The No. 13 seed Grand Canyon Antelopes and the No. 4 seed Maryland Terrapins are set to clash in the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament this Friday. Maryland wraps up the regular season boasting a record of 25-8, having won four of their last five matchups. This marks their 30th tournament appearance. Conversely, Grand Canyon hit its stride late, finishing with a three-game win streak to secure the WAC championship, concluding the season at 26-7, and is making its third consecutive tournament appearance.

Matchup Overview

• Tipoff: 4:35 p.m. ET from Climate Pledge Arena.
• Current Odds: Maryland favored at -10.5; total points over/under listed at 149.5.

Predictions

Before placing any bets on Grand Canyon vs. Maryland, it is essential to review predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model. The model meticulously simulates every Division 1 college basketball game 10,000 times and has a solid track record.

Key Players

• JaKobe Coles (Grand Canyon): A key offensive player, leading his team with 14.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, known for scoring over 20 points in crucial matchups.
• Ray Harrison (Grand Canyon): Contributes 11.6 points per game, with consistent scoring performances.
• Derik Queen (Maryland): Dominating center averaging 16.3 points and nine rebounds, he has compiled 14 double-doubles this season.
• Ja’Kobi Gillespie (Maryland): Dynamic guard averaging 14.7 points, leading in assists and steals.

Conclusion

SportsLine anticipates a total score under 147 points and forecasts a strong probability for one side of the spread. Will you back the Terrapins or the Antelopes?