On Saturday, December 20, 2025, the Maryland Terrapins will take on the #23 Virginia Cavaliers at 6:00 PM ET. This non-conference game will be held at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. The Terrapins, representing the Big Ten, are up against the Atlantic Coast’s Cavaliers, who are the favorites in this matchup. Fans can catch the action on ESPN.

Maryland vs. Virginia Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Virginia -15.5. Virginia has a strong record and is ranked #23. They have been good against the spread, with a 7-3 record in all games.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 154.5. Both teams have been hitting the over often. Maryland has gone over in 9 of 11 games, and Virginia has gone over in 6 of 10 games.

Team Trends

• The game between Maryland and Virginia will take place at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA.
• Virginia is favored in the game with a spread of -15.5, while Maryland’s spread is +15.5.
• Maryland has a Straight Up record of 6-5, with a 1-4 record as an underdog.
• Virginia has a strong Straight Up record of 9-1 and is 7-1 when favored.
• The Over/Under for the game is set at 154.5, with both teams showing strong Over trends recently.

Maryland vs Virginia Preview

The Maryland Terrapins will visit the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM ET. The game will take place at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA. Maryland, part of the Big Ten, holds a 6-5 record this season. They are looking to bounce back after recent losses to Michigan and Iowa.

Virginia, ranked #23, comes from the Atlantic Coast Conference. They have a strong 9-1 record this season. The Cavaliers have recently won games against Maryland Eastern Shore, Dayton, and Texas. With the game airing on ESPN, fans can expect a competitive matchup.

Virginia Cavaliers: A Strong Home Team

The Virginia Cavaliers have a strong record this season. They stand at 9-1 overall. At home, they have won 8 out of 9 games. In their recent games, the Cavaliers have been scoring well. They scored 84 points against the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks. Their field goal percentage in that game was 48.4%. Several players have contributed to the team’s success. Thijs De Ridder leads with an average of 16.1 points per game. Johann Grünloh is also key, averaging 7.2 rebounds per game.

Maryland Terrapins: Challenges on the Road

The Maryland Terrapins are part of the Big Ten Conference. This season, they have an overall record of 6-5. On the road, they have won 2 out of 5 games. Their away performance has been a bit challenging. In recent games, Maryland faced some tough competition. They lost to the Michigan Wolverines by 18 points. Despite the loss, David Coit stood out with 31 points. Pharrel Payne also had a strong game against Iowa with 17 points and 14 rebounds. Offensively, the Terrapins score 77.6 points per game. Their free throw shooting is strong, ranking 6th with 21.5 made per game. However, their field goal percentage is low at 41.4%. On defense, they average 6.2 steals per game.

Final Betting Pick

Virginia is favored by 15.5 points, and they have a strong record of 9-1. Their home record is 8-1, showing they perform well at home. Virginia’s offense is strong, scoring 87.1 points per game, which ranks 48th. Their field goal percentage is 48.9, which is also impressive.

The over/under is set at 154.5, and both teams have hit the over often. Maryland has gone over in 9 of 11 games, and Virginia has gone over in 6 of 10 games. Maryland scores 77.6 points per game, and Virginia’s defense allows some points, making the over a good choice.

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