Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Maryland Terrapins NCAAB Betting Prediction

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Maryland Prediction 1/13/2025

The Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-8) travel to face off against the Maryland Terrapins (12-4) on Monday, January 13th. This game will be played at XFINITY Center in College Park and televised on BTN. Maryland is coming off a win in their previous game, while Minnesota is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Wisconsin. Tip-off is set for 6:30 ET.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Maryland Terrapins

The Golden Gophers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Minnesota dropped to 8-8 on the season after an 80-59 road loss to Wisconsin on Friday. The Gophers were +13 underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 139, just under the O/U line of 140.5.

After trailing 30-29 at halftime, Minnesota struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 30 points while allowing 50. This collapse was a key factor in the loss.

The Terrapins Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Maryland Terrapins Recent Game/Games

Maryland improved to 12-4 on the season with a 79-61 home win over UCLA on Friday, January 10th. The Terrapins entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 140 went over the pre-game line of 137.5.

Leading 40-36 at halftime, Maryland clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 25 points while scoring 39 of their own to seal the win.

Golden Gophers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Golden Gophers managed just 59 points, shooting 38.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.6%. Their two-point shooting was a mere 39.5%, while they hit 36.8% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-19 from three-point range.

At the free-throw line, Minnesota connected on 61.5% of their attempts, hitting 8-of-13. They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 9 assists. Dawson Garcia led the way with 22 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 47.1% from the field.

Terrapins Offense Breakdown

Maryland’s offense clicked in their latest game, putting up 79 points on 54% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 60%, with a strong 64.5% shooting inside the arc and 36.8% from three-point range. They also connected on 85.7% of their free throws, hitting 18 of 21 attempts.

Ja’Kobi Gillespie led the way with 27 points, hitting 4 of 8 from deep and adding 4 assists. Tyler Bilodeau contributed 18 points, and Julian Reese was nearly perfect, shooting 87.5% (7/8) and grabbing 10 rebounds. The Terps finished with 12 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the win.

Golden Gophers Team Defense

Even with Minnesota’s defense giving up 80 points, they held their opponent to 43% shooting overall, with 14 of 29 made from two-point range at a 48% clip.

From beyond the arc, Minnesota allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws at 79%. The Golden Gophers gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Terrapins Team Defense

Despite Minnesota’s defensive efforts, they couldn’t hold their opponent under 80 points, allowing them to shoot 43% from the field. The Golden Gophers gave up 14 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, with the opponent hitting 48% of their shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Minnesota’s defense allowed 11 threes on 28 attempts, a 39% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 24 times, where they converted 19 of those attempts, shooting 79%. On the boards, Minnesota gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Golden Gophers vs Terrapins Trends

  • In their last ten games away from home, the Golden Gophers have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last five games at home, the Terrapins have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Golden Gophers have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
  • Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Terrapins have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 1-2.

Golden Gophers vs Terrapins Prediction

In this Terrapins vs. Terrapins matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Terrapins at -15.5. While we project the Terrapins to win 77-70, our recommendation is to bet on the Golden Gophers for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 138.5, and our model projects the Golden Gophers and Terrapins to reach a combined total of 147 points. Our bet is on taking the over.


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