Davidson Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, 11/10/2023 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Davidson Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins

Date: Friday, November 10, 2023

Location: Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville, NC

TV: ESPN

Harrah's Cherokee Center is where the Maryland Terrapins (1-0) will play the Davidson Wildcats (1-0) on Friday.

The Davidson Wildcats stepped onto the hardwood against Washington and Lee and earned the victory with a final of 86-63 in their last game. Davidson finished having earned a 43.3% FG percentage (29 of 67) and made 10 of their 36 3-point attempts. At the free throw line, the Wildcats buried 18 of 24 attempts for a rate of 75.0%. In reference to rebounding, they compiled 43 with 15 of them being of the offensive variety. They also doled out 14 assists for this contest while forcing 10 turnovers and getting 7 steals. With regard to defending, Davidson allowed their opponent to shoot 38.2% from the field on 21 of 55 shooting. Washington and Lee earned 9 assists and had 2 steals for this game. On top of that, Washington and Lee totaled 25 boards (6 offensive, 19 defensive), but didn't have a block. Washington and Lee finished the game at 87.5% from the free throw line by knocking down 14 of their 16 attempts. They also made 7 of 18 tries from three-point range. In the matter of personal fouls, the Wildcats ended up with 15 and Washington and Lee had 24 personal fouls.

Angelo Brizzi is someone who was a contributor for this contest. He shot 33.3% from the field and totaled 3 assists. He played for 26 minutes and collected 3 boards. He racked up 15 points on 4 out of 12 shooting.

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Davidson comes into this contest with a mark of 1-0 on the year. They are averaging 86.0 pts per contest (114th in D-1) while shooting 43.3% from the field. The Wildcats are hitting 27.8% on 3-pointers (10 of 36) and 75.0% from the charity stripe. As a team, Davidson is grabbing 46.0 rebounds per game and has 14 dimes this year, which has them ranked 176th in D-1 in terms of passing. They cough up possession 6.0 times per game and as a team they are committing 15.0 fouls per game.

On the defensive end of the court, the Wildcats are forcing 11.0 turnovers per game and they draw 24.0 personal fouls. They rank 112th in college hoops in giving up assists with 9 conceded so far this season. The Wildcats defensively are giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 38.2% (21 of 55) and they surrender 31.0 boards per game as a squad. They relinquish 38.9% on 3-point attempts and they rank 152nd in college basketball in opponents PPG (63.0).

For their last game, the Maryland Terrapins walked away with a victory by a final of 68-53 when they faced Mount St. Mary's. When it comes to attacking the glass, Maryland allowed Mount St. Mary's to snag 30 in all (12 on the offensive side). They shot 16.7% from three-point range by shooting 2 out of 12 and finished the game at 9 of 12 at the free throw line (75.0%). The Terrapins allowed Mount St. Mary's to make 21 of 59 tries from the floor which gave them a percentage of 35.6% in this matchup. At the conclusion of this game, the Terrapins shot 24 for 49 from the floor which had them at 49.0%. When it comes to shots from beyond the arc, Maryland converted 3 out of 16 tries (18.8%). They were able to bury 17 of them for a rate of 68.0%. Mount St. Mary's earned 21 fouls in the game which took the Terrapins to the free throw line for a total of 25 shots. They gave up possession 15 times, while earning 8 steals for the game. The Terrapins were able to collect 22 defensive boards and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 31 for the matchup.

Julian Reese ended up being important for the Terrapins in this game. He converted 8 out of 11 for the matchup giving him a rate of 72.7%, and had 8 rebounds. He accumulated 18 points in his 23 mins on the hardwood, but went home with no dimes.

Maryland has a win-loss mark of 1-0 for the campaign. When it comes to offensive execution, the Terrapins are shooting 49.0% from the floor, which is ranked 121st in D-1. Maryland has scored 68 points on the season and they snag 36.0 boards per contest. Their rate of assisting teammates is at 6.0 times per contest (341st in Division 1) and they lose possession by turning the ball over 15.0 times per contest. The Terrapins are responsible for committing 17.0 fouls per game and they connect on 68.0% from the free throw line.

The Maryland defense allows 16.7% on shots from 3-point land (2 of 12) and their opponents are converting on 75.0% of their foul shots. They have surrendered 7.0 assists and 33.0 boards every game, which has them ranked 70th and 151st in college basketball. The Terrapins on the defensive end are ranked 57th in the country in PPG given up with 53.0. They are forcing 14.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have let teams shoot 35.6% from the floor (110th in college hoops).

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take Davidson

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