Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the 15th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers (17-6, 10-2 Big 10) visit 24th-ranked Maryland to take on the Terrapins (18-6, 9-4 Big 10). Action starts at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Purdue Boilermakers at Maryland Terrapins ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Terrapins were victorious over the Nebraska Cornhuskers 60-45, while the Boilermakers dismantled the Nebraska Cornhuskers 81-62.
Purdue played a flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.207) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 34.6). Nebraska was 0.182 and 22.9, respectively, for those same stats. The Terrapins, meanwhile, held the Cornhuskers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.246 (below their season average of 0.510) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.2 (below their season average of 30.0). Bruno Fernando led the way for Maryland, recording 13 points and 19 rebounds. Carsen Edwards, meanwhile was a key piece for Purdue with 27 points.
In their first matchup this season, Edwards led the Boilermakers to a 62-60 victory. He scored a game-high 20 points. Purdue did a terrific job of converting from the charity stripe (13-16; 81.3 percent). Maryland, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 28.1).
Half-court execution will be critical when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Maryland ranks 318th in possessions per game (66.3) and Purdue is 307th (66.7). Moreover, the Boilermakers rank 50th in effective field goal percentage (0.546), while the Terrapins rank 30th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.463).
Purdue vs. Maryland Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Maryland, ATS Winner – Maryland, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Purdue ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while Maryland ranks 233rd (20.2).
- The Terrapins rank 23rd in blocks per game (4.7) while the Boilermakers rank 107th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Boilermakers rank 10th in steals allowed per game (4.7) while the Terrapins rank 176th (7.2).
- Maryland ranks 20th in rebounds per game (40.0) while Purdue ranks 131st (36.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Terrapins have scored an average of 62.6 points per game (11.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (2.3 below their season average).
- The Boilermakers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.0, up from 10.3 for the season.
