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Moretti to be in uniform vs Maryland
After just seven players took the court for the Illini after their 71-68 win over Michigan State, the team took a big step towards returning to full strength health-wise.
“Nico has been cleared, so he’ll be in uniform on Sunday,” Underwood said during his media availability on Saturday. Through 38 minutes over three games this season, Niccolo Moretti has totaled 12 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds.
The past week has been a big step towards a full recovery for the redshirt freshman point guard, who had been out of action since suffering a foot injury in the team’s win over Southern United on November 19.
Underwood shared that before Moretti’s return to practice on Sunday, he had around ten individual on and off-court workouts before going through five days of practice.
“We’ll see how the flow of the game goes,” Underwood said during his media availability on Saturday. “He’s been really good in practice.”
He shared that due to the nature of Moretti’s injury, his cameo off the bench may be shorter than those earlier in the season.
“Any time you have a foot injury, those opportunities will be probably a little shorter time-frame-wise than maybe they were early [in the season] just from a conditioning standpoint.”
Marcus Domask was also available to the media on Saturday.
“Nico is really good, you know, he’s just a true point guard,” he said. The team has been without a true point guard for much of the season, with the ball-handling duties being ‘by committee’ for most of the season.
“He knows how to create for others. He uses his body really well for his size,” Domask said, speaking on Moretti’s strengths. “I think he can give us a lift.”
The team has been battling issues with sickness, too. Earlier in the week, Underwood shared that Rodgers, who played 13 minutes in last week’s loss at Purdue, was battling a fever during the game.
#Illini Underwood: We’ve had ‘the bug’ hit us. Ty was sick at Purdue. Then went through us with Luke, Dravyn, Q & me. We didn’t do much the last couple days.
— Derek Piper (@DPiper247) January 12, 2024
Amani Hansberry, who has been dealing with back spasms, is still day-to-day.
The Fighting Illini will return to action on Sunday when they host the Maryland Terrapins at 1 p.m. on the Big Ten Network.
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Penn State a Heavy Favorite Over Maryland in Regular Season Finale
The oddsmakers are expecting Penn State to run away with a victory in its regular season finale against Maryland. The Nittany Lions are a 24.5-point favorite when the Terrapins come to Happy Valley on Saturday.
Penn State is coming off a gritty 26-25 victory at Minnesota in a back-and-forth thriller on Saturday night. The Nittany Lions put the game away with a 5:48 drive to run out the clock that featured three fourth down conversions, including a fake punt that resulted in a 32-yard run by true freshman Luke Reynolds.
Maryland fell to Iowa 29-13 in its home finale on Saturday. The Terps were unable to overcome a 13-0 halftime deceit and an offense that could only produce 227 yards on the day. Maryland enters the game on a four-game losing streak, and have lost six of its last seven. The 4-7 Terps have won only once in Big Ten play, beating USC 29-28 in a fourth quarter comeback.
Penn State beat Maryland 51-15 in 2023 in the teams last meeting. The Nittany Lions and Terps will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, with coverage provided by BTN. The game will serve as Senior Day for Penn State.
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Villanova vs Maryland Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds
Maryland Look the Smart Pick on the Spread
Our best wager is that Maryland are going to cover a generous -6 on the spread. You can get 1.92 that there’s a bigger margin of victory against Villanova.
57-40 Win for Villanova in Pair’s Last Encounter
Villanova Wildcats claimed a victory in their previous game. A 93-49 home win occurred against Pennsylvania Quakers.
Maryland Terrapins won their last game, beating Canisius Golden Griffins at home. It was a 108-37 win.
Villanova beat Maryland in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 57-40 scoreline.
Expert College Basketball Analysis
The college basketball forecasts are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant stats to get the full picture.
Key Villanova vs Maryland stats:
We’re excited to see Maryland at -6 on the spread in this college matchup. We think it’s a great number for the betting favorites to cover at odds of 1.92.
If you’re looking for a bigger potential return on your stake, there is always the option to move the line. Consider the betting odds and whether each line can be covered.
Maryland -6 Probability
The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.1% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
Villanova vs Maryland Prediction
Maryland -6 @ 1.92
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Published 03:52, 24 November 2024
Correct Score Prediction
Rather than betting on the Terps to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 74-63 triumph in their favor.
Villanova vs Maryland Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Maryland Victory
Maryland have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 70% probability due to their 1.43 Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Villanova are least likely to win at 2.80.
6 is where the spread lies, with total points being 140 right now. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those that want to back Under 140 can find odds of 1.91 available.
The betting sites offer stacks of team props and game lines when it comes to most college basketball contests. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Betting Lines & Odds
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Point Spread
Total Points
Player Props & Micro Betting
There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player props with the best online gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.
Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Villanova Stats
Maryland Stats
Moneyline
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
- +6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +6 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
Point Spread
- -6 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -6 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 140.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 136.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 140: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 140 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.60 pts and allowed 67.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 65.00 pts and allowed 71.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Total Points
- Game Totals: An average of 140.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 140: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 140 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.00 pts and allowed 64.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 62.20 pts in the last 10 home games
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