Following their first road and Quad 1 win of the season in an 84-73 comeback victory over Rutgers on Wednesday from Jersey Mike’s Arena in Piscataway, NJ., Iowa basketball (14-10, 5-8 Big Ten) will be tested once again vs. No. 25 Maryland (19-6, 9-4) tonight from XFINITY Center in College Park, MD.
Through 24 games, the Hawkeyes score 84.5 points per game on 49.6% shooting from the floor, 37.8% from beyond the arc, and 68.8% from the free throw line. Defensively, Iowa forces an average of 14.3 turnovers per game, including 7.5 steals and 4.6 blocks.
Maryland has the No. 3 scoring offense in the Big Ten (20th best nationally), averaging 82.8 points per game while surrendering the second-fewest in the conference at 66.8 points.
Watch Iowa vs Maryland live on FS1
The Terrapins shoot 48.3% from the floor with all five starters averaging in the double-digits and 37% from beyond the arc, where they average 8.2 long-range buckets per game.
For Iowa to escape an intimidating XFINITY Center atmosphere with an impressive Quad 1 victory, they must play confidently with the basketball throughout the game, secure defensive rebounds, and have better close-outs on three-point attempts.
Here’s how to watch the Iowa vs Maryland game today, including time, TV schedule, and streaming information:
What channel is the Iowa vs Maryland game on today? Time, TV schedule
Livestream: FS1
Start time: 4 p.m. CT
Iowa vs. Rutgers will be broadcast nationally on FS1. Broadcaster Brandon Gaudin and color commentator Robbie Hummel will call the game from the booth at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD.
Radio: Hawkeyes Radio Network
Iowa fans can also tune into the Hawkeye Radio Network to follow along with play-by-play voice Gary Dolphin and color commentator Bobby Hansen.
Where to watch Iowa vs Maryland on livestream
The game can be streamed via Fubo, which offers a free trial to first-time customers.
Iowa vs Maryland predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Sunday, Feb. 16
Maryland 86, Iowa 79: Iowa will be competitive offensively throughout the night, specifically from Josh Dix and Payton Sandfort; periodic second-half cold streaks by the Hawkeyes will allow Maryland to create enough separation to win.
Odds: Maryland -11.5
Money line: Maryland -700 / Iowa +500
O/U: 161.5
Iowa 2024-25 schedule
Nov. 4: vs Texas A&M Commerce – W, (89-67)
Nov. 7: vs Southern – W, (89-74)
Nov. 12: vs South Dakota – W, (96-77)
Nov. 15: vs Washington State – W, (76-66)
Nov. 19: vs Rider – W, (83-56)
Nov. 22: vs Utah State – L, (77-69)
Nov. 26: vs South Carolina Upstate – W, (110-77)
Dec. 3: vs Northwestern – W, (80-79)
Dec. 7: at Michigan – L, (85-83)
Dec. 12: vs Iowa State – L, (89-80)
Dec. 15: vs New Orleans – W, (104-57)
Dec. 21: vs Utah – W, (95-88)
Dec. 30: vs New Hampshire – W, (112-70)
Jan. 3: at Wisconsin – L, (116-85)
Jan. 7: vs Nebraska – W, (97-87)
Jan. 11: vs Indiana – W, (85-60)
Jan. 14: at USC – L, (99-89)
Jan. 17: at UCLA – L, (94-70)
Jan. 21: vs Minnesota – L, (72-67)
Jan. 24: vs Penn State – W (76-75)
Jan. 27: at Ohio State – L, (82-65)
Feb. 4: vs. Purdue – L (89-80)
Feb. 8: vs Wisconsin – L (74-63)
Feb. 12: at Rutgers – W, (84-73)
Feb. 16: at Maryland
Feb. 19: vs Oregon
Feb. 22: vs Washington
Feb. 25: at Illinois
Feb. 28: at Northwestern
March 6: vs Michigan State
March 9: at Nebraska
Record: 14-10, 5-8 Big Ten
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