The ninth-ranked Maryland Terrapins (19-4, 9-3 Big 10) welcome the Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-16, 2-10 Big 10) to Xfinity Center. The Terrapins have won six games in a row, while the Cornhuskers have lost their last eight games. The game gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Maryland Terrapins ATS Odds
In their last game, the Terrapins beat the 20th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini, 75-66, while the Cornhuskers got blown out by the 17th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, 96-72.
The Terrapins had a great effective field goal percentage of 0.554 (above their season average of 0.479) and had a better free throw rate (0.232 vs. 0.230). Nebraska, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.462 vs. 0.563). Anthony Cowan Jr. fueled Maryland with 20 points and seven assists. Jervay Green had a good outing for Nebraska, recording 18 points and seven rebounds.
The Terrapins captured this series last year, securing victories in two out of three games. In the most recent game, Nebraska won 69-61. The Cornhuskers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Terrapins. Nebraska had a rate of 11.2, while Maryland posted a mark of 15.5. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Maryland could have their way on defense as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the NCAA. The Terrapins rank 20th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.443), while Nebraska is 254th in effective field goal percentage (0.485). This contest should be a matchup of contrasting tempos. The up-and-down Cornhuskers rank 41st in possessions per game, while the more half-court oriented Terrapins rank 277th.
Nebraska Cornhuskers at Maryland Terrapins Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Maryland averages 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the country. Nebraska ranks 291st in rebounds allowed per game (45.7).
- The Cornhuskers rank 120th in steals per game (6.5) while the Terrapins rank 237th (4.8).
- Maryland ranks 130th in assists allowed per game (12.4) while Nebraska ranks 230th (14.6).
- The Terrapins average 24.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 75th in the nation. The Cornhuskers rank 265th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
- Maryland ranks 24th in blocks per game (4.8) while Nebraska ranks 180th (2.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Terrapins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, down from 9.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cornhuskers have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.6 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
