Who's Playing
No. 16 UCLA @ No. 20 Maryland
Current Records: UCLA 8-2; Maryland 8-2
What to Know
The #20 Maryland Terrapins will look to defend their home court Wednesday against the #16 UCLA Bruins at 9 p.m. ET. Maryland is out to keep their five-game home win streak alive.
The Terrapins were close but no cigar on Sunday as they fell 56-53 to the Tennessee Volunteers. Forward Donta Scott had a pretty forgettable game, finishing with only nine points on 4-for-11 shooting in his 37 minutes on the court.
Meanwhile, the Bruins took their matchup against the Denver Pioneers this past Saturday by a conclusive 87-64 score.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Maryland is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (5-1-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.
Maryland and UCLA now sit at an identical 8-2. Two stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Maryland have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.30%, which places them 28th in college basketball. But the Bruins rank 16th in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 49.90% on the season. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Xfinity Center -- College Park, Maryland
- TV: Fox Sports 1
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $42.00
Odds
The Terrapins are a slight 1-point favorite against the Bruins, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 1-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last seven years.
