Michigan Wolverines vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction and Picks - December 13, 2025
Use Code WWWC Big 10 college hoops action on Saturday evening, and we have a Michigan vs Maryland prediction locked and loaded for you. The Wolverines are off an 89-61 win over Villanova and are now 9-0 on the year. The Terps come in at 6-4 on the year, but they are off an 83-64 loss to Iowa on the road. Maryland won the regular season last year, but Michigan won the Meeting in the Big 10 Tournament. Continue reading to see our Michigan vs Maryland prediction.
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Wolverines Continue To Destroy Their Opponents
Michigan’s most recent game was an 89–61 win over Villanova on December 9, where Elliot Cadeau scored 18 points and dished out four assists, and the Wolverines shot nearly 48% from the field. It was yet another emphatic victory, continuing a stretch where Michigan has demolished opponents by 25+ points in six straight games. That run includes blowouts of Auburn, Gonzaga, and Rutgers, with the Wolverines topping 100 points in three consecutive contests over that stretch— something they hadn’t done since their 1989 national championship season.
Offensively, Michigan has been unstoppable, averaging 94 points per game while shooting 52.2% from the field. Yaxel Lendeborg leads the team with 15 points and 7 rebounds per game, while Morez Johnson adds 13.4 points and 6.7 boards. Freshman Trey McKenney has been a steady contributor at 11 points per game, and Aday Mara provides size inside with nearly 9 rebounds per contest. Cadeau has emerged as the floor general, averaging 5.7 assists, and the Wolverines’ balance across positions makes them one of the most complete teams in the country.
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Defensively, Michigan has been just as impressive, holding opponents to 66 points per game and a paltry 34.5% shooting. They dominate the glass with 46.6 rebounds per game and force teams into tough looks from deep, allowing just 29.6% from three. The Wolverines’ ability to control tempo, punish teams inside, and then bury them with perimeter shooting has made them look like a juggernaut. Heading into College Park, they’ll look to extend their unbeaten run and continue their streak of double-digit victories.
Can the Maryland Defense Hold Up?
Maryland’s most recent game was an 83–64 loss at Iowa on December 6, where Pharrel Payne scored 17 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, but the Terrapins shot just 36% from the field and committed 18 turnovers. David Coit added 13 points, but Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz poured in 25 and the Hawkeyes controlled the game throughout. It was a disappointing start to Big Ten play for Maryland, who had beaten Wagner earlier in the week but struggled against elite competition in November with losses to Gonzaga and Alabama.
Offensively, Maryland averages 77.1 points per game while shooting 40.6% from the field. Payne has been the anchor, scoring 18.7 points per game while pulling down 7.6 rebounds. Freshman Darius Adams has shown flashes with 13.2 points per game, and Coit adds another 13.2 as a perimeter threat. Andre Mills and Elijah Saunders provide depth, but the Terrapins have struggled with efficiency, hitting just 31% from three and ranking near the bottom nationally in field goal percentage.
Defensively, Maryland has allowed 78.5 points per game, with opponents shooting 45.6% overall and 37% from three. They rebound decently at 37 boards per game, but turnovers and perimeter defense have been glaring issues. Against Michigan’s high-powered offense, Maryland will need Payne to dominate inside and their guards to protect the ball if they want to keep this game competitive. Otherwise, the Wolverines’ relentless pace and efficiency could overwhelm them quickly.
Michigan vs Maryland Pick
Michigan vs Maryland Spread Pick
- Michigan -19 (5 Units)
Michigan laying -19 makes sense here given how dominant they’ve been and how shaky Maryland’s defense has looked. The Wolverines’ most recent game was an 89–61 rout of Villanova on December 9, where Elliot Cadeau scored 18 points and the team shot nearly 48% from the field. That win continued a stretch of blowouts — Michigan has topped 100 points three times in the past two weeks and is averaging 94 points per game while holding opponents to just 66. With Yaxel Lendeborg, Morez Johnson, and Aday Mara controlling the paint and Cadeau orchestrating the offense, this team has too much balance and firepower for most opponents to handle.
Maryland, on the other hand, is coming off an 83–64 loss at Iowa on December 6, where Pharrel Payne scored 17 points but the Terrapins shot only 36% and committed 18 turnovers. They allow 78.5 points per game and opponents are hitting nearly 46% from the field, which is a dangerous profile against Michigan’s efficiency. While Payne and freshman Darius Adams provide scoring, the Terps’ lack of perimeter defense and turnover issues make them vulnerable to being run out of the gym. With Michigan’s pace, depth, and defensive dominance, laying -19 feels justified — the Wolverines are built to bury teams, and Maryland’s weaknesses line up perfectly for another blowout.
Michigan vs Maryland Over/Under Pick
- Over 151.5 (4 Units)
The Over 151.5 looks like the right call in Michigan–Maryland because of the way these two teams match up. Michigan’s most recent game was an 89–61 win over Villanova on December 9, where Elliot Cadeau scored 18 and the Wolverines once again flexed their offensive depth, shooting nearly 48% from the floor. They’re averaging 94 points per game this season, one of the top marks nationally, and have topped 100 three times in the past two weeks. Maryland, meanwhile, is coming off an 83–64 loss at Iowa on December 6, and while their defense has been shaky, they still average 77 points per game with Pharrel Payne and freshman Darius Adams leading the way. The Terrapins allow nearly 79 points per game, which sets up perfectly for Michigan’s firepower to push the pace and pile up points. With both teams capable of scoring in the 70s or higher, the Over 151.5 feels well within reach.
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