Maryland vs. Northwestern betting: College basketball preview for March 8

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The No. 13 Maryland Terrapins (23-7, 13-6 Big Ten) are at home in Big Ten action against the Northwestern Wildcats (16-14, 7-12 Big Ten) on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 3 p.m. ET. The Terrapins are double-digit favorites by 11.5 points in the game. The point total in the matchup is set at 139.5.

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Maryland Cover -11.5 vs Northwestern -106

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Maryland vs. Northwestern betting lines

  • Maryland moneyline odds to win: -658
  • Northwestern moneyline odds to win: +472
  • Spread: Maryland (-11.5)
  • Total: 139.5

Maryland statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Maryland has played better when playing at home, covering 11 times in 18 home games, and four times in 10 road games.
  • In terms of point totals, the Terrapins hit the over more consistently at home, as they’ve exceeded the total 11 times in 18 opportunities this season (61.1%). In road games, they have hit the over six times in 10 opportunities (60%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Maryland has won a higher percentage of its home games (.875) compared to road games (.500).

Recent trends

  • The Terrapins’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, scoring 78.1 points a contest compared to the 81.8 they’ve averaged this season.
  • The last 10 games have seen Maryland give up four more points per game (70.8) than its season-long average (66.8).
  • The Terrapins’ past 10 outings have seen them make 8.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 39.1% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 8.1 makes and 36.9%.

Maryland betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 16-14-0 (Home: 11-7-0; Away: 4-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 8-4-0 (As Favorite: 12-12-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 18-12-0 (Home: 11-7-0; Away: 6-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 18-4 (Home: 14-2; Away: 2-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.6 (43rd in nation) 41.7 (64th) 34.4 (57th) 30.3 (123rd) 14.6 (105th) 10 (62nd)

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Northwestern statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This season, Northwestern is 7-9-1 at home against the spread (.412 winning percentage). Away, it is 6-4-0 ATS (.600).
  • Wildcats games have gone above the over/under 64.7% of the time at home (11 of 17), and 90% of the time on the road (nine of 10).
  • In 2024-25 as moneyline underdogs, the Wildcats have a better winning percentage at home (.333, 2-4 record) than on the road (.200, 2-8).

Recent trends

  • Over their previous 10 games, the Wildcats are posting 71 points per contest, compared to their season average of 73.1.
  • Northwestern has performed worse defensively over its past 10 games, giving up 69.6 points per contest, 0.5 more points than its season average of 69.1.
  • In their last 10 games, the Wildcats are making 7.4 treys per game, 0.5 more than their season average (6.9). They also own a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (35.9%) compared to their season average (34.1%).

Northwestern betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 15-14-1 (Home: 7-9-1; Away: 6-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 21-9-0 (Home: 11-6-0; Away: 9-1-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-2 (Home: 10-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-12 (Home: 2-4; Away: 2-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (203rd in nation) 43.5 (161st) 30.9 (246th) 30.7 (159th) 14.6 (105th) 9.2 (18th)
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