Nebraska vs. Maryland Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Maryland Terrapins will meet on Saturday afternoon for a Big Ten showdown. Which team has the edge in this early afternoon game? Matt McCuen answers.
Matt McCuen - January 27, 2024, 9:00 AM EST
5 minNebraska vs. Maryland Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Maryland Terrapins will meet from College Park on Saturday afternoon for a Big Ten showdown.
Nebraska vs. Maryland Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 27, 2024
- Game Time: 12:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: BTN
Nebraska vs. Maryland Odds
- Spread: Nebraska +3 (-102), Maryland -3 (-115)
- Total Odds: O/U 138.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Nebraska (+146), Maryland (-178)
Nebraska vs. Maryland Prediction
The Cornhuskers enter this contest with a 15-5 record.
If Nebraska can pull off the road win, there is a good chance that we see them in the top 25 next week.
The Cornhuskers will attempt to make it three consecutive wins this afternoon.
Nebraska is 5-4 in the conference, including a win over top-ranked Purdue earlier in the season.
Japanese star Keisei Tominaga leads the Nebraska offensive attack with 14.0 points per game.
Rienk Mast has delivered a strong season, adding 13.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists.
Junior Brice Williams has averaged 13.3 points per game, 5.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists.
Nebraska has averaged 78.6 points per game while allowing 70.0.
Maryland comes into this contest unranked with a 12-8 record.
The Terps are 4-5 in the Big Ten.
Maryland is on the outside looking in of March Madness, so every game is significant for Kevin Willard’s team.
The Terps added a big win on Wednesday on the road against Iowa.
Maryland native Jahmir Young has been one of the best scorers in college basketball, averaging 20.8 points per game while adding 4.1 assists. He is the sole reason that the Terps beat Iowa on Wednesday.
Julian Reese has averaged nearly a double-double with 13.6 points and 9.8 rebounds.
Philadelphia native Donta Scott has added 11.2 points and 4.8 rebounds.
Maryland's offensive unit has averaged 70.2 points per game, while their defense has held opponents to 64.2.
Nebraska vs. Maryland Pick
This is an excellent spot for the Terps today.
Maryland plays like a completely different team in College Park.
The Terps are 9-2 at home compared to 3-4 on the road.
Nebraska has struggled in conference play on the road. The Cornhuskers are 1-4 overall, playing away from Lincoln.
Maryland has the advantage in this game with their guard play.
Young will lead the Terps to a cover and win.
Pick: Maryland -3 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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