Maryland favored to beat Grand Canyon in NCAA Tournament

Maryland's men’s basketball team is expected to perform well in the NCAA Tournament against Grand Canyon. The Terps, who finished second in the Big Ten, are confident as they prepare for their first-round game on Friday. Maryland is a favorite by 10.5 points according to betting odds. The total points line is set at 150.5. Grand Canyon, which comes in as a No. 13 seed, has some tournament experience but has struggled against stronger teams this season. Maryland's offensive performance has been strong, ranking 28th in efficiency nationally. In contrast, Grand Canyon's offense has not been as effective, ranking outside the top 130. Maryland's defense is expected to give Grand Canyon trouble, especially with their height and blocking ability. If Maryland wins, they could face either Colorado State or Memphis in the next round. Colorado State is favored to beat Memphis in their matchup. Maryland's odds to reach the Sweet 16 stand at -168. The Terps will play at 4:35 p.m. ET at Climate Pledge Arena, just after Colorado State's game. Fans are hopeful for a successful run in this year's tournament.