Albert
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My Prediction
Maryland Terrapins by 4Oh, what a matchup we have here. The Michigan State Spartans, in their fabulous green and white, are taking their act on the road to face off against the Maryland Terrapins, in, get this, red and gold. A visual feast, wouldn't you agree?
Let’s start with the Spartans. Snap, crackle, and pop, all in one package. Leading the charge is Jase Richardson, with his robust scoring average of 13.8 points, rustling the nets like it's his day job. Which, let's be honest, it is. Then they have young Jaden Akins, not just a patron of points with stick-to-your-ribs 13 a game, but also a tenacious rebounder and a capable assistant. One moment you see him, the next, he’s darting with the ball towards who-knows-where.
While we are sweating the Spartans, let's not forget their slightly poor-ish run in their recent outings. They’ve won a few, lost a few, but their victory over the Wolverines definitely put an extra spring to their Spartan steps.
Now, turn your attention to the Terrapins. Personal favorites, but don't tell anyone I said that. Their go-to guy, Derik Queen, is averaging an impressive 16.6 a game, and is the unofficial king of rebounds with over 12 per battle. Not far behind is Rodney Rice, liable to burn the Spartans with his 18.6 points average if they aren't careful enough. Sorry Spartans, I don't make the rules.
Maryland's recent games? A well-earned victory against the Trojans, ease of triumph against the Hawkeyes, just the kind of momentum we like to see. Sure they fell against the Buckeyes, but who hasn't?
Consider also that the head-to-head record favors the Spartans. Yes, the last few dances between these two teams have seen the Spartans twirling the Terrapins to defeat. Can Maryland reverse this trend on their home ground?
Now, some might argue the Spartans hold the higher AP ranking, but why split hairs? Records? The Spartans hold a marginal advantage, but we all know games aren't won on margins.
So, taking all of this into consideration, I'll soft-shoe my way over to the prediction - a hair-raising spectacle is on the cards, folks.
Albert’s Prediction: Maryland Terrapins by 4
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