Maryland Terrapins vs UCLA Bruins Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UCLA vs Maryland NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in College Park.

UCLA vs Maryland Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bruins versus the Terrapins? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on FOX. The game will be played at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. The over/under for this Big Ten conference contest is set at 138.5 points, with Maryland being favored by -5.5 at home against UCLA.

UCLA vs. Maryland Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UCLA Bruins at Maryland Terrapins
Where: College Park at XFINITY Center
Date: Friday, January 10th
Betting Odds MARY -5.5, UCLA +186 | MARY -231 O/U 138.5

Bruins Preview: Are the Bruins Ready for a Road Win?

UCLA dropped to 11-4 on the season after a 94-75 home loss to Michigan on Tuesday. The Bruins, who were -2.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 169, surpassing the over/under line of 142.5.

UCLA trailed 47-37 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap, scoring 38 points in the second half while allowing 47.

Bruins Offense Breakdown

UCLA's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 20 three-point attempts for a 10% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 41.7% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 43.3%. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, connecting on 57.5% of their two-point shots.

At the free-throw line, the Bruins made 23 of 34 attempts, shooting 67.6%. They also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the game.

Bruins Team Defense

Despite UCLA's defensive struggles, they managed to limit the damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to just 2 made threes on 20 attempts. However, the Bruins couldn't contain the inside game, as they allowed 23 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, contributing to the 94 points given up.

UCLA also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 23 free throws. The Bruins gave up 11 offensive rebounds, adding to their defensive woes in this game.

Terrapins Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Maryland?

Maryland dropped to 11-4 on the season after an 83-79 loss to Oregon on Sunday. The Terrapins, who entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs, kept it close and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 162, surpassing the O/U line of 150.5.

Maryland led 45-42 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 41 points while scoring 34. The Terrapins will need to tighten up on defense as they look to bounce back in their next game.

Terrapins Offense Breakdown

Maryland put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.2%. They connected on 42.9% of their threes, hitting 9 of 21 attempts, and went 19 for 38 inside the arc, good for 50% shooting. At the free-throw line, they converted 73.7%, making 14 of 19 attempts.

Jackson Shelstad led the way, hitting all 5 of his threes and finishing 8 for 10 overall, scoring 23 points. Rodney Rice added 19 points, shooting 3 for 5 from deep, while Nate Bittle and Ja'Kobi Gillespie each contributed 16 points, with Bittle shooting 60% from the field.

Terrapins Team Defense

Maryland's defense struggled in their last game, allowing 83 points on 51% shooting from the field. They gave up 29 field goals on 56 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Terrapins allowed 60% shooting, with the opposing team hitting 17 of 28 two-point shots. From three-point range, they connected on 12 of 28 attempts, shooting 42%. Maryland also sent them to the line 15 times, where they made 13 free throws, shooting 86%.

Bruins vs Terrapins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

UCLA has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 60 points per game while allowing 60. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
In their last three home games, Maryland has averaged 78 points per game while allowing 72. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
UCLA has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 ATS in their last five games.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Terrapins have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.