCLA at Maryland SBG Free Picks
In this series, UCLA covered three of its most recent four games against Maryland. One of the previous three games in this series went under the total. Specifically at Maryland, UCLA got the cash in its most recent visit. UCLA is in excellent form. As mentioned earlier, both teams are trending under the total.
UCLA at Maryland SBG Best Bet: UCLA Bruins and Under the Total.