It will be a matchup between two stifling defenses when the 24th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (15-6, 7-3 Big 10) meet the 21st-ranked Maryland Terrapins (17-5, 8-3 Big 10) at Kohl Center. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Wisconsin Badgers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Badgers were victorious over the Nebraska Cornhuskers 62-51, while the Terrapins dismantled the Northwestern Wildcats 70-52.
Maryland played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (below their season average of 35.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.528 (below their season average of 0.536). For those same stats, Northwestern recorded marks of 15.0 and 0.353, respectively. Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s 0.518 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Nebraska, who had a mark of 0.317. The Badgers’ mark was below their season average of 0.549, while the Cornhuskers’ was below their season average of 0.528. Ethan Happ was a key piece for Wisconsin with 10 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Bruno Fernando had a good game for Maryland, recording 22 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Anthony Cowan Jr. led the Terrapins to a 64-60 victory. He scored a game-high 21 points. Maryland was effective at getting to and converting from the free throw line. The Terrapins made 24 of their 29 free throws (82.8 percent), while the Badgers were just 3-6 (50.0 percent).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Wisconsin ranks 338th in possessions per game (65.5) and Maryland is 314th (66.6). Additionally, the Terrapins’ 47th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 112.6) will face off against the Badgers’ 20th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 93.0).
Maryland Terrapins at Wisconsin Badgers Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Maryland ranks 28th in rebounds per game (39.5) while Wisconsin ranks 186th (34.8).
- The Terrapins rank 30th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Badgers rank 91st in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- Maryland ranks 221st in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while Wisconsin ranks 229th (20.0).
- The Badgers rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Terrapins rank 171st (7.3).
- Wisconsin ranks 11th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while Maryland ranks 77th (12.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Badgers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.0, down from 10.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Terrapins have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (8.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
