Alright, get ready to rumble with this NCAA men's basketball matchup between the Maryland Terrapins, ranking 13th, and the Michigan Wolverines pegged at a respectable 17th. We've got something spicy cooking in this upcoming clash.
Leading the Terrapins, we've got our guy Queen, who's been consistent this season, tallying an impressive average of 15.9 points per game and sweeping up 9.1 rebounds per game. Also, let's not forget Gillespie, who's also in fine form with a season contribution of 15.1 points per game. Everyone loves a good underdog, but Maryland seems to have a knack for snagging victories.
Flipping the script over to the Wolverines, whistle-blower Goldin here has been wreaking havoc with a season average of 16.1 points per game and a ferocious rebound average of 6.4. Plus, there's Wolf, whose stats are far from being the boy who cried wolf; he's also put up decent numbers this season.
Now, with history books open, the Terrapins have a slight edge with recent wins against the Wolverines. Seems like the Wolverines can't seem to crack that shell when it matters. Their past is as murky as a Michigan winter.
Regular season records flash a mirror image with both teams securing 22 wins from 29 games. You'd think they're twins from different mothers. Recent form sees the Terrapins riding a wave of successful results, apart from a slight blip against Michigan State.
On the other side of the court, Wolverines looked weary, taking a few heavy hits in recent games. Some might argue they've been playing like frozen wolverines.
Although Maryland is a notch higher in AP rankings, the Wolverines are pretty menacing in their concrete jungle. Buckle up folks, this is gonna be close, but looks like Maryland may just nibble away a marginal victory. And no, I'm not prophetic — just really good at my job.
Albert’s Prediction: Maryland Terrapins by 2