Friday, March 18, 2016

Spokane Arena

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The Maryland Terrapins travel to Spokane Arena to play the South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Friday, March 18, 2016.

The Terrapins come into this game with an overall record of 24-7 and a road record of 4-6. They are 14-15 against the spread and their over/under record is 11-18. The Jackrabbits have an overall record of 23-7 and a home record of 13-0. They have an over/under record of 13-12 and they are 16-12 against the spread.

Melo Trimble comes into this contest averaging 14.4 points per game while playing 32.8 minutes per night so far this season for the Terrapins. He pulls down 3.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 5.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 41% while his free throw percentage is currently at 86%. Diamond Stone averages 12.9 points per game in 23.1 minutes per contest this season. He averages 0.4 assists per contest and 5.5 rebounds per game for Maryland. His field goal percentage is 57% for the year while his free throw percentage is 76%.

Mike Daum averages 15.2 points per game while playing 20.5 minutes per contest this year for the Jackrabbits. He grabs 6.1 rebounds per game and has 0.8 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 56% and his free throw percentage currently is at 82%. George Marshall averages 14.9 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 34.1 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.5 rebounds per contest and 2.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 40% and his free throw percentage is 76%.

Maryland averages 75.5 points per contest this season which ranks them 105th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 9.1 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a team which has them ranked 12th. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 47th in the country. They average 36.1 rebounds per game and 13.9 assists per game which ranks them 152nd and 116th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 211th with 13 per game. The Terrapins allow 66.4 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 44th in the nation. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc ranking them 45th and 55th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 32.9 rebounds a game which ranks 48th and they give up 11.4 assists per contest which puts them in 55th place in the country. They force 11.3 turnovers per game which ranks them 291st in the Division 1.

South Dakota State averages 75.8 points per game this year which ranks them 96th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 7 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them sitting in the 121st spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 109th in the nation. They average 37.5 rebounds per game and 11.3 assists per contest which ranks them 84th and 298th respectively. In the turnover department the Jackrabbits rank 92nd with 11.7 per game. The Jackrabbits allow 68.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 87th in the country. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc ranking them 96th and 92nd in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 32.3 rebounds a game which ranks 31st and they give up 11.1 assists per contest which puts them in 37th place in the nation. The Jackrabbits force 11.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 246th in college basketball.

The Terrapins average 72.9 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 73.3 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of 3.2 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is -3.3 per contest. The Terrapins have an offensive rating of 112.7 and they assist on 52.6% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 67.2 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 56%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 60% and they shoot 3 pointers on 38% of their shots. Maryland turns the ball over an average of 17.1 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 8.7% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 52.6% while their offensive rebound percentage is 29.8%. The Terrapins give up 69.7 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 76.7 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Jackrabbits score 77.7 ppg at home and they have averaged 64.7 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of 4 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 12.5 points per game. The Jackrabbits have a rating on offense of 110.8 and 43.7% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 68.8 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 52%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they attempt 3 pointers on 36% of their shots. South Dakota State turns it over an average of 14.8 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 7.2% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 53.8% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 32.6%. The Jackrabbits give up 65.2 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 60.7 points per game in their past 3 contests.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Trends

The Maryland Terrapins are 14-15 against the spread

The Maryland Terrapins are 11-18 against the over/under

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Betting Trends

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 16-12 against the spread

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits are 13-12 against the over/under

Maryland Terrapins Injuries

11/11/15 G Dion Wiley Knee out for season

South Dakota State Jackrabbits Injuries

03/13/16 G Skyler Flatten Undisclosed out indefinitely
01/21/16 G Cole Gentry Undisclosed expected to redshirt

Tony 's Pick: Take Maryland

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