Maryland vs. Florida predictions, picks, odds for men's March Madness Sweet 16
The men's NCAA Tournament is set to reach new heights with the upcoming Sweet 16 matchups on Thursday. The No. 4 seed Maryland Terrapins are gearing up to face the formidable No. 1 seed Florida Gators, with the winner earning a coveted spot in the Elite Eight.
The Terrapins, in a display of dominance, comfortably defeated No. 13 Grand Canyon 81-49 in the first round, with Julian Reese leading the team with 18 points and nine rebounds. Their second-round victory was even more thrilling, as a buzzer-beater from Derik Queen secured a 72-71 victory over Colorado State, advancing Maryland to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016.
The Gators, on the other hand, showcased their prowess in the first round, beating No. 16 seed Norfolk State with a score of 95-69. In the second round, Florida's 77-75 victory over the defending champions, the UConn Huskies, dashing its dreams of an historic three-peat. Walter Clayton Jr. was the star of the game, scoring 23 points and leading Florida to its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2017.
Maryland vs. Florida picks and Predictions
- Adam Dubbin: Florida 77, Maryland 67
- Craig Meyer: Florida 87, Maryland 75
- Jeremy Cluff: Florida 78, Maryland 70
All of our experts agree: there will be no upsets in this matchup. Jeremy Cluff from AZ Central, Craig Meyer from Paste BN, and Adam Dubbin from Gators Wire are all confident that Florida will cover the 6.5-point spread. Additionally, only Meyer expects the game to exceed the total of 155.5 points.
Maryland vs. Florida date, start time, where to watch
- Game Day: Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Game Time: 7:39 p.m. ET
- Location: Chase Center (San Francisco, CA)
- TV Channel: TBS
- Live Stream: Sling
Watch Maryland vs. Florida on SlingTV
Maryland vs. Florida odds
Odds as of Thursday, March 27 via BetMGM.
- Spread: Florida (-6.5)
- Moneyline Favorite: Florida (-280)
- Moneyline Underdog: Maryland (+230)
- Total: 156.5
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