Maryland vs Northwestern Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

Northwestern head coach Chris Collins coaches against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. Northwestern won 65-53. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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  • Northwestern is a -7.5 point favorite vs Maryland
  • Total (Over/Under): 142.5 points
  • Maryland / Northwestern TV channel: BTN

The Maryland Terrapins visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00 pm in Evanston, IL.

Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-118).

The Maryland vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 142.5 total points.

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Maryland vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Maryland vs Northwestern Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 75.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Maryland vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Northwestern will cover the spread with 61.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Maryland has hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 3 games (+7.80 Units / 260% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.80 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+4.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Maryland have covered the 1H Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 games at home (+10.85 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games (+3.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 15 games (+3.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 88% ROI)

Maryland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Maryland has a 10-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 10-15 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.65 Units / 0.24% ROI
  • 15-10 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 10-15 when betting the Under for -6.5 Units / -23.64% ROI

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.35 Units / -18.8% ROI).

  • 10-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.2 Units / -0.65% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI

Maryland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (255 assists/ 313 TOs) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4

Maryland shot 28% from three (188/660) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Maryland has averaged 1.27 points per shot (930 points/731 shots) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.41

Maryland is shooting 31% from three (102/329) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (424 assists/ 218 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (424 assists/ 218 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (903 assists/ 547 TOs) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northwestern has averaged 8.7 turnovers per game (218 turnovers/25 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

Maryland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland allowed 5.6 made three-pointers per game last season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Maryland has allowed opponents to shoot 47% (679/1,443) this season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Maryland has allowed 78.2 points per game (1,955 points/25 games) this season — 2nd highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71.6

Maryland has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (231/623) this season — 9th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 22.6 defensive rebounds per game (565 rebounds/25 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.4

Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Northwestern has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (262/842) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Northwestern has allowed an average of 1.26 points per shot (1,821 points/1,443 shots) this season — tied for 4th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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