Tomás Yelmini
NCAA college basketball has big games this week, and one of them is UCLA vs Maryland at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
We’re talking about two very evenly matched teams that will meet this Wednesday, as both have a record of 8-2. However, the home team is coming off two losses in which its performance has been really poor.
At JefeBet, we tell you the highlights, how bothe teams get to the game, and the predictions, and odds of UCLA Bruins vs Maryland Terrapins.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the UCLA Bruins vs Maryland Terrapins College Basketball Game on December 14, 2022
- Where: Xfinity Center, College Park, Maryland.
- When: Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 10:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the UCLA Bruins
- Preseason Record: 8-2
- Spread: To be defined
- Moneyline: To be defined
- Over/Under: To be defined
The UCLA Bruins won their last five games, including their only away game so far (80-66 vs Stanford Cardinal). Their last victory was a resounding 87-64 win over the Denver Pioneers, with an outstanding performance by Jaylen Clark, who scored 24 points.
If we review the team’s numbers, the top scorer is Jaime Jáquez Jr., with a 17.4 average per game; the top rebounder is Jaylen Clark, with 6.1; while the one who provides the most assists per game is Tyler Campbell, with a 4.8 average.
Betting on the Maryland Terrapins
- Preseason Record: 8-2
- Spread: To be defined
- Moneyline: To be defined
- Over/Under: To be defined
The home team had an excellent 8-0 record, but their last two games were not good, and they lost their undefeated record. First, against the Wisconsin Badgers as a visitor, they lost by 64-59, and then against the Tennessee Volunteers, 56-53.
If we take a look at the team’s statistics, the one who stands out as the top scorer and assists player is Jahmir Young, with 15.6 points and 3.4 assists on average per game; and the one who has grabbed the most rebounds is Julian Reese, with 7.6 rebounds on average per game.
JefeBet Prediction
If it wants to win at home, Maryland will have to improve, among other things, its field goal shooting percentage. When their season record was 8-0, they shot for 49.3%, but that number dropped to 35.5% in their last two losses. However, they have a way to overcome that flaw, which is why we at JefeBet believe Maryland will win.
Prediction: Maryland wins by less than 10 points.
