Maryland vs Northwestern Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Maryland vs Northwestern
The Maryland Terrapins battle the Northwestern Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, February 18.
We’re excited to see Northwestern at -7.5 on the spread and think it’s a great number for the favorites to cover against Maryland at odds of -115.
Maryland Terrapins lost on the road in their previous game. Rutgers Scarlet Knights won 68-57.
Northwestern Wildcats were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 68-49 reverse against Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Maryland beat Northwestern when the teams last met. It was a 74-61 scoreline. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
Maryland vs Northwestern Prediction & Picks
Your complete Maryland vs Northwestern betting guide is here, including our go-to match prediction, scoreline call, standout prop selections and a customized bet builder.
Game Prediction
There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing Northwestern at -7.5 in this college showdown. We can get odds of -115 and this is our best pick.
Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.
Key Maryland vs Northwestern stats:
Northwestern -7.5 Probability
The best betting sites suggest there’s a 53.5% chance of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
Bigger prices can be secured for bettors who are prepared to move the line. The odds increase according to how much risk you are prepared to have with your wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) can be backed to rack up Over 22.5 points at -110. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and we’re confident with this wager.
Latest Nick Martinelli Player Prop Odds
David Coit (Maryland) can be wagered to register Over 3.5 assists at -105. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors can be confident with this Player Assists pick.
Latest David Coit Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Northwestern -7.5, Over 143.5 and Nick Martinelli (Northwestern) to score Over 22.5 points.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
70
-
81
Northwestern
Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a massive potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Wildcats to achieve a 81-70 win at huge odds.
Maryland vs Northwestern Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
At betting odds of -370 with the sportsbooks, Northwestern are regarded as 79% likely to win this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +290 about Maryland.
The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 142.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. The Over 142.5 selection is available to back at -115.
Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.
Nick Martinelli is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -130 to score Over 23.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -100.
You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to college basketball micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.
- NCAAB: 08/03 2025 Northwestern 61 Maryland 74
- NCAAB: 17/01 2025 Maryland 74 Northwestern 76
- NCAAB: 29/02 2024 Northwestern 68 Maryland 61
- NCAAB: 18/01 2024 Maryland 69 Northwestern 72
- NCAAB: 26/02 2023 Northwestern 59 Maryland 75
- NCAAB: 13/01 2022 Maryland 94 Northwestern 87
- NCAAB: 05/12 2021 Northwestern 67 Maryland 61
- NCAAB: 04/03 2021 Maryland 55 Northwestern 60
- NCAAB: 19/02 2020 Northwestern 67 Maryland 76
- NCAAB: 22/01 2020 Maryland 77 Northwestern 66
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Maryland Stats
Northwestern Stats
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 144.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 143.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.60 pts and allowed 78.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 63.70 pts and allowed 83.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 141.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 143.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 143.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.80 pts and allowed 75.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 74.50 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
|
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
|
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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