The Maryland Terrapins (9-3) will attempt to prolong their six-game winning streak against the Radford Highlanders (7-5) at Xfinity Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Radford Highlanders vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Prediction
The last time the Highlanders played, they blew out the Davis & Elkins Senators, 91-57. The Highlanders had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.678 vs. 0.410) and had a better free throw rate (0.186 vs. 0.115). Radford was lifted by Ed Polite Jr., who contributed 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The Terrapins beat the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens in their last matchup, 73-67. One of Maryland’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 30 free throw attempts, 19 more than Delaware. Jalen Smith led Maryland in scoring with 19 points on 8-for-15 shooting from the field.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams clash. Maryland ranks 280th in possessions per game (68.1) and Radford is 289th (67.8). Moreover, the Highlanders, who rank 339th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.160), will battle against the Terrapins, who rank 42nd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.183).
A number of players have been playing well over the last five games for Maryland. Averaging 0 points per game, Anthony Cowan Jr. has led the way. Bruno Fernando (0 points) and Smith (0 points) have also been impressive.
Radford Highlanders at Maryland Terrapins ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Maryland ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (40.3) while Radford ranks 167th (35.2).
The Highlanders rank 10th in steals allowed per game (4.6) while the Terrapins rank 144th (7.7).
Maryland ranks 16th in blocks per game (5.6) while Radford ranks 90th (3.3).
The Terrapins rank 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Highlanders rank 69th (11.9).
Maryland ranks 161st in three pointers attempted per game (21.5) while Radford ranks 166th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
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The Highlanders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 5.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Terrapins have scored an average of 81.0 points per game (3.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (0.6 above their season average).
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