Recent Play Details

Offensive Breakdown:

Maryland Terrapins: Maryland's offensive performance has been a bit of a struggle this season. Averaging 64.0 points per game, they rank 324th in college hoops, indicating a need for more efficient scoring. Their field goal percentage stands at 40.5%, and they've been particularly challenged in three-point shooting, connecting on only 22.6% of their attempts. The Terrapins will need to find more consistency in their shooting and perhaps rely more on their inside game to boost their scoring against a solid Villanova defense.

Villanova Wildcats: Villanova, on the other hand, has been more effective offensively. They average 81.7 points per game with a 45.3% shooting from the floor. Their three-point shooting hasn't been exceptional (27.3%), but they've shown the ability to score in various ways. The team as a whole is shooting 87% from the charity stripe which is tops in the country, this underrated stat could huge if it comes down to making free throws late in the game to cover this number.

Defensive Breakdown:

Maryland Terrapins: Defensively, Maryland has been relatively solid, allowing an average of 61.0 points per game, ranking them 51st in the nation. They've been effective in limiting opponents' shooting percentages to 39.5% and have been decent in defending the three-point line (30.6% allowed). Maryland's defense has yet to face an offense like this though.

Villanova Wildcats: Villanova's defense allows an average of 65.3 points per game. They've been effective in forcing turnovers (10.7 per game) and are allowing opponents to shoot just 39.3% from the field. Villanova will need to apply pressure to create turnovers and disrupt the Terrapins' offensive flow. Villanova can look to lock down the paint and force the Terrapins to make threes.

Prediction:

Villanova's ability to score in multiple ways gives them the advantage over Maryland. Maryland does have good enough defense to keep the game tight for a bit, but they just don't have enough offensive firepower to keep up with Villanova.

Projected Score:

Maryland Terrapins: 60 - Villanova Wildcats: 69