Virginia Cavaliers vs Maryland Terrapins Picks and Predictions for Friday, November 13, 2026

The No. 6-ranked Virginia Cavaliers, who are 4-0 to start the season, visit College Park Friday for a showdown with the Maryland Terrapins (1-1) at XFINITY Center, with the game starting at 8:00 pm ET. Peacock will provide coverage. Virginia's most recent win was 95-61 over Bucknell on Tuesday. Maryland opened its season with a 96-67 win over Bucknell, but last Saturday lost 86-74 to Georgetown. The Cavaliers have won by double digits in each of their four games. Maryland is 1-0 at home, while Virginia takes to the road for the first time. Get ready for Friday's action with our free college basketball picks.

Virginia Cavaliers Looking to Stay Perfect

Virginia faced little resistance from Bucknell, winning by 34 points for its fourth win against no losses. The Cavaliers opened with an 11-0 run and never looked back, leading by 22 at the break. Bucknell never got close in the second half. The Cavaliers were paced by Chance Mallory with 16 points, and he dished out six assists. Thijs De Ridder scored 15 and grabbed eight rebounds, while Johann Grunloh had a team-best nine boards. Virginia took care of the glass, outrebounding Bucknell 52-29. The Cavaliers have scored 89 or more points in each of their first four games. 

De Ridder leads Virginia with 17.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Sam Lewis is scoring 15.0 points, and Mallory adds 14.8 while handing out a team-high five assists. The Cavaliers average 93.0 points per game and allow 66.3. They are also shooting nearly 50% from the floor. Virginia hasn't faced much trouble defensively, and its balanced attack makes it difficult for opponents to concentrate on stopping one player.

Maryland Terrapins Looking to Bounce Back

Maryland had a rough afternoon Saturday, losing 86-74 at Georgetown. The Terrapins fell behind by 12 late in the first half and watched the deficit grow to 27 after halftime. A late 19-6 run made the final score more respectable. Pharrel Payne carried much of Maryland's offense, finishing with 28 points and a team-high eight rebounds. Kaden House added 13 points, all in the second half. Maryland struggled badly from outside, making just three of 20 attempts from beyond the arc. The Terrapins had beaten Bucknell 96-67 in their opener.

Payne leads Maryland with 20.5 points per game, followed by Andre Mills at 15.5 and House at 13.5. Tomislav Buljan is pulling down a team-best 8.5 rebounds, while DJ Wagner averages three assists. Maryland scores 85 points per game but gives up 76.5. Shooting has been inconsistent, particularly from three-point range, where the Terrapins have connected on just 20.8% of their attempts. They need more help from the perimeter.

Key To The Game

Virginia has controlled the boards and moved the ball well during its unbeaten start. Maryland needs Payne to establish himself inside, but the Terrapins cannot depend on him for most of their scoring. Virginia's defense will make that difficult. Maryland also needs to find its outside shot after struggling against Georgetown.

Virginia Cavaliers vs Maryland Terrapins Game Pick

• Virginia Cavaliers

Maryland has a dangerous inside scorer in Payne, but Virginia brings more balance to the floor. The Cavaliers have four players averaging at least 13 points and have won every game comfortably. Maryland struggled against Georgetown, particularly defending the perimeter and finding good shots from outside. Virginia has been strong on both ends, and its rebounding could cause problems for the Terrapins. Playing away from home will be a new test, but I like the Cavaliers to remain unbeaten.

Virginia Cavaliers vs Maryland Terrapins Over/Under Pick

• Over

Virginia has been putting up big numbers, scoring at least 89 points in each of its four games. Maryland opened with 96 against Bucknell before managing 74 against Georgetown. The Terrapins have enough talent inside to score, but their defense could have trouble slowing Virginia's balanced offense. Maryland allowed 86 points in its most recent game, and the Cavaliers have been shooting well. Both teams should get opportunities to score, and I like the over on Friday.