Maryland Terrapins vs Northwestern Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The upcoming basketball game between Maryland and Northwestern is set to take place on Wednesday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. Maryland currently holds a record of 11-6 SU (straight up) and 6-11 ATS (against the spread), while Northwestern boasts a record of 12-4 SU and 7-8-1 ATS. In terms of conference standing, Maryland has a 3-3 record in the Big 10, while Northwestern stands at 15-19. Last season, these teams faced off once, with Maryland emerging as the victors in an overtime game, winning 94-87 as a 5.5-point underdog on the road. Currently, Northwestern is the favored team according to betting lines, with an opening line of -3.5 that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Terrapins +148 | Wildcats -175

Spread: Terrapins +3.5 (-110) | Wildcats -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 129 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Northwestern will win straight-up is 64%.

Maryland Terrapins

Maryland had been inconsistent in their performance throughout the season and were not in a favorable position for the NCAA Tournament. However, they achieved a notable victory against No. 10 Illinois on the road, which was their first win over a top-10 team away from home since December 2020. Guard Jahmir Young led the team with 28 points and eight assists, while center Julian Reese contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds. Maryland's defense was impressive, holding Illinois to a low shooting percentage. In terms of rankings, Maryland is rated 68th on KenPom and 18th in Adjusted Defensive Efficiency, emphasizing their reliance on strong defensive play due to a subpar offense. Offensively, they rank 171st in Adjusted Offensive Efficiency and struggle with shooting percentages. Defensively, Maryland allows a relatively low number of points per game, with opponents shooting at a decent percentage. Young is the leading scorer for the team, but his shooting percentages could be improved. Reese also makes significant contributions in points, rebounds, and blocks. In terms of overall rankings, Maryland is ranked 275 in offense and 18th in defense. They have a 11-6 record this season. The Terrapins face challenges in terms of shooting percentages, both from the field and at the free-throw line. They are average in terms of rebounding but struggle with turnovers. Defensively, they perform well in terms of opponent shooting percentages, but can improve in defending against three-pointers. They excel in defensive rebounds and have decent assist and turnover statistics. Played our best with our backs against the wall Terp Tapes: Maryland > Illinois pic.twitter.com/Vsmhd4MFLf