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Rutgers vs. Maryland prediction: Why Maryland is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [3/1/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Rutgers vs Maryland predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Maryland will take on Rutgers in men's college basketball action at XFINITY Center on Sunday, commencing at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Maryland as the most likely winner of the Rutgers vs. Maryland game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Rutgers vs. Maryland prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball game between Rutgers and Maryland 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Maryland a 72% chance of beating Rutgers. Our predicted final score has Maryland winning 75-69.
According to our model, Maryland (-4.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 143.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Rutgers vs. Maryland odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rutgers | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +4.5 (-102) | -4.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +198 | -225 |
| Total | o143.5 (-108) | u143.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rutgers vs. Maryland picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current 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 | Maryland -4.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Maryland | -225 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -108 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Maryland -4.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rutgers vs. Maryland game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball game between Maryland and Rutgers at XFINITY Center is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Rutgers vs. Maryland
- Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: XFINITY Center
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Conclusion
We predict Maryland, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat Rutgers on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rutgers vs. Maryland insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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