Maryland vs Virginia Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025
College Basketball Betting Preview: Maryland vs Virginia
The Maryland Terrapins battle the Virginia Cavaliers, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, December 20.
There’s a case for taking the -110 that Virginia can overcome the -15.5 against Maryland. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.
Maryland Terrapins were beaten 101-83 in their previous game, being turned over at home to Michigan Wolverines.
Virginia Cavaliers won their last game which was at home. It was a 84-60 triumph against Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Virginia won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 76-71 triumph when facing Maryland.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virginia
|
29-5 | 2742 | 2326 | 416 | 19-1 | 10-4 | 1L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
Maryland vs Virginia Prediction & Picks
Join us as we dissect the best Maryland vs Virginia betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
We’d be surprised if Virginia don’t exceed a -15.5 spread in this college showdown. That is why the bet has to be the big favorites to cover the line at -110.
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 Virginia stats:
UVA -15.5 Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
Sam Lewis (Virginia) is available at -118 to rack up Under 3.5 rebounds. We think that he will fail to cover this total and this Player Rebounds bet can be taken with confidence.
Latest Sam Lewis Player Prop Odds
Solomon Washington (Maryland) is available at -100 to record Under 9.5 points. It’s anticipated that he might fall short of the mark and that leads us to an Unders bet.
Latest Solomon Washington Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Virginia to cover the -15.5 spread combined with Over 154.5. Add in Sam Lewis (Virginia) to get Under 3.5 rebounds.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
70
-
88
Virginia
There are stacks of correct score lines on offer and we’re looking at the Cavs to achieve a winning scoreline of 88-70 where a huge potential return is on the cards.
Maryland vs Virginia 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.
Virginia have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -2000 favorites for this college game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 95% chance of winning. The market suggests that Maryland are least likely to win at +980.
The current spread is 15.5 and total points is 154.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to wager Over 154.5, there are odds of -110.
The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
In terms of scoring most points, favorite David Coit is available at -105 to rack up Over 15.5 points. If you want to go Under, then -120 is available.
Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Maryland Stats
Virginia Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 159.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 154.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 154.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 82.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.80 pts and allowed 81.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 154.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 154.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.10 pts and allowed 67.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.70 pts and allowed 65.60 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
32-2 | 2798 | 2147 | 651 | 21-0 | 11-2 | 11W |
|
Virginia
|
29-5 | 2742 | 2326 | 416 | 19-1 | 10-4 | 1L |
Miami
|
25-8 | 2704 | 2349 | 355 | 16-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
North Carolina
|
24-8 | 2553 | 2282 | 271 | 19-1 | 5-7 | 2L |
Clemson
|
24-10 | 2521 | 2269 | 252 | 16-3 | 8-7 | 1L |
Louisville
|
23-10 | 2797 | 2382 | 415 | 16-2 | 7-8 | 1L |
California
|
21-11 | 2492 | 2344 | 148 | 17-4 | 4-7 | 2L |
Stanford
|
20-12 | 2431 | 2326 | 105 | 12-7 | 8-5 | 1L |
NC State
|
20-13 | 2762 | 2525 | 237 | 13-7 | 7-6 | 1L |
SMU
|
20-13 | 2779 | 2561 | 218 | 17-3 | 3-10 | 1L |
Virginia Tech
|
19-13 | 2521 | 2396 | 125 | 15-4 | 4-9 | 2L |
Florida State
|
18-15 | 2652 | 2572 | 80 | 12-8 | 6-7 | 1L |
Wake Forest
|
17-16 | 2602 | 2543 | 59 | 12-6 | 5-10 | 1L |
Syracuse
|
15-17 | 2400 | 2376 | 24 | 12-6 | 3-11 | 6L |
Notre Dame
|
13-18 | 2308 | 2335 | -27 | 11-7 | 2-11 | 2L |
Pittsburgh
|
13-20 | 2327 | 2370 | -43 | 8-10 | 5-10 | 1L |
Boston College
|
11-20 | 2090 | 2191 | -101 | 10-10 | 1-10 | 1W |
Georgia Tech
|
11-20 | 2287 | 2400 | -113 | 10-10 | 1-10 | 12L |
| 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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