Iowa is 4-7 straight-up on the road. The defense lets them down away from home, ranked 13th in the 14-team Big 10 in points given up (78 per game), 12th in field goal shooting allowed, and 10th at defending beyond the arc (35%). Maryland is 16-1 at home this season. The defense is No. 1 in the Big 10 in points allowed (63.7 per game) and fourth in shooting allowed (.407%). The Terps have held the top five scoring teams in the Big 10 to an average of 21 points under their average. Maryland is 26-4 at the XFINITY Center over the last two seasons and is outscoring opponents at home by +12.5 points. Maryland won the first meeting in Iowa City, 69-67, as a +5 dog with the wagering value on the home team to win the rematch. Play Maryland on the moneyline.
This pick was released to clients on February 14, 2024 at 10:35AM ET.
CBB
Iowa at Maryland
February 14, 2024
8:30 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Maryland -200 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.25)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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