Villanova vs Maryland Prediction 11-24-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Villanova vs Maryland Prediction for this College Basketball Game on Sunday, November 24th, at the Prudential Center.

Villanova Has Been Inconsisent

Villanova has been inconsistent heading into this Game but they are coming off a key win. In the last Game against Villanova, the defense gave up only 49 points while the offense scored 93 points on the way to the victory. Eric Dixon had a strong Game putting up 23 points, six rebounds, and two assists. There were four different players that put up at least 12 points. Villanova shot 53.2 percent from the field and 60 percent from behind the three-point line. Even though they won that Game, this is a team that has a couple of bad losses also. Villanova is averaging 79.2 points while their defense defense is giving up 68.2 points per Game. The offense is ranked 156th while the defense is ranked 127th. Villanova will take on Rider, Cincinnati, FDU, and Seton Hall after this one. 

Maryland Dominated the Last Game

Maryland lost two Games ago to Marquette, but in the last Game against Canisius, they looked better. The offense scored 108 points and they ended up cruising to a victory. There were six different players that put up at least 10 points. Julian Reese had a strong Game putting up 20 points, 12 rebounds, and one assist. Maryland on the season is averaging 86.2 points while their defense is giving up 53.8 points per Game. The offense is ranked 35th in the league while the defense is ranked 5th. The offense might get the attention but what the defense has done has been special so far this season. 

Why Villanova Will Beat Maryland

• Maryland has won 31 of its last 36 day games against non-conference opponents.
• Villanova has lost each of its last three day games against non-conference opponents.
• Villanova has lost the first half in three of its last four day games.

Villanova vs Maryland Prediction

Maryland is going to have no issue getting the job done here. Maryland’s defense is giving up 53.8 points and they are going to step up in a big way here. Villanova’s offense is going to really struggle to get the offense going here, and it’s going to be Maryland that is going to get the job done here. I wouldn’t be shocked if Maryland wins this Game by 20 points. Back Maryland against the spread here.