It will be a battle between two exceptional defenses when the 13th-ranked Maryland Terrapins (16-5, 7-3 Big 10) clash with the Northwestern Wildcats (12-8, 3-6 Big 10) at Xfinity Center. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Northwestern Wildcats at Maryland Terrapins Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Terrapins fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini, 78-67, while the Wildcats were defeated by the Wisconsin Badgers, 62-46.
Northwestern did a fantastic job of making free throws (7-8; 87.5 percent) while Maryland did a fantastic job of making free throws (21-24; 87.5 percent). Maryland was led by Bruno Fernando, who contributed 19 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Dererk Pardon had a good game for Northwestern, recording eight points and 11 rebounds.
The Terrapins dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent game, Maryland won 71-64. Converting at the free throw line was one of Maryland’s largest strengths. They were 18-22 (81.8 percent), while the Wildcats were just 12-18 (66.7 percent). This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the productive offense of Maryland (47th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 112.6) takes on the elite defense of Northwestern (58th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 95.9). Additionally, the Wildcats rank 262nd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.1 percent), while the Terrapins rank 35th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent).
Northwestern Wildcats vs. Maryland Terrapins Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Northwestern, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Maryland ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (39.3) while Northwestern ranks 223rd (33.8).
- The Wildcats rank 64th in assists per game (14.9) while the Terrapins rank 88th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
- The Wildcats rank seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while the Terrapins rank 157th (22.7).
- Northwestern averages 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 31st in the nation. Maryland ranks 114th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 6.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Northwestern has defeated opponents by an average of 5.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Terrapins have scored an average of 67.8 points per game (7.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
