Offense meets defense when the No. 24 Maryland Terrapins (6-1) welcome the Penn State Nittany Lions (4-2) to Xfinity Center. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
Penn State Nittany Lions at Maryland Terrapins ATS Prediction
In the Nittany Lions’ last outing, they topped the No. 13 Virginia Tech Hokies, 63-62. Penn State won the rebounding battle. The Nittany Lions had more offensive rebounds (14 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (22 vs. 21) and total rebounds (36 vs. 29). Lamar Stevens played a key role for Penn State with 14 points and eight rebounds.
The Terrapins were beaten by the No. 4 Virginia Cavaliers in their last game, 76-71. Virginia’s 3.0 turnover percentage was the team’s largest advantage over Maryland, who had a mark of 19.7. The Cavaliers’ mark was better than their season average of 11.5, while the Terrapins’ was above their season average of 15.9. Maryland’s Bruno Fernando contributed 14 points and 11 rebounds in the game.
These two teams split two games last season. The Nittany Lions won the last matchup 74-70. Penn State’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Nittany Lions had more offensive rebounds (nine vs. four) and total rebounds (27 vs. 23).
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Maryland ranks 51st in offensive efficiency and Penn State is 38th in defensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season.
Penn State vs. Maryland Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Penn State ranks 49th in steals per game (7.3) while Maryland ranks 285th (4.7).
The Nittany Lions rank 27th in three pointers allowed per game (19.1) while the Terrapins rank 217th (23.0).
Maryland ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.3) while Penn State ranks 190th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
The Terrapins rank eighth in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while the Nittany Lions rank 71st (33.1).
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