UCLA Bruins at Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
14 December 2022
There are a couple of Top 25 college basketball teams in action on Wednesday night, and two of them are slated to face off in Maryland. It will be the Maryland Terrapins hosting the UCLA Bruins, and both teams are looking for a massive non-conference win to add to their resume.
UCLA got off to a bit of a slow start this season, but they have bounced back by winning five straight games. The Bruins are now 8-2 overall on the year, and they are back to being ranked number 16 in the country.
Maryland is headed in the opposite direction, despite having the same 8-2 record that UCLA has racked up through 10 games. The Terrapins have now lost two straight games, and they are going to try to find a way to bounce back in this one.
The Maryland Terrapins are slim one-point betting favorites at home over the UCLA Bruins.
Bruins Beating Teams With Offense
The UCLA Bruins just continue to stack top recruiting classes, and that has given this team tremendous offensive talent. UCLA is scoring over 81 points per game, and they have been putting up huge offensive numbers during this winning streak.
Jaime Jaquez Jr. leads the team with 17.4 points per game, and Tyger Campbell is dishing out nearly five assists per game. These two stars set the tone for the Bruins, and they will look to do some damage against the Terrapins.
UCLA is also holding opponents to just 63 points per game, and that gives them a chance to stay in games even when they aren’t shooting the ball well.
Terrapins Looking to Defend
The Maryland Terrapins come into this game on Wednesday night hoping to take things over defensively. Maryland is holding opponents to less than 61 points per game, but they will be in for a real test in this one.
The Terrapins aren’t a team that is going to press and pressure their way into wins, but they will try to be solid and protect the paint. Maryland can also win games on the offensive end, as they are scoring 76 points per game.
Guard Jahmir Young is having a big season for the Terrapins, as he leads the way with 15.6 points and 3.4 assists per game.
Bruins Beat Terrapins in Thriller
This game will have the feel of an NCAA Tournament showdown, as both teams are absolutely loaded with talent. Momentum matters when it comes to college basketball, and that is where UCLA has a big edge over Maryland.
The Terrapins are going to try to slow down the pace in this game, and that strategy is going to keep them in this game at home. Ultimately it will be the offense for UCLA that is able to take over this matchup, and they will have a player step up and make a big shot on Wednesday night.
Bet the UCLA Bruins moneyline as they are able to make just enough plays to pick up an impressive road win over the Maryland Terrapins.
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