Halftime Report

Fortunes may be turning around for Michigan after losing four in a row. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Maryland 33-21.

Michigan came into the game with some extra motivation after the defeat they were dealt the last time these two teams faced off. We'll see if they're able to flip the script or if it'll just be more of the same.

Who's Playing

Michigan Wolverines @ Maryland Terrapins

Current Records: Michigan 6-9, Maryland 9-6

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Maryland is 2-8 against Michigan since February of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. Both teams will face off in a Big Ten battle at 7:00 p.m. ET at Xfinity Center. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Sunday, it was a hard-fought match, but the Terrapins had to settle for a 65-62 loss against the Golden Gophers. Maryland has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from Julian Reese, who scored 14 points along with nine rebounds and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Jahmir Young, who scored 20 points along with eight rebounds.

Meanwhile, Michigan's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Sunday after their fourth straight loss. They took a 79-73 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nittany Lions. Michigan didn't live up to their potential and found themselves falling short of the advantage oddsmakers thought they had coming into the game.

Like Michigan, they lost despite seeing results from several players. Terrance Williams II led the charge by scoring 24 points along with five rebounds. Those 24 points set a new season-high mark for him. The team also got some help courtesy of Nimari Burnett, who scored ten points along with six assists and six rebounds.

The Terrapins' loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for the Wolverines, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.

This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Maryland have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 37.5 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Michigan struggles in that department as they've been averaging 37.7 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.

Looking forward, Maryland is the favorite in this one, as the experts expect to see them win by six points. The pair have had problems against the spread this season as they are both 5-10.

Odds

Maryland is a solid 6-point favorite against Michigan, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The line has drifted a bit towards the Terrapins, as the game opened with the Terrapins as a 4.5-point favorite.


The over/under is set at 140.5 points.

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Series History

Michigan has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Maryland.

  • Jan 19, 2023 - Maryland 64 vs. Michigan 58
  • Jan 01, 2023 - Michigan 81 vs. Maryland 46
  • Jan 18, 2022 - Michigan 83 vs. Maryland 64
  • Mar 12, 2021 - Michigan 79 vs. Maryland 66
  • Jan 19, 2021 - Michigan 87 vs. Maryland 63
  • Dec 31, 2020 - Michigan 84 vs. Maryland 73
  • Mar 08, 2020 - Maryland 83 vs. Michigan 70
  • Mar 03, 2019 - Michigan 69 vs. Maryland 62
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Michigan 65 vs. Maryland 52
  • Feb 24, 2018 - Michigan 85 vs. Maryland 61