Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Maryland Terrapins Betting Prediction 03/14/19

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The Nebraska Cornhuskers (17-15, 7-14 Big 10) challenge the 21st-ranked Maryland Terrapins (22-9, 13-7 Big 10) in the Big Ten Tourney at United Center. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Terrapins defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 69-60, while the Cornhuskers beat the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 68-61.

The Cornhuskers forced 22 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.442 (above their season average of 0.222). The Terrapins, meanwhile, held the Golden Gophers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.7 (below their season average of 32.8). The Golden Gophers also had a turnover percentage of 17.4 (above the 12.5 mark opponents have averaged against Maryland this season). Maryland received a boost from Jalen Smith, who contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds. James Palmer Jr., meanwhile played well for Nebraska, recording 34 points.

Half-court execution will be critical when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Maryland currently ranks 323rd in possessions per game (65.7) and Nebraska is 273rd (67.1). Additionally, the Cornhuskers rank 10th in turnover percentage (14.5 percent), while the Terrapins rank 352nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (14.4 percent).

Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Maryland Terrapins ATS Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Maryland ranks 11th in rebounds allowed per game (30.6) while Nebraska ranks 263rd (38.4).
  • The Terrapins rank 19th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Cornhuskers rank 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • Nebraska ranks 40th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while Maryland ranks 83rd (12.1).
  • The Cornhuskers rank 67th in steals per game (7.2) while the Terrapins rank 248th (4.4).
  • Nebraska ranks 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Maryland ranks 194th (23.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Terrapins have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Maryland has defeated opponents by an average of 6.7 points.
  • During their last five games, the Cornhuskers have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 80.0 points per game (13.4 above their season average).