- Matchup: Maryland Terrapins vs UCLA Bruins
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Venue: Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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This Saturday, the UCLA Bruins (10-5) will challenge the Maryland Terrapins (7-8) at Pauley Pavilion.
The Maryland Terrapins recently faced Indiana, suffering a defeat with a final score of 84-66. Maryland recorded a 41.0% shooting rate (25 of 61) and managed to make 5 out of 26 attempts from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 11 of 17 attempts, equating to a conversion rate of 64.7%. On the rebounding front, the Terrapins secured 31 boards, including 11 offensive rebounds, while also registering 7 assists. They forced 10 turnovers on the opposing team and grabbed 5 steals. Defensively, Maryland allowed Indiana to shoot 45.0% from the field, converting 27 of 60 shots. Indiana excelled with 13 assists and accumulated 36 total rebounds (12 offensive and 24 defensive), and they finished with an 84.6% free-throw shooting performance, making 22 out of 26 attempts. With regards to personal fouls, Maryland committed 21, while Indiana recorded 20.
Elijah Saunders was particularly impactful in this game, achieving a shooting rate of 62.5% without any assists. He played for 32 minutes, collecting 7 rebounds and scoring 16 points on 5 of 8 shooting.
Entering this contest, Maryland holds a record of 7-8 for the season. They average 74.6 points per game (ranked 245th nationally) and shoot 40.3% from the field. The Terrapins connect on 32.1% of their three-point attempts (125 of 390) and have a free-throw percentage of 75.0%. As a team, they average 36.6 rebounds per game and have dished out a total of 162 assists this season, positioning them at 352nd in the country for assists. They turn the ball over an average of 13.3 times per game and commit about 17.7 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Terrapins force 13.5 turnovers each game and draw 20.7 fouls. They yield a 37.0% success rate from three-point range and rank 298th in points allowed (78.1 per game). On the shooting front, they give up a percentage of 46.1% (413 of 895) and allow an average of 36.6 rebounds per game. They rank 321st in Division 1 for assists allowed, having given up 247 thus far.
In their most recent outing, the UCLA Bruins faced Wisconsin, suffering an 80-72 defeat. UCLA managed to gather 25 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds, leading to a total of 33. They turned the ball over only 9 times while recording 3 steals during the game. Wisconsin committed 21 fouls, bringing UCLA to the free-throw line for 23 attempts, converting 15 of those for a rate of 65.2%. From three-point range, UCLA struggled, completing only 1 out of 17 attempts (5.9%). Overall, the Bruins shot 28 for 61 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 45.9%. Defensively, UCLA allowed Wisconsin to convert 25 of 55 shots, with an opposing shooting percentage of 45.5%. They concluded the game with a 33.3% success rate from three-point distance, hitting 10 out of 30 attempts while shooting 20 out of 27 from the free-throw line (74.1%). On the boards, UCLA allowed Wisconsin to grab a total of 30 rebounds (5 offensive).
Eric Dailey Jr. notably contributed to the Bruins’ performance, sinking 9 of 17 for a shooting percentage of 52.9%, while also collecting 8 rebounds. He scored 18 points during his 31 minutes on the floor, also contributing 1 assist in the game.
UCLA’s current season record stands at 10-5. The Bruins average 17.9 personal fouls per game and boast a free-throw shooting percentage of 75.1%. They distribute 15.9 assists per game (ranked 100th nationally) and average 10.4 turnovers. As a team, UCLA has scored 1,195 points this season (79.7 per game) and averages 32.8 boards per contest. Offensively, the Bruins shoot 48.5% from the field, placing them 54th in Division 1.
Defensively, the Bruins rank 98th in Division 1 in points allowed per game at 70.0. They create 14.1 turnovers per game and permit opponents to shoot 42.7% from the field (144th in college). Opponents connect on 31.1% of their three-point efforts (112 of 360) and shoot 75.0% from the line against them. UCLA surrenders an average of 13.9 assists and 31.9 rebounds per game, ranking 222nd and 60th, respectively, in those areas.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Pick: Bet on Maryland
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