The Terrapins will play the Bruins on Friday, December 22nd, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Maryland and UCLA basketball teams will play on Friday, December 22nd, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Maryland currently has a 97.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for UCLA is 97.00.
- Away Maryland - Maryland heads into this game with a 0-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home UCLA - UCLA will host Maryland sporting a 4-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Pac-12 Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Maryland currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the Big Ten Conference, with UCLA now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Pac-12 Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Maryland has a 0.636 overall win percentage. Their opponent, UCLA, has a 0.500 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Maryland has a 7-4 regular season overall record. UCLA has notched a 5-5 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, gather ye round for a mystical tale of roundball wizardry! On Friday, December 22nd, the Maryland Terrapins, with a 7-4 overall standing, shall venture forth to the realm of UCLA. The Bruins, with a 5-5 overall standing, eagerly await this clash of hardwood forces.
In this realm where college basketball holds dominance, conference records hold great power. The Big Ten and Pac-12 Conference standings shape the destiny of tournament seeds. Maryland, with a 1-1 Big Ten standing, seeks to rise and conquer. Meanwhile, UCLA, with a 0-0 Pac-12 standing, yearns to leave its mark.
With a current streak of three victorious battles, the Terrapins are a force to be reckoned with. In contrast, their opponent, UCLA, has faltered in recent times, succumbing to three consecutive defeats. It is a clash of contrasting fortunes, fellow wizards!
Should you wish to join this mystical journey, our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this matchup. Place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers, and may the spirits of fortune guide you. But before you embark, review each team's futures odds and current standings below to gather knowledge for your venture.
So, gather your robes, clutch your crystal orbs, and brace yourselves for this enchanting battle on the hardwood. The wizards of Maryland and UCLA shall dance upon the court, their spells of strategy casting enchantment upon us all.
Best Terrapins at Bruins Odds
| Underdog Maryland | Favorite UCLA |
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| Underdog Maryland | Favorite UCLA |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
UCLA is a -3.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Maryland is a +4 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 129.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 129.5 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
UCLA is a -182 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Maryland is a +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
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Maryland
UCLA
12/22/23 9:00pm EST | +3.5 -105-3.5 -115 |
Underdog Maryland - Maryland bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +3.5 Maryland underdog bet wins if they lose by 3 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite UCLA - UCLA bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -3.5 UCLA favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 3 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Maryland at UCLA Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Maryland
UCLA
First to 5 Points
12/22/23 9:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
Maryland
UCLA
First to 10 Points
12/22/23 9:00pm EST | +100-140Bet |
Maryland
UCLA
First to 15 Points
12/22/23 9:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Maryland
UCLA
Game to Overtime
12/22/23 9:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Big Ten | ||||||||
| Maryland | 16-17 | 0.485 | 11-6 | 4-8 | 7-13 | +10 | 0.350 | L1 |
| Pac-12 | ||||||||
| UCLA | 16-17 | 0.485 | 9-7 | 5-6 | 10-10 | +5 | 0.500 | L1 |
Maryland & UCLA Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Maryland Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Maryland YR: futures available
UCLA Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM UCLA YR: futures available
Maryland & UCLA Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Maryland vs UCLA College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, December 22nd, 2023 at 9:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Maryland vs UCLA Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Maryland vs UCLA Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.