Colorado State vs Maryland Odds, Prediction and March Madness Picks March 23

One of the teams that likely improved their NCAA championship basketball odds with their first-round performance was the Maryland Terrapins, who rolled past Grand Canyon in the first round by a whopping 32-point margin. The Terps will get a test in Sunday’s second-round matchup, however, squaring off with the 12th-seeded Colorado State Rams, who pulled one of the rare upsets with a 78-70 victory over Memphis.

Colorado State features one of the more exciting individual players in this tournament in guard Nique Clifford. Maryland has a rising star of its own in freshman big man Derik Queen, but both squads have overall depth as well, which has led to their success so far. Let’s take a closer look at this contest so you can make some winning March Madness bets before tip-off.

Colorado State vs Maryland Prediction Today March 23

My prediction

Maryland’s height up front is hard for nearly any opponent to deal with, and Colorado State is going to struggle to shut down Queen and frontcourt mate Julian Reese. The duo combined for 30 points, 24 rebounds and four blocks in the first-round rout of Grand Canyon, per Colorado State vs Maryland stats.

Clifford is a solid rebounder at just 6-foot-6, ranking 13th in the country with his 9.7-per-game average, but he can’t afford to mix it up with the big men and get in potential foul trouble. The Terrapins are just going to have too much in the paint for the Rams to beat the college basketball odds again with a win.

Top 3 Colorado State vs Maryland Betting Picks

My top picks

1. Colorado State vs Maryland ATS Pick: Colorado State +7
2. Grand Canyon vs Maryland O/U Pick: Over 142.5
3. Colorado State vs Maryland top prop: F Julian Reese Over 8.5 Rebounds

My Analysis

Colorado State got a big boost in the first round from guard Kyan Evans making college basketball news by hitting a career-high six 3-pointers on his way to 23 points. The perimeter game is going to need to be just as hot in this one for the Rams to be competitive.

I can’t get over what Kyan Evans did today. He’s a star. pic.twitter.com/wxEV7tRH6R

— Justin Michael (@JustinTMichael) March 21, 2025

The Rams will get more good shooting from beyond the arc, but it won’t be enough against Maryland’s solid frontcourt. Look for Reese to have another big game on the glass as the Terrapins pull out a closer-than-expected victory.

Colorado State vs Maryland March Madness Best Point-Scorer Prop

Colorado State G Nique Clifford Over 19.5 Points (-108)

Clifford has been the leader of the Colorado State offense all season, but he had a relatively quiet game in the first round, finishing with just 14 points on 3-of-13 shooting, including 0-of-6 from the 3-point line.

That isn’t going to repeat on Sunday as the senior, who averages 18.9 points, isn’t going to let his team go down without a fight. If the Rams are going to beat the NCAAB experts picks, he has to have a big scoring game, and we like him to do just that.

Bet on Colorado State G Nique Clifford Over 19.5 Points

Colorado State vs Maryland How To Watch

• Game: Colorado State (26-9) vs Maryland (26-8)
• Date/Time: Sunday, March 23, 7:10 p.m. ET
• Location: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
• Colorado State vs Maryland Live Stream: Fubo.tv

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.