Maryland vs Northwestern Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

The Northwestern Wildcats and Maryland Terrapins meet Saturday in college basketball action at the XFINITY Center. Here’s a Maryland vs Northwestern Prediction. This article will include a Maryland vs Northwestern Pick.

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats recently beat Minnesota and Iowa, while losing to UCLA. Northwestern has lost seven of its last 11 games.

The Northwestern Wildcats are averaging 73.1 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Nick Martinelli is averaging 19.9 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Brooks Barnhizer is averaging 17.1 points and 8.8 rebounds. Jalen Leach is the third double-digit scorer and Ty Berry is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The Northwestern Wildcats are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Northwestern Wildcats are allowing 33.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.9 rebounds per game.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins recently lost to Michigan State, while beating Penn State and Michigan. It’s senior night for a Maryland roster that has six seniors. 

The Maryland Terrapins are averaging 81.8 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 66.8 points on 41.7 percent shooting. Derik Queen is averaging 15.9 points and 9.1 rebounds, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 14.8 points and 2.8 rebounds. Rodney Rice is the third double-digit scorer and Julian Reese is grabbing 9.2 rebounds. The Maryland Terrapins are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.1 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland Terrapins are allowing 31.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.

Maryland vs Northwestern Injury Report

Maryland will be without Chance Stephens, Braden Pierce, and Jahari Long. Northwestern will be without Jalen Leach, Brooks Barnhizer, and Blake Barkley.

Maryland vs Northwestern Prediction

Maryland is the more talented team and is fighting for a bid in the big dance, but this line is a bit steep. Northwestern already beat Maryland this season in overtime, and it’s the underdog that’s covered seven of the last eight meetings. Maryland is also coming off a big road win over Michigan, which does create a bit of a letdown spot. Northwestern has won three straight games against Maryland and five of the last seven games overall. Maryland needs the win and probably gets it, but I don’t expect Northwestern to just roll over, especially after having the confidence of already beating the Terps. Give me the points with Northwestern.