Maryland Terrapins vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/13/2025

Game Time: 8:30 pm ET, Thursday, February 13, 2025

Venue:  Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE

Where to Watch:  Big Ten Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Maryland +1.5, Nebraska -1.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Maryland +1.5, Nebraska -1.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Maryland +1.5, Nebraska -1.5; Over/Under:  147.5 points

Maryland Terrapins:  18-6 (8-5) (6th place, Big Ten)

Nebraska Cornhuskers:  16-8 (6-7) (8th place, Big Ten)

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Maryland Terrapins:  4-1  last 5

Nebraska Cornhuskers:  4-1  last 5

Maryland is entering this game with an 18-6 record overall, an 8-5 record in conference games, and they are 2-5 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their last game. Derik Queen led the team in points per game in that game with 29 while Rodney Rice was next on the team with 19. Derik Queen led the team in assists with 5 in that game while Derik Queen led the team in rebounds with 15. They were 44.6% from the field, 37% from 3-point range, and 64.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 82.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 66.5 PPG against them. Maryland has an ATS record of 11-12-1 this season and their O/U record is 15-9.

Nebraska is entering this game with a 16-8 record overall, a 6-7 conference record, and they are 10-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes in their last game. Brice Williams led the team in points in that game with 24 while Juwan Gary was next on the team with 19. Brice Williams led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Brice Williams led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 51.9% from the field, 33.3% from 3-point range, and 85.7% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 76.2 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 71.2 PPG against them. Nebraska has an ATS record of 14-10 this season and their O/U record is 12-12.

The current betting odds have Nebraska listed as a 1.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Nebraska has looked good in their games this season with their 16-8 record overall and their 6-7 conference record which has them right in the middle of the Big Ten. They have looked good on their home court this year with their 10-2 home record and they have looked a lot better lately too. Meanwhile, Maryland has looked good in their games this season with their 18-6 record overall and their 8-5 conference record which has them in the top half of the Big Ten. They have looked a lot better lately and are now ranked inside the top 25, but they haven't been a good road team this year with their 2-5 road record and they definitely aren't an elite team in the Big Ten. They are coming off a win over Rutgers in their last one and they are 4-1 in their last 5 games, but Nebraska is also 4-1 in their last 5 games and is starting to get hot now. Nebraska also has a lot of momentum on their side with 4 wins in a row. The home advantage is going to be a big factor for Nebraska in this game and they will be able to take advantage of this Maryland team that hasn't been good on the road all season. The best way to place a bet here is on Nebraska to cover the spread in this game. 

Maryland Nebraska Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Thursday, February 13, 2025 (8:30 pm ET start time) is Nebraska 77 Maryland 73.

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Maryland Terrapins: 1-10 ATS on the road when the line is +3 to -3. 0-6 ATS in a road game where the total is 140 to 149.5. 24-31 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins. 12-6 UNDER as a road underdog of 6 points or less or pick. 17-7 UNDER versus excellent teams - shooting 45% or more with a defense of 42% or less.

Nebraska Cornhuskers: 9-0 ATS as a home favorite of 6 points or less or pick. 14-6 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent. 11-6 ATS versus up-tempo teams averaging 62 or more shots/game. 21-11 UNDER versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game.

Maryland Terrapins:  T. Gapare (F) Questionable - Undisclosed. C. Stephens (G) Questionable - Undisclosed. B. Pierce (C) Out - Eye. J. Long (G) Questionable - Knee.

Nebraska Cornhuskers:  B. Buyuktuncel (F) Questionable - Ankle. R. Mast (F) Out - Redshirt.

"Two big things that we have to overcome is the fact that it really is a, it's one of – I tell everybody this – it's one of the sneakiest, hardest places to play in college basketball because it's a fan base that, no matter what's going on, they're going to get 16,000. They get there two hours early. They're into the game.” - Kevin Willard on this upcoming game against Nebraska on Thursday.

“We had a decision to make, but he made a couple of really good plays for us and we decided to roll with it. We gambled on it and thankfully he didn’t end up picking up his fourth.” - Fred Hoiberg after his team’s win against Ohio State in their last game. 

J. Gillespie 

S. Miguel 

D. Queen 

J. Reese 

R. Rice

B. Buyuktuncel 

J. Gary 

B. Meah 

B. Williams 

R. Worster

PPG: D. Queen (15.5)

APG: J. Gillespie (4.6)

Reb/G: J. Reese (9)

PPG: B. Williams (19.4)

APG: B. Williams (2.8)

Reb/G: B. Buyuktuncel (5.9)

Coaches:

Maryland Terrapins: Kevin Willard (3rd season)

Nebraska Cornhuskers: Fred Hoiberg (6th season)