Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Maryland Terrapins Predictions, College Basketball Picks Against The Spread 2/11/2020

Game: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Maryland Terrapins

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Location: Xfinity Center in College Park, MD

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Maryland -16

Total/Over-Under: 144

The Nebraska Cornhuskers travel to Xfinity Center to play the Maryland Terrapins on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. The opening line for this matchup has Maryland as 16 point favorites.

Nebraska heads into this matchup with a mark of 7-16. They currently have a point differential of -4.6 as they are averaging 71.7 points per contest while giving up 76.3 per game. Maryland has an overall record of 19-4. They are averaging 71.7 points per game and surrendering 61.9, good for a point differential of 9.8.

Valuable Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Trends

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 11-12-0 against the spread

The Nebraska Cornhuskers are 14-9-0 against the over/under

Important Maryland Terrapins Betting Trends

The Maryland Terrapins are 13-10-0 against the spread

The Maryland Terrapins are 10-13-0 against the over/under

Key Nebraska Cornhuskers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Key Maryland Terrapins Injuries

12/27/19 F Makhi Mitchell Left Team is out for season

Player Spotlight

Haanif Cheatham averages 11.9 points per game in 31.5 minutes per contest. He averages 1.3 assists per contest and 3.7 rebounds per game. His field goal percentage is 48% for the year while his free throw percentage is 65%. Cam Mack comes into this contest averaging 13.0 points per game while playing 34.6 minutes per night. He pulls down 4.5 rebounds per game and dishes out 6.4 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 39% while his free throw percentage is at 58%.

Player Spotlight

Jalen Smith averages 15.0 points per game and he sees the court an average of 30.6 minutes per contest. He also averages 10.1 rebounds per contest and 0.7 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 53% and his free throw percentage is 76%. Anthony Cowan averages 16.4 points per game while playing 34.1 minutes per contest. He grabs 3.7 rebounds per game and has 4.4 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 39% and his free throw percentage is at 78%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Cornhuskers allow 76.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 317th in Division 1. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc, ranking them 230th and 107th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 45.5 rebounds a game which ranks 349th, and they give up 14.6 assists per contest which puts them in 303rd place in the NCAA. They force 13.9 turnovers per game which ranks them 203rd in the nation. Nebraska averages 71.7 points per contest this season, which ranks them 159th in the country. Their average scoring margin is -4.6 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team, which has them ranked 271st. Behind the arc they shoot 33% which is good for 179th in D-1. They average 35.3 rebounds per game and 14.4 assists per contest, which ranks them 186th and 79th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 326th with 11.3 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Terrapins surrender 61.9 points per contest, which ranks them 23rd in the NCAA. Their defense allows a 38% shooting percentage and a 32% average from 3-point range, ranking them 16th and 110th in those defensive statistics. They rank 168th with 12.4 assists allowed per contest, and 131st with 34.0 rebounds surrendered per game. The Terrapins are 107th in Division 1 in forcing turnovers with 12.5 per game. Maryland is 162nd in the country with 71.7 points per game this year. They are 285th in the D-1 in shooting at 42%, while their average scoring margin is 9.8. They shoot 32% from 3-point range, which is good for 256th in the nation. They are 31st in the country in rebounding with 39.4 boards per game and 212th in assists per contest with 12.8. The Terrapins are 288th in turnovers per game with 12.0.

Advanced Statistics

The Cornhuskers are 270th in the nation in offensive rating with 97.2. In terms of pace they are 56th in the country with 72.2 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 49% is 252nd. As a team they are 309th in college basketball in true shooting percentage with 50% and they shoot 3-pointers on 40% of their shots, ranking 103rd in Division 1. Nebraska is 342nd in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 13.6 times per 100 possessions.

Advanced Statistics

Maryland is 288th in college basketball in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 15 times per 100 possessions. The Terrapins are 109th in the country in offensive rating with 104.8. In terms of pace they are 240th in Division 1 with 68.4 possessions per 40 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 48% is 261st. As a team they are 194th in D-1 in true shooting percentage with 53% and they shoot 3-pointers on 42% of their shots, ranking 65th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Nebraska/Maryland college basketball game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take Maryland -16

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