Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Maryland vs Minnesota
The Maryland Terrapins square off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday, February 8.
Let’s go for Over 138.5 when Maryland face Minnesota. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -115.
Maryland Terrapins lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Ohio State Buckeyes 82-62.
Minnesota Golden Gophers were winners last time out. It was a 76-73 home victory against Michigan State Spartans.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Maryland triumphed 77-71 when they last played Minnesota. The past 10 H2H games have seen Maryland land nine wins.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
Maryland vs Minnesota Prediction & Picks
Make the most of Maryland vs Minnesota with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’ll take a chance on a total wager after finding that the line is set at a generous 138.5. Expect this number to be surpassed at -115 for this college matchup.
Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.
Key Maryland vs Minnesota stats:
Over 138.5 Probability
The best betting sites make it a 53.5% chance that our pick will deliver a return. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Darius Adams (Maryland) can be backed to total Over 11.5 points at -100. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.
Latest Darius Adams Player Prop Odds
Elijah Saunders (Maryland) can be backed to secure Over 4.5 rebounds at +115. He should be capable of covering the rebounds total when it comes to this player prop.
Latest Elijah Saunders Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Over 138.5 on the total, Minnesota to cover the -8.5 spread and Darius Adams (Maryland) to score Over 11.5 points.
A basketball same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular game. Should a bettor get these picks correct, then they can achieve a big payout from a small stake.
Correct Score Prediction
66
-
78
Minnesota
We’re going for the Gophers to win by a 78-66 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.
Maryland vs Minnesota Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Minnesota are massive -667 favorites. They are regarded as 87% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Maryland are trading at +460.
The spread is currently 9.5, with the total points line at 138.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 138.5, then the odds are -110.
Whether you’re betting in-game or pre-game, the best betting apps serve up a wide range of game lines and team props to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s awesome to have so much variety.
The favorite to land the most baskets is Darius Adams. Odds of -145 can be found for him scoring Over 11.5 points and there is +110 for him to go Under.
There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.
- NCAAB: 14/01 2025 Minnesota 71 Maryland 77
- NCAAB: 07/01 2024 Maryland 62 Minnesota 65
- NCAAB: 10/03 2023 Minnesota 54 Maryland 70
- NCAAB: 23/02 2023 Minnesota 70 Maryland 88
- NCAAB: 05/02 2023 Maryland 81 Minnesota 46
- NCAAB: 03/03 2022 Minnesota 73 Maryland 84
- NCAAB: 15/02 2021 Minnesota 59 Maryland 72
- NCAAB: 23/01 2021 Maryland 63 Minnesota 49
- NCAAB: 27/02 2020 Maryland 74 Minnesota 73
- NCAAB: 09/03 2019 Minnesota 60 Maryland 69
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Maryland Stats
Minnesota Stats
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
- +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- -8.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
- -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 144.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 138.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.80 pts and allowed 78.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.30 pts and allowed 87.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 145.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 138.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 138.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.00 pts and allowed 74.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 66.00 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
|
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
|
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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