The Northwestern Wildcats (19-8) travel to face off against the Maryland Terrapins (15-13) on Wednesday, February 28th. This game will be played at XFINITY Center in College Park and televised on BTN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Northwestern Wildcats vs Maryland Terrapins
The Northwestern Wildcats Are Coming Off A Win
Northwestern heads to Maryland as +3.5 point underdogs. The Wildcats are 19-8 overall, with a 10-6 record in Big Ten play. They have won two straight games and are 9-2 in non-conference games this season.
On the road, Northwestern is just 3-7 this season, compared to a 16-1 record at home. They are averaging -5.6 points per game on the road, compared to +11.5 points per game at home.
When looking at Northwestern’s ATS record this season, they are 14-11-2. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-5-1. As the underdog, the Wildcats have gone 6-4 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, Northwestern is 6-4 ATS.
Northwestern’s over/under record for the season is 17-10 and the average over/under line in their games is 137.3. Today’s over/under line of 129.5 is lower than their season average and their last three games have averaged 135 points. So far, 22 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line.
The Maryland Terrapins Are Coming Off A Win
Coming into tonight’s game, Maryland is 15-13 overall and 7-10 in Big Ten play. The Terrapins have been much better at home this season, going 11-5 compared to 4-8 on the road. Their average scoring margin at home is +10.4 compared to -1.5 on the road.
So far this season, Maryland has been favored in 15 of their 28 games and have gone 11-4 in those contests. In their most recent game, the Terrapins defeated Rutgers by a final score of 63-46.
When looking at Maryland’s ATS record this season, they are currently 12-16. At home, their ATS mark is 6-10. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, they are 5-5 vs. the spread. In their last three home games, they are just 1-2 ATS.
On the season, the over/under record for Maryland games is 9-19, and today’s over/under line of 129.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games this year (136.1). Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 139 points.
Northwestern Offense Breakdown
The Northwestern offense is coming off a game where they scored 76 points against Michigan. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.9% and connected on 10 threes. The top scorer for the Wildcats was Ryan Langborg with 20 points, while Brooks Barnhizer also added 19 to the scoreboard.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boo Buie (G) | 18.9 | 3.5 | 5.1 |
| Brooks Barnhizer (G) | 14.3 | 7.0 | 2.7 |
| Ryan Langborg (G) | 12.5 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
Maryland Offense Breakdown
Compared to their season average of 69.6 points per game, Maryland struggled in their previous game. Against Rutgers, the Terrapins scored 63 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 41.2%. Offensively, the Terrapins hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 361st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 386th in terms of percentage and 308th in three-pointers made.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmir Young (G) | 20.8 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Julian Reese (F) | 14.0 | 9.9 | 1.2 |
| Donta Scott (F) | 11.5 | 4.9 | 1.0 |
Northwestern Team Defense
Coming into today’s game, the Northwestern defense is giving up an average of 69.3 points per contest. So far, the Northwestern defense is giving up an average of 7.5 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 8.3 times per game (355th).
Maryland Team Defense
This season, the Maryland defense has been impressive, holding the 22nd position in the country while permitting an average of 64.3 points per contest. In their previous game vs. Rutgers, the Scarlet Knights finished with a field goal percentage of 37% and a total of 46 points vs. Maryland.
Wildcats vs Terrapins Trends
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Northwestern has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Maryland has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-0.
- As the betting favorite, the Terrapins have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
Wildcats vs Terrapins Prediction
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Terrapins to secure the win, with an expected final score of 76-68. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -3.5.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 129.5 and given that our model is projecting 144 points between the teams, we like the over.
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Last updated:February 28, 2024 Maryland Terrapins, Northwestern Wildcats