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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(11-14) Maryland Terrapins vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-18)
Date: Friday, February 18
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Venue: Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln NE
CBB Moneyline Odds: Terrapins -125 | Cornhuskers +105
CBB Betting ATS Odds: Maryland Terrapins -1.5 |Nebraska Cornhuskers +1.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Betting Total: O/U 145.5
Maryland Terrapins
The Maryland Terrapins get set to take on Nebraska Cornhuskers with an overall record of 11-14. Team-Rankings.com power rankings place Terrapins as the 63rd best team in college basketball. The Terrapins are coming off a losing effort against Purdue, falling by a score of 62-61.
So far, Maryland has a below .500 record on the road, sitting at 4-6. Through 25.0 games, the Terrapins are averaging 70.0 points per game. Giving them a rank of 214th in college basketball. Defensively, they are the 229th ranked team, allowing 70.7 points per contest.
The Maryland Terrapins come into this game with a balanced scoring attack, as 3 players are averaging at least 10 points per game. So far, 55.0% of the team’s points have come from these 3 players. The leader of this group is Eric Ayala, averaging 15.1 points per game.
On the season, he has shown a willingness to shoot the ball from long range, as 32.0% of his shots come from downtown. So far, he has connected on 34.0% of these attempts. The Terrapins’ second-leading scorer is Fatts Russell adding 13.6 points per game. Thus far, he has a field goal percentage of 41.0%. Not only does Russell help the team through scoring but he is also Terrapins’s top distributor, dishing out 3.9 assists per game. Down low, Donta Scott is the team’s top rebounder, grabbing 6.2 per game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
The Nebraska Cornhuskers come into this game with an overall record of 7-18. According to Team-Rankings.com’s power rankings, the Cornhuskers are the 146th best team in college basketball. On the season, Nebraska has yet to take advantage of playing at home, sitting at just 7-10-0.
Through 25.0 games, the Cornhuskers are averaging 72.6 points per game. Giving them a rank of 152nd in college basketball. Defensively, they are the 349th ranked team, allowing 79.0 points per contest.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers head into this game with an offense heavily reiant on their top scorers. So far, 37.0% of their offense is coming from just 2 players. The leader of this group is Bryce McGowens, averaging 16.5 points per game. On the season, 47.0% of his points have come from inside the arc, where he is shooting 47.0%.
The Cornhuskers’ second-leading scorer is Alonzo Verge adding 13.6 points per game. Thus far, he has a field goal percentage of 44.0%. Not only does Alonzo Verge help the team through scoring but he is also the Cornhuskers’ top distributor, dishing out 5.2 assists per game. Down low, Derrick Walker is the team’s top rebounder, grabbing 5.7 per game.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Terrapins are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Terrapins are 7-19-1 ATS in their last 27 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
- Cornhuskers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games.
- Cornhuskers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Free Maryland Terrapins vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAAB Prediction:
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Maryland ATS
Heading into this matchup, the Cornhuskers and Terrapins have similar offensive profiles, averaging just over 70 points per game. So far, each team has struggled from behind the arc, ranking below the NCAA average in three-point shooting percentage.
However, I see Maryland pulling out the win and covering the spread due to their advantage on the defensive end of the court. Throughout the season, the Terrapins have done a good job playing quality defense without fouling. If Nebraska can’t get to the line at their usual rate, I see this putting a dent in their ability to score.
Look for the Terrapins to pick up the win and cover the spread.
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