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When Saint Louis takes on Maryland in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off Tournament at Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday afternoon, it will look to keep up its unblemished start to the year.
The Billikens have won three games in a row, most recently defeating Memphis on Tuesday by a score of 90–84. Maryland has also won its first three games despite having a less demanding schedule.
The Terrapins' season began with a game against Niagara. In that game, the Terrapins easily won 71–49. The Saint Louis team's first game against Murray State went well. There, the Billikens outscored their opponent by 47 points in the second half to win 91-68.
Maryland vs Saint Louis Betting Odds
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Maryland vs Saint Louis Match Details
Fixture: Terrapins at Billikens
Date and Time: Saturday, November 19 at 1:00 PM ET
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, CT
Maryland vs Saint Louis Key Stats
The Billikens have made a strong start to the season, which started with a rout of Murray State that saw them cover the 13-point spread. After defeating Evansville by 18 points, they defeated Memphis as 3-point favorites earlier this week.
Four of the Billikens' starters are back from last season, giving them a wealth of experience this year. Javon Pickett, a transfer who started for Missouri four years ago, was also included.
The Billikens' ninth-place ranking in experience, according to KenPom, has contributed to their low turnover rate thus far. A Maryland defense that ranks eighth in field goal percentage and has forced turnovers on 22.2% of possessions will put them to the test.
The Terrapins have also gotten off to a terrific start to the season, cruising to three convincing victories. More importantly, the Terrapins won all three games while covering the spread, including their 76-52 victory over Binghampton on Tuesday as 21-point favorites. They have a bit of momentum going into this competition because they have won all three games by a combined 20 points.
The Terrapins' attack, which ranks No. 38 nationally in terms of average possession length, has not been slowed down by defensive intensity. The only significant area of concern for the Terrapins is their proportion of 3-pointers made, despite their low turnover rate (25.4).
Maryland vs Saint Louis Best Picks and Prediction
The Terrapins enjoy playing quickly and will have a significant advantage in the interior. While Saint Louis lacks significant height, the Terrapins are one of the tallest teams in the nation.
They will be able to hide their 3-point shooting problems thanks to their advantage in the paint. The Terrapins are an underrated team because they have won against the spread in eight of their last 11 games.
Pick: Terrapins +4.5 (-118)
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