Offense meets defense when the No. 13 Maryland Terrapins (16-5, 7-3 Big 10) welcome the Northwestern Wildcats (12-8, 3-6 Big 10) to Xfinity Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.
Northwestern Wildcats at Maryland Terrapins ATS Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last contest, they were beaten by the Wisconsin Badgers, 62-46. Wisconsin’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Northwestern. The Badgers had a rate of 10.5 (better than their season average of 13.5), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 18.4 (above their season average of 14.9). Dererk Pardon was Northwestern’s leading scorer with eight points on 3-for-7 shooting.
The Terrapins were beaten by the Illinois Fighting Illini in their last outing, 78-67. Illinois’ 11.6 turnover percentage was the team’s largest advantage over Maryland, who had a mark of 27.4. The Fighting Illini’s mark was better than their season average of 16.8, while the Terrapins’ was above their season average of 16.7. With 19 points on 6-for-9 shooting, Bruno Fernando led Maryland in scoring.
After the Terrapins won both matchups against the Wildcats last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Maryland won 71-64. The Terrapins knocked down 18 of their 22 free throws (81.8 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.0 vs. 25.8).
This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Maryland currently ranks 47th in offensive efficiency and Northwestern is 58th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, second chance points figure to be tough to come by for the Wildcats. They rank 262nd in the NCAA in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.1 percent, while the Terrapins are 35th-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 75.8 percent).
Northwestern at Maryland Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Maryland ranks 32nd in rebounds per game (39.3) while Northwestern ranks 223rd (33.8).
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).
The Wildcats average 14.9 assists per game, which ranks 64th in the nation. The Terrapins rank 88th in assists allowed per game (12.4).
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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).
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