Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Maryland Terrapins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/19/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Cornhuskers versus the Terrapins? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on BTN. The game will be played at XFINITY Center in College Park, MD. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Maryland is favored by -9.5 to win at home against Nebraska.
NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Nebraska Cornhuskers +9.5
This game will be played at XFINITY Center at 12:00 ET on Sunday, January 19th.
WHY BET THE NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Terrapins.
- Even though we have Maryland winning straight-up, we like Nebraska at +9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Do the Cornhuskers Stand a Chance in College Park?
Nebraska Cornhuskers Recent Game/Games
Nebraska’s season record dropped to 12-5 after an 85-82 home loss to Rutgers on Thursday. The Cornhuskers were -8.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 40-37 at halftime, Nebraska scored 45 points in the 2nd half but also allowed 45 points. The game’s total points of 167 exceeded the O/U line of 146.5.
Nebraska put up 82 points in their last game, shooting 45.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They connected on 40.9% of their three-point attempts, going 9-for-22 from deep, and hit 63% of their free throws, making 17 of 27. The Cornhuskers grabbed 19 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists.
Ace Bailey led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 50% overall and 57.1% from three-point range. Brice Williams and Dylan Harper each added 21 points, with Harper contributing 4 assists. Juwan Gary also chipped in 20 points, while Dylan Grant was efficient, hitting 7 of 8 shots for 15 points.
Nebraska’s defense struggled, giving up 85 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 two-point field goals on 40 attempts, a 47% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, Nebraska’s opponent hit 9 of 22 threes, shooting 40%. They also sent them to the line 27 times, where they made 17 free throws (63%). Nebraska gave up 19 offensive rebounds.
Do the Terrapins Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Maryland Terrapins Recent Game/Games
Maryland fell to 13-5 on the season after a 76-74 road loss to Northwestern on Thursday. The Terrapins were -2 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 150, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.
Maryland trailed 38-37 at halftime but outscored Northwestern 31-30 in the second half. Despite the close finish, the Terrapins couldn’t pull off the win.
Maryland’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting just 38.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.9%, with two-point shooting at 41.9% and three-point shooting at 30% (6/20). They excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 20 of 22 attempts for 90.9%.
Julian Reese led the way with 23 points, despite shooting 5/13 from the field. Nick Martinelli added 22 points, shooting 9/14 overall and 1/2 from three. Brooks Barnhizer contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds, while Ty Berry hit 3 threes, finishing with 15 points.
Maryland’s defense struggled, giving up 76 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with their opponent hitting 56% of their two-point attempts (23/41).
From three-point range, Maryland held their opponent to 31% shooting, as they made 6 of 19 attempts. The Terrapins also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 63%.