The Maryland Terrapins (3-0) and the Saint Louis Billikens (3-0) collide in the 2022 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off on Saturday. These teams have only met once before. That matchup took place in 1994 when Maryland outlasted Saint Louis 74-66. The winner of this one will advance to take on Providence or Miami in the title game on Sunday.
Tip-off from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., is set for 1 p.m. ET. The Billikens are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Maryland vs. Saint Louis odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 145. Before making any Saint Louis vs. Maryland picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. Over the past six years, the proprietary computer model has generated an impressive profit of more than $1,200 for $100 players on its top-rated college basketball picks against the spread.
Now, the model has set its sights on Maryland vs. Saint Louis and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Saint Louis vs. Maryland:
- Maryland vs. Saint Louis spread: Billikens -3.5
- Maryland vs. Saint Louis over/under: 145 points
- Maryland vs. Saint Louis money line: Billikens -160, Terrapins +140
- SLU: Billikens are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up win
- MD: Terrapins are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games overall
- Maryland vs. Saint Louis picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Maryland can cover
Sophomore forward Julian Reese is an athletic and impactful player on the wing for the Terrapins. Reese loves the attack the lane and has the leaping ability to slam it down with force. The Maryland native is relentless on the glass and is always fighting to gain position. He averages a team-best 15 points with 8.7 rebounds per game. On Nov. 10, Reese racked up 19 points and 12 boards.
Senior guard Jahmir Young is another scoring threat in the backcourt. Young is a strong and dynamic player who excels in the mid-range. The Maryland native has an excellent shooting touch from the perimeter and finishes with either hand at the rim. Young averages 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game.
Why Saint Louis can cover
Senior Javon Pickett is a long and lean forward. Pickett owns excellent athleticism and loves to get out in transition. He does a great job of making plays near the rim and finishing with force. The Illinois native is also a solid rebounder. Pickett averages 12.7 points and 11 boards per game. In his last outing, he logged 14 points and seven rebounds.
Senior forward Francis Okoro plays a major role down low for the Billikens. Okoro is a lengthy (7-foot-1 wingspan) and active presence who attacks the glass with strength. He has a high motor and plays like a man amongst boys at times. The native of Nigeria leads the team in rebounds (12) with 9.3 points per contest. On Nov. 12, Okoro supplied 16 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks.
How to make Saint Louis vs. Maryland picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 141 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations. You can see the picks here.
So who wins Maryland vs. Saint Louis? And which side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.
