
Northwestern vs Maryland Prediction 1/16/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Maryland (13-4) vs. Northwestern (10-6)
January 16, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Northwestern +1.5; Over/Under: 141.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Northwestern vs Maryland prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 16th at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview
The Northwestern Wildcats are 10-6 (1-4) this year after they lost to Michigan State by a score of 78-68 in their last game. Northwestern trailed 47-28 at halftime, but they did win the second half by a score of 40-31 in the loss. The Wildcats shot 35.6% from the field, 20% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Nick Martinelli led Northwestern with 27 points and two rebounds, while Jalen Leach added 17 points and five rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Wildcats lost to Purdue by a score of 79-61 and Penn State by a score of 84-80. Northwestern has lost three games in a row and they started conference play with a loss to Iowa and a win over Illinois. Northwestern has scored 73.7 points per game and they have allowed 66.9 points per game, while also averaging 34.8 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game this season. Nick Martinelli is averaging 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Brooks Barnhizer is averaging 18.0 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this year. Northwestern is shooting 44.2% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 31.5% on three-pointers this season.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins are 13-4 (3-3) this season after they defeated Minnesota by a score of 77-71 in their last game. Maryland trailed 35-32 at halftime, but they scored 45 points in the second half in the win. The Terrapins shot 47.3% from the field, 31.6% on three-pointers, and 79.2% on free throws in the game. Derik Queen led Maryland with 27 points and seven rebounds, while Rodney Rice added 21 points and two rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Terrapins defeated UCLA by a score of 79-61 but did lose to Oregon by a score of 83-79 before that. Maryland has split their last four games and they are right in the middle of the Big Ten standings with their 3-3 record. Maryland has scored 84.6 points per game and they have allowed 63.8 points per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game this season. Derik Queen is averaging 16.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 13.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game this year. Maryland is shooting 49.5% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 36.2% on three-pointers this season.
Why Northwestern will beat Maryland
- Northwestern has won each of its last 14 night games at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
- Maryland has lost each of its last four road night games against the Big Ten Conference.
- Northwestern has won the first half in 17 of its last 18 games at Welsh-Ryan Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Northwestern vs Maryland Prediction
Northwestern comes into this matchup with just a 1-4 Big Ten record, but they will be at home for this game. The Wildcats have allowed 78, 79, and 84 points in their last three games, but two of those games were on the road and the other was against Michigan State, who is looking like a top team in the conference. Northwestern is shooting just 44.2% from the field, but they are much better at home. Maryland has won two games in a row against UCLA and Minnesota, but they did struggle to get by the Golden Gophers in that win. The Terrapins are shooting nearly 50% from the field and they are scoring 84.6 points per game this year. Maryland is the better team in this matchup, but they are 0-3 on the road and I can’t trust them until I see them get a road win. Take Northwestern at home.