The UNLV Rebels take on the Maryland Terrapins in Las Vegas, NV, as part of the Players Era Festival. Tip-off is set for approximately 11:59 p.m. ET on TNT.
Maryland is favored by -2 points on the spread with a moneyline of -140. The total is set at 162.5 points.
Here’s my UNLV vs. Maryland predictions and college basketball picks for November 25, 2025.
UNLV vs Maryland Prediction
My Pick: Maryland -2 (Play to -2.5)
My UNLV vs Maryland best bet is on the Terrapins to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
UNLV vs. Maryland Odds
| UNLV Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2 -105 | 162.5 -110o / -110u | +120 |
| Maryland Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2 -115 | 162.5 -110o / -110u | -140 |
- UNLV vs Maryland spread: Maryland -2
- UNLV vs Maryland over/under: 162.5 points
- UNLV vs Maryland moneyline: UNLV +120, Maryland -140
UNLV vs Maryland College Basketball Betting Preview
Maryland enters this neutral-site clash at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as a 2-point favorite over UNLV (as of writing), with a total of 162.5 that's drawn sharp action on the under amid the venue's reputation for defensive grinds.
The Terps are 4-1 straight-up this season, including gritty road wins over Marquette and an overtime thriller against Mount St. Mary's. They're holding opponents to just 71.2 points per game on 42.9% shooting — well below the 45.5% UNLV has allowed in its three victories.
Meanwhile, UNLV sits at 3-2, fresh off a 99-85 bounce-back win against Saint Joseph's in which Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn dropped 20. However, the Rebels' defense has leaked oil in losses, surrendering 88+ points in both defeats to unranked foes like UT Martin and Montana.
The Rebels' games average a blistering 177.2 points, 15.7 over Monday's number, but that's against softer competition.
Maryland's physicality should clamp that pace early.
But for this particular game, the angle doesn't come on the total. Evan Abrams' "Stadium Unders" system is indeed firing here, with the MGM's deep backdrops, glaring Vegas lights and elevated court setups historically sapping rhythm and forcing coaches into half-court sets (27% ROI this season and all-time).
Instead, the real value lies in fading the Rebels, as early-season volatility in high-total matchups creates a sharp counterplay on the overvalued favorite.
In early-season college basketball, games featuring high totals and mismatched teams against the spread often create value on the underperforming side.
When one team has struggled to cover while its opponent has consistently exceeded expectations, public sentiment tends to favor the team with the stronger record against the number.
However, in fast-paced, high-total environments, volatility increases and closing margins tighten. Poor ATS teams are often priced at their lowest, while efficient teams are overvalued after strong runs.
Early in the season, with limited data and defensive structures still forming, these matchups frequently swing back toward balance, allowing the undervalued side to outperform inflated lines and cover at a profitable rate.
My Pick: Maryland -2 (Play to -2.5)
