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Maryland vs. UNC prediction: North Carolina favored to win women's March Madness Second Round matchup [3/22/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Maryland vs UNC predictions for college basketball Sunday.
UNC and Maryland will lock horns in women's March Madness Second Round action at Carmichael Arena on Sunday, with tipoff at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects North Carolina as the most likely winner of the Maryland vs. UNC game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Maryland vs. UNC prediction: Who will win and advance to the Sweet Sixteen?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAAW Tournament game between Maryland and UNC 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives North Carolina a 60% chance of beating Maryland.
According to our model, the 138.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Maryland vs. UNC odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Maryland | UNC |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +2.5 (-110) | -2.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -144 |
| Total | o138.5 (-106) | u138.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Maryland vs. UNC picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | North Carolina -2.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | North Carolina | -144 |
| Total | Over 138.5 | -106 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is North Carolina to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Maryland vs. UNC game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's women's basketball matchup between UNC and Maryland at Carmichael Arena is scheduled to begin at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Maryland vs. North Carolina
- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Carmichael Arena
- March Madness stage: Second Round
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Conclusion
We predict North Carolina, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Maryland this women's March Madness Second Round matchup.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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