Maryland Terrapins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Picks and Predictions for Sunday February 15 2026
The Maryland Terrapins travel to Jersey Mike’s Arena to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Sunday, February 15, 2026. Tip-off is set for 12:00 PM ET with the game airing on FS1. Rutgers enters this matchup as a 2.5-point favorite, and the total is set at 144.5. At the time of this writing, the moneyline odds were not released. For more betting insight and daily analysis, be sure to check out our free college basketball picks.
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Terrapins Trying to Build Momentum
Maryland comes into this game at 10-14 overall and 3-10 in Big Ten play, including a 3-10 conference road record. The Terrapins have won two of their last five games, recently beating Iowa 77-70 and Minnesota 67-62 while falling to Ohio State 82-62, Purdue 93-63, and Michigan State 91-48. That recent two-game winning streak has at least stopped the bleeding after a difficult stretch in conference play.
Offensively, Maryland averages 72.0 points per game but allows 78.6, which has been a major issue. They shoot 41% from the field and pull down 34.8 rebounds per contest. Ball movement has been limited, as they average just 10.2 assists per game, which is low for a Big Ten team trying to create consistent offense.
One of the biggest concerns for Maryland is efficiency. Shooting 41% while giving up nearly 79 points per game puts a lot of pressure on their defense to generate stops. With just 2.7 blocks and 5.2 steals per game, the Terrapins have struggled to disrupt opponents enough to offset their offensive limitations.
Scarlet Knights Looking to Snap Skid at Home
Rutgers enters this matchup at 9-15 overall and 2-11 in Big Ten play, including a 2-11 conference home record. The Scarlet Knights have dropped five straight games, recently losing to Nebraska 80-68, UCLA 98-66, USC 78-75, Michigan State 88-79 in overtime, and Indiana 82-59. Despite some competitive efforts, they have not been able to close out games during this losing streak.
The Scarlet Knights average 70.1 points per game and allow 76.4. They shoot 41% from the field, matching Maryland’s efficiency struggles. Rutgers pulls down 34.4 rebounds per contest and averages 11.1 assists per game, showing modest production across the board.
Defensively, Rutgers has shown slightly more activity than Maryland, averaging 3.7 blocks and 6.0 steals per game. However, allowing 76.4 points per contest has made it difficult to consistently win. Their ability to create turnovers could be a key factor in what projects to be a tight, grind-it-out Big Ten battle. 
Maryland Terrapins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Pick
Maryland Terrapins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Spread Pick
- Pick: Maryland +2.5
Both teams have struggled in conference play, but Maryland is coming off back-to-back wins and appears to have slightly more momentum. Rutgers has lost five straight and has struggled defensively during that stretch. Getting points with the Terrapins in what should be a close game offers solid value.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mark Ruelle | +4,586.00 |
| 2 |  Nick Parsons | +4,286.00 |
| 3 |  David Delano | +3,784.00 |
| 4 |  Ricky Tran | +3,258.00 |
| 5 |  The Gold Sheet | +2,797.00 |
Maryland Terrapins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Total Pick
- Pick: Under 144.5
I’m leaning toward the under in this matchup. Both teams shoot just 41% from the field and have struggled to generate consistent offense. With limited assists and modest scoring averages, this feels like a slower-paced Big Ten game that stays in the high 130s or low 140s.
Final Score Prediction: Maryland 72, Rutgers 69
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