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Washington vs. Maryland prediction: Why Washington is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/21/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Washington vs Maryland predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Maryland will take on Washington in men's college basketball action at XFINITY Center on Saturday, beginning at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Washington as the most likely winner of the Washington vs. Maryland game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Washington vs. Maryland prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Washington and Maryland 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Washington a 63% chance of defeating Maryland. Our predicted final score has Washington winning 74-71.
According to our model, Maryland (+3.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 143.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Washington vs. Maryland odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Washington | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-102) | +3.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | -160 | +140 |
| Total | o143.5 (-105) | u143.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Washington vs. Maryland picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 +3.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | Maryland | +140 |
| Total | Over 143.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Maryland +3.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Washington vs. Maryland game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between Maryland and Washington at XFINITY Center is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: Washington vs. Maryland
- Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: XFINITY Center
Conclusion
We predict Washington, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat Maryland on Saturday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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