Maryland Terrapins vs Wisconsin Badgers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/20/2024

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Venue:  Kohl Center, Madison, WI 

Where to Watch:  Peacock

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Maryland +6.5, Wisconsin -6.5; Over/Under:  130 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Maryland +6.5, Wisconsin -6.5; Over/Under:  130 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Maryland +6.5, Wisconsin -6.5; Over/Under:  130 points

Maryland Terrapins:  14-11 (6-8) (11th place, Big Ten)

Wisconsin Badgers:  17-8 (9-5) (3rd place, Big Ten)

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Maryland Terrapins:  1-4  last 5

Wisconsin Badgers:  1-4  last 5

Maryland is entering this game with a 14-12 record overall, a 6-9 record in conference games, and they are 3-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Illinois Fighting Illini in their last game. Jahmir Young led the team in points per game in that game with 28 while Julian Reese was next on the team with 18. Julian Reese led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Julian Reese led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 41.3% from the field, 22.2% from 3-point range, and 82.8% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 69.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 64.6 PPG against them. Maryland has an ATS record of 10-16 this season and their O/U record is 9-17.

Wisconsin is entering this game with a 17-9 record overall, a 9-6 conference record, and they are 12-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Iowa Hawkeyes in their last game. Steven Crowl led the team in points in that game with 22 while AJ Storr was next on the team with 21. Max Klesmit led the team in assists with 8 in that game while Chucky Hepburn led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 47.6% from the field, 43.8% from 3-point range, and 67.9% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 74.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 68.6 PPG against them. Wisconsin has an ATS record of 11-14-1 this season and their O/U record is 15-11.

The current betting odds have Wisconsin listed as a 6.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Wisconsin has looked really good in their games this season with their 17-9 record overall which has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country. They haven't looked as good in their games lately and have been slipping down the Big Ten a little with their 9-6 conference record, but they have looked a lot better on their home court all season with their 12-2 home record. Meanwhile, Maryland hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 14-12 record overall and their 6-9 conference record which has them in the bottom half of the Big Ten right now. They have also looked terrible in their road games this season with their 3-6 road record. Wisconsin hasn't looked great in their games lately but neither has Maryland as both of these teams are 1-4 in their last 5 games. Maryland has also been a lot worse in their road games while Wisconsin has been at their best on their home court all year. This is a great opportunity for Wisconsin to bounce back from their slump that they have been in and take advantage of a Maryland team that has struggled in road games all season. The best way to place a bet here is on Wisconsin to cover the spread in this game. 

Maryland Wisconsin Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Wisconsin 85 Maryland 75.

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Maryland Terrapins: 23-14 ATS after 2 straight games with 12 or less assists. 27-19 ATS after 3 consecutive conference games. 8-4 ATS after 2 straight games making 78% of their free throws or better. 17-9 UNDER in all games. 8-3 UNDER in a road game where the total is 130 to 134.5. 10-5 UNDER against conference opponents.

Wisconsin Badgers: 3-11 ATS off a road loss. 18-27 ATS after a game where they failed to cover the spread. 1-7 ATS after 1 or more consecutive losses. 12-6 UNDER off a close road loss by 3 points or less. 31-20 UNDER after a combined score of 155 points or more. 21-10 UNDER after allowing 80 points or more.

Maryland Terrapins:  J. Geronimo (F) Ques Tues - Knee. N. Batchelor (G) Ques Tues - Undisclosed. C. Stephens (G) Out indefinitely - Knee. B. Pierce (C) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed.

Wisconsin Badgers:  L. Haertle (G) Ques Tues - Undisclosed. I. Gard (G) Ques Tues - Undisclosed. K. McGee (G) Late Feb - Foot. G. Yalden (F) Out indefinitely - Personal.

“I think Jahmir got fouled about 12 times and didn’t get a call. I think if we’re calling fouls down at one end, it’s got to be the same way. He did a good job, but you've got to call it the same way.” - Kevin Willard after his team’s loss against Illinois in their last game on Saturday.

“That's the riddle we couldn't solve today. They're good offensively, and they share the ball.” - Greg Gard after his team’s loss against Iowa in their last game on Saturday.

J. Geronimo 

D. Harris-Smith 

J. Reese 

D. Scott 

J. Young

S. Crowl 

C. Hepburn 

M. Klesmit 

A. Storr 

T. Wahl

PPG: J. Young (21.2)

APG: J. Young (4)

Reb/G: J. Reese (10.1)

PPG: A. Storr (16.5)

APG: C. Hepburn (3.8)

Reb/G: S. Crowl (7.7)

Coaches:

Maryland Terrapins: Kevin Willard (2nd season)

Wisconsin Badgers: Greg Gard (9th season)