#11 Maryland vs #24 Illinois Free Pick and Prediction – March 14
🏀 NCAAB Matchup! Can Maryland cover -1.5? Our AI model breaks down the stats and trends for this exciting matchup! 🎯 Pick inside!
Tonight, #24 Illinois face off against #11 Maryland in an NCAAB matchup at 6:30 PM EST. Bovada has Maryland as -1.5 favorites with a total of 159.5 points. Who will come out on top in this NCAA clash? Let’s break down the stats.
Game Details
- Matchup: #24 Illinois @ #11 Maryland
- Date/Time: March 14, 2025, 6:30 PM EST
- Venue: Maryland Home Arena
- Broadcast: TBD
Current Betting Lines (Bovada)
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1.5 (-115) | O 159.5 |
| Maryland | -1.5 (-105) | U 159.5 |
Team Comparison and Key Stats
Illinois (Away)
- Record: 21-11-0 (65.6% )
- Team Ranking: #15
- Team Rating: 18.5
- ATS: 16-16-0 (50.0% )
- Over/Under: 20-12-0 (62.5% to Over)
- Away PPG: 84.5
- Away Opponents PPG: 82.3
Maryland (Home)
- Record: 24-7-0 (77.4% )
- Team Ranking: #12
- Team Rating: 19.3
- ATS: 16-14-1 (53.3% )
- Over/Under: 18-13-0 (58.1% to Over)
- Home PPG: 84.3
- Home Opponents PPG: 62.5
Team Statistics Comparison
| Category | Illinois (Away) | Maryland (Home) |
|---|---|---|
| Season Record | 21-11-0 | 24-7-0 |
| Win Rate | 65.6% | 77.4% |
| Points Per Game | 84.4 (#7🟢) | 81.5 (#21🟢) |
| Offensive Efficiency | 1.134 (#20🟢) | 1.128 (#25🟢) |
| Defensive Efficiency | 0.996 (#83) | 0.922 (#8🟢) |
| Turnovers Per Game | 11.4 (#142) | 10.6 (#72) |
| True Shooting % | 113.1% (#75) | 114.9% (#54🟢) |
| 3-Point Shooting % | 31.4% (#298) | 37.0% (#36🟢) |
| Opponents 3-Point % | 32.8% (#114) | 30.8% (#32🟢) |
| Recent PPG (Last 3) | 95.7 | 71 |
| ATS Record | 16-16-0 | 16-14-1 |
| ATS Cover % | 50.0% | 53.3% |
Betting Trends and Insights
- Illinois is 50.0% ATS in their last 10 road games.
- Maryland has gone Over in 58.1% of their last 10 home games.
Prediction and Free Pick
Prediction: Maryland’s edge at home should shine, but Maryland keeps it competitive. Our model sees value in this matchup.
Free Pick: Maryland -1.5 (-110) – ★★★★★
Rationale: Extremely strong indicators from home court and efficiency drive this pick.
Model Prediction
- Projected Winner: Maryland by 13.9 points
- Current Spread: Maryland -1.5
- Pick: Maryland -1.5
- Confidence: Strong
Note: This pick shows significant value based on our model.
Conclusion
The Illinois-Maryland clash is set to deliver, and we’re backing Maryland -1.5 as our free pick. Visit onlinewagerreview.com for more analysis and premium picks, or bet now at Bovada. Share your thoughts below—happy wagering!
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