We have a great matchup on our hands tonight. UCLA vs. Maryland is a ranked battle that will show many things about their seasons.
UCLA will be coming in ranked 16th and having a record of 8-2. On the other hand, Maryland is coming in ranked 20th with the same record as the Bruins, 8-2.
The Bruins are led by senior Jaime Jaquez Jr., and he has not disappointed the Bruins. Jaquez Jr. is averaging 17.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
Leading Maryland is Jahmir Young. He has started off the season well by averaging 15.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.
This should be an exciting matchup. Maryland is listed at -1.0 over UCLA.
UCLA Bruins Preview
The Bruins are hot after winning five games in a row and being ranked 16th in the Nation. Many people are questioning how the Bruins are 16th right now.
Well, they have a core of players that play together and love to win. Although the Bruins only lost two losses to Illinois and Baylor. These two games have not been blowout games, only losing by single digits. Should the Bruins be ranked this high by only winning against unranked opponents?
The only two ranked games the Bruins have played on their schedule have been the two teams they lost to. This game against the Terrapins will show what the Bruins have in store down the road. This game will be a turning point for one of these teams.
Maryland Terrapins Preview
This Maryland Terrapins team had been killed in the first half against the Volunteers, with the score being 34-17.
The second half looked the total opposite of what they showed in the first half by outscoring the Volunteers 36-22. Even though they came all the way back, they were unable to win the game outright by coming up three points short. With the Bruins’ turning point being what happens in tonight’s game, I think the Terrapins are a little different.
The Terrapins had their turning point with their last game against the Volunteers because they learned how to fight when the times were tough. With that being said, I believe the Terrapins will bring in the same energy they finished with during the Volunteers game.
UCLA Bruins vs. Maryland Terrapins Pick and Prediction
Obviously, Vegas believes this is a toss-up game putting the line at -1.0. I believe there has been a clear pick to tonight’s betting odds. With the Bruins not playing many good teams and losing to the ranked ones on their schedule this year, this will have an impact on tonight’s game.
The Terrapins are coming off that tough, but an outstanding second-half finish and that will play a huge factor. This is also being played at Maryland, and the home-court advantage will help the Terrapins. I believe this is the Terrapins’ game all the way due to the fact they have looked solid this whole season which will show in tonight’s game.
Maryland -1.0 is the pick to play.
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