The No. 24 Maryland Terrapins (17-6, 8-4 Big 10) travel to Nebraska to take on the Cornhuskers (13-9, 3-8 Big 10) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against stifling defense. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Prediction
The Terrapins are trying to rebound after their 69-61 loss to the No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers in their last game. Wisconsin’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Maryland. The Badgers had a rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.174), while the Terrapins posted a mark of 0.054 (below their season average of 0.269). Maryland’s Bruno Fernando played well, recording 13 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Cornhuskers’ last game, they were beaten by the Illinois Fighting Illini, 71-64. Illinois made eight of their 20 three pointers (40.0 percent), while Nebraska was just 3-23 (13.0 percent). Nebraska’s Tanner Borchardt put up 12 points and 18 rebounds in the game.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams square off. Nebraska ranks 271st in possessions per game (67.6) and Maryland is 322nd (66.4). Also, the 53rd-ranked offense of the Terrapins (offensive efficiency of 112.0) will square off against the 15th-ranked defense of the Cornhuskers (defensive efficiency of 92.7).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. James Palmer Jr. led both teams with 26 points in the first game, in which the Cornhuskers lost 74-72. Maryland’s rebounding was their biggest advantage. The Terrapins had 14 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Cornhuskers had seven and 28, respectively.
Maryland Terrapins at Nebraska Cornhuskers Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Maryland ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.2) while Nebraska ranks 211th (37.1).
The Cornhuskers rank 35th in steals per game (7.9) while the Terrapins rank 207th (4.7).
Nebraska ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (18.4) while Maryland ranks 139th (22.5).
The Cornhuskers rank fifth in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Terrapins rank 83rd (12.2).
Maryland ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.7) while Nebraska ranks 98th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
The Terrapins have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Maryland has defeated opponents by an average of 8.6 points.
During their last five games, the Cornhuskers have scored an average of 61.6 points per game (13.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.8 points per game (6.9 above their season average).
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