The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Maryland Terrapins meet in college basketball action from the XFINITY Center on Saturday afternoon. What’s the go-to play for Saturday’s Big Ten matchup? Let’s dive in and find out with our Nebraska vs. Maryland Prediction.
Nebraska Team Preview
The Nebraska Cornhuskers come into this one looking to build on back-to-back wins after an 83-69 win over Ohio State last time out. Keisei Tominaga leads the Cornhuskers in scoring with 14 PPG while Rienk Mast has 13.7 PPG with a team-high 8.5 RPG and 3.1 APG to lead Nebraska on the glass and in assists so far this season. Juwan Gary has 11.7 PPG with 5.8 RPG and Brice Williams has 13.3 PPG with 5.6 RPG and 2.8 APG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Nebraska up to this point in the year. As a team, Nebraska is averaging 78.6 PPG on 45.2% shooting from the field, 35.9% from three and 75.7% from the foul line this season.
Maryland Team Preview
The Maryland Terrapins come into this one looking to build on a 69-67 win over Iowa last time out. Jahmir Young leads the Terrapins in scoring and assists with 20.8 PPG and 4.1 APG along with 4.4 RPG while Julian Reese has 13.6 PPG and a team-high 9.8 RPG to lead the Terrapins on the glass. Donta Scott has 11.2 PPG with 4.8 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Maryland up to this point in the year. As a team, Maryland is averaging 70.2 PPG on 41.9% shooting from the field, 29% from three and 70.5% from the foul line up to this point in the year.
Nebraska vs. Maryland Prediction
I’m taking the under here. I can’t trust Maryland’s offense as far as I can throw them, and if Maryland wants any chance in this game, they’ll have to win it by slowing down Nebraska. On the other side, the Cornhuskers are solid defensively and I think they’ll hold the non-existent offense from the Terps in check. Give me the under here.