Northwestern vs Maryland Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Maryland is a -11.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
  • Northwestern / Maryland TV channel: PEAC

The Northwestern Wildcats visit Xfinity Center to take on the Maryland Terrapins on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in College Park, MD, USA.

Maryland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-105).

The Northwestern vs. Maryland Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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Northwestern vs. Maryland Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern+11.5 -115O 140.5 -110+475
Maryland -11.5 -105U 140.5 -110-650

Northwestern vs Maryland Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Maryland will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northwestern vs Maryland Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Maryland will cover the spread with 52.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+5.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 19 games at home (+13.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+8.32 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Maryland have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+3.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.85 Units / 8% ROI)

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 14-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -10.91% ROI).

  • 15-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.35 Units / -0.92% ROI
  • 21-9 when betting the Over for +10.9 Units / 32.83% ROI
  • 9-21 when betting the Under for -14 Units / -42.55% ROI

Maryland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Maryland has a 15-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.35 Units / -1.06% ROI).

  • 21-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.95 Units / 1.89% ROI
  • 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 14.5% ROI
  • 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.7 Units / -23.4% ROI

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 8.2 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/37 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.8

Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (935 assists/ 581 TOs) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northwestern has a 31% free throw rate (688 free throw attempts/2,200 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36%

Northwestern is shooting 40% (351/876) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Maryland Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Maryland had a TS% of 44% last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Maryland had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (334 assists/ 361 TOs) last season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Maryland averaged 10.8 assists per game (334 assists/31 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.4

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 37% from three (283/758) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Northwestern stole the ball 229 times last season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams

Northwestern has averaged 7.5 steals per game (277 steals/37 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Maryland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (797 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Maryland has averaged 7.8 steals per game (233 steals/30 games) this season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Maryland has 233 steals this season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams

Maryland has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (2,004 points/1,769 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24


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