It is an exciting day for college basketball fans, with several big-time matchups on the Friday before selection Sunday. As the bubbles pop and automatic bids are punched, teams are jockeying for position and seeding before the big dance. One of the games to watch today is the clash between Maryland and Indiana in the Big Ten tournament. Let’s get into the college basketball best bet for Friday, March 10.
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Big Ten Tournament Prediction: Maryland-Indiana
Indiana is the team to watch in this matchup as a slight 1-point favorite. Some books have even moved to -1.5, which shows that there is a lot of confidence in this talented squad. The Hoosiers are 21-10 and have defeated numerous tournament teams this season. Although they’ve traded wins and losses late in the season, the team is led by All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis, who is the best player on the court and should have plenty of opportunities to shine.
On the other hand, Maryland is a much more balanced team, with four players averaging double figures but no clear alpha. While the Terrapins trounced Minnesota in their last game, they’ve had little success away from home. They play at a methodical pace and have no major weaknesses despite not being the best shooting team. In their first matchup, the Terps only had five turnovers against Indiana, which helped them overcome their deficit on the glass. However, Maryland will have a hard time replicating that performance, and Jackson-Davis will lead Indiana to victory.
Overall, Indiana’s momentum and talented players will get the job done in this matchup.
Ben’s College Basketball Best Bet: Indiana -1 (-110 on DraftKings)
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