Iowa is 4-7 straight-up on the road. The defense lets them down away from home, ranked 13th in the 14-team Big 10 in points given up (78 per game), 12th in field goal shooting allowed, and 10th at defending beyond the arc (35%). Maryland is 16-1 at home this season. The defense is No. 1 in the Big 10 in points allowed (63.7 per game) and fourth in shooting allowed (.407%). The Terps have held the top five scoring teams in the Big 10 to an average of 21 points under their average. Maryland is 26-4 at the XFINITY Center over the last two seasons and is outscoring opponents at home by +12.5 points. Maryland won the first meeting in Iowa City, 69-67, as a +5 dog with the wagering value on the home team to win the rematch. Play Maryland on the moneyline.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on February 14, 2024 at 10:35AM ET.
Iowa at Maryland
February 14, 2024
1.5 units on Maryland -200 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.25)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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