Maryland Terrapins vs Colorado State Rams Picks and Predictions March 23rd 2025

Rams Set to Challenge Terrapins in March Madness Battle

The Colorado State Rams, riding high on an 11-game winning streak, find themselves one victory away from their first Sweet 16 appearance since 1969. After clinching a surprise ticket to the NCAA Tournament by winning the Mountain West postseason tourney, the 12th-seeded Rams are gearing up to face the No. 4 seed Maryland Terrapins in the West Region second-round matchup in Seattle.

Colorado State (26-9) earned their spot with an impressive 78-70 victory over No. 5 Memphis. Meanwhile, Maryland (26-8) dismantled 13th-seeded Grand Canyon with an 81-49 rout — the largest margin of victory for the Terrapins in NCAA Tournament history.

Rams Eye Sweet 16: Belief Over Seeding

Colorado State head coach Niko Medved emphasizes his team’s mentality of ignoring labels and focusing on their strengths. With standout player Nique Clifford averaging 18.9 points and 9.7 rebounds per game, the Rams are confident in their ability to challenge anyone.

“We just have a strong level of belief in what we’re doing,” Medved said. “We have a really competitive group who cares and really believes they can win.”

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Maryland’s Mindset: Survive and Advance

The Terrapins, who have won 13 of their past 16 games, aren’t about to take the Rams lightly. Maryland forward Jordan Geronimo emphasized the team’s approach to staying focused on each opponent, regardless of their seeding.

“Whether they’re a 12 seed, 14 seed or whatever, it’s March. It’s win or go home,” Geronimo said.

Leading the charge for Maryland is Derik Queen, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year, who is averaging 16.2 points and 9.2 rebounds. Queen has been a force inside, as seen with his 12 points and 15 rebounds against Grand Canyon. His presence alongside Julian Reese (18 points, 9 rebounds) makes Maryland a formidable opponent.

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Key Players to Watch

Colorado State Rams

• Nique Clifford: Averaging 18.9 points and 9.7 rebounds.
• Kyan Evans: Dropped a career-high 23 points in the first-round win.

Maryland Terrapins

• Derik Queen: Big Ten Freshman of the Year with dominant inside play.
• Julian Reese: Key contributor with 18 points and 9 rebounds against Grand Canyon.

Betting Insights: Will the Rams Pull Another Upset?

The odds may favor Maryland, but the Rams’ relentless style of play could make this a thrilling showdown. The spread favors the Terrapins, but betting enthusiasts are closely watching Colorado State’s ability to upset the odds.

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Prediction and Lean

With both teams coming off convincing wins, expect a tightly contested battle. Maryland’s size advantage and dominance in the paint might tilt the game in their favor, but Colorado State’s high-energy pace and Clifford’s leadership could keep it close.

Prediction: Maryland 75, Colorado State 69
Best Bet: Maryland -6.5

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