Maryland vs Florida Odds for Sweet 16 Matchup – Gators Favored by Spread

• The #1 Florida Gators will meet the #4 Maryland Terrapins in the West Region Sweet 16 next week
• After surviving a spirited upset big by UConn, the Gators are heavy favorites to advance past the Terps
• Below, find the opening Maryland vs Florida odds, including spread, moneyline and game total

Arguably the hottest team in the nation, the #1 Florida Gators (33-4, 26-10 ATS) needed everything they could muster to get past two-time defending national champion UConn in the second round on Sunday. Now the Gators are scheduled to meet the Maryland Terrapins (27-8, 18-16-1 ATS) in the Sweet 16 next Thursday, March 27. Despite a subpar performance (by their lofty standards) against the Huskies, the Gators have opened as heavy favorites to reach the Elite Eight for the first time since 2017.

Opening Maryland vs Florida Odds

The opening Maryland vs Florida spread favors the Gators by 4.5 points while UF is a -205 favorite on the moneyline, giving Florida a 67.21% implied win probability. As a +170 underdog, 37.04 has a % implied win probability. The game total has opened at 150.5 with -110 odds each way.

Odds as of March 23 at DraftKings. See SBD’s updated list of online betting banking methods.

The Gators remain the +280 second-favorite in the March Madness championship odds, trailing only outright favorite Duke at +230. The Terps are +3500 longshots to win their first title since 2002.

Florida didn’t cover the 9.5-point spread against UConn on Sunday, but the Gators have been one of the best ATS bets in the country all season, going 26-10 against the number in their first 36 games, a 72.2% cover rate. Only three of the nation’s 364 Division I teams covered at a higher rate than Florida.

The Gators got another solid performance from leading scorer Walter Clayton Jr in their 77-75 win over UConn on Sunday in Raleigh. The 6’3 senior guard had a game-high 23 points on 6-of-14 shooting from the field and a 6-of-7 performance from the stripe. Despite committing twice as many turnovers as the Huskies, Florida’s +5 edge on the glass and electric three-point shooting (47.4% to 27.6% for the Huskies) proved the difference.

The Terrapins put the boots to #13 Grand Canyon in the first round (81-49), propelled by an 18-point, nine-rebound performance from forward Julian Reese (13.3 PPG, 9.0 RPG) and a 12-point, 15-rebound night from freshman sensation Derik Queen (16.2 PPG, 9.2 RPG).

The road was much tougher in the second round against #12 Colorado State. Maryland found itself trailing by seven after the first half (37-30) but battled all the way back for a 72-71 win, thanks to a last-second bucket by Queen to put the Terps on top by one. Queen led Maryland with 17 points and six rebounds in the victory, helped by a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double from Reese.

Maryland vs Florida Ratings Comparison

Florida is rated as high as third in the nation in overall efficiency at KenPom (and as low as fourth at Torvik). They pair an elite offense (second) with a top-ten defense. Offensive rebounding is the Gators’ calling card, grabbing 38.7% of all OREB chances, sixth-best in the nation.

Maryland has one of the bigger ranges across the three main analytics sites. They are as high as fifth as Haslam and as low as 11th at KenPom.

In a highly anticipated Sweet 16 matchup, the Maryland Terrapins will face off against the Florida Gators with the odds favoring the Gators by the spread. The game is set to take place on Thursday, March 25th at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Florida Gators come into this matchup as the higher seed, ranked No. 7 in the NCAA tournament, while the Maryland Terrapins are ranked No. 10. The Gators have had a strong season, finishing with a 15-9 record and making it to the Sweet 16 after defeating Virginia Tech in the second round. Led by standout players like Tre Mann and Colin Castleton, the Gators have shown their ability to compete with some of the top teams in the country.

On the other hand, the Maryland Terrapins have had a solid season as well, finishing with a 17-13 record and making it to the Sweet 16 after defeating UConn in the second round. Led by star player Aaron Wiggins, the Terrapins have shown their resilience and determination throughout the tournament.

Despite both teams having strong performances thus far, the odds are in favor of the Florida Gators by the spread. The Gators are currently favored by -2.5 points, indicating that they are expected to win by at least three points in this matchup. This could be attributed to their higher seed and overall performance throughout the season.

However, it’s important to note that anything can happen in March Madness. Upsets are not uncommon, and both teams will be fighting hard for a spot in the Elite Eight. The Maryland Terrapins have shown that they are capable of pulling off big wins, and they will be looking to prove themselves once again in this matchup.

Overall, this Sweet 16 matchup between Maryland and Florida is sure to be an exciting and competitive game. Fans can expect to see high-level basketball from both teams as they battle it out for a spot in the Elite Eight. Be sure to tune in on Thursday to see which team comes out on top in this highly anticipated showdown.