On Saturday, February 26th, the Northwestern Wildcats and Maryland Terrapins will face off in an exciting college basketball matchup. Both teams have had successful seasons to date, and the game is sure to be a close one. To help you make the best picks for your bets, we’ve analyzed the odds and predictions from a proven model.
The Northwestern Wildcats have had a solid season so far, posting a record of 14-11. They’ve been led by junior guard Boo Buie, who is averaging 14.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game. The Wildcats have been competitive against Big Ten opponents, with their biggest win coming against the Michigan Wolverines.
The Maryland Terrapins have had a great season, going 17-9 overall and 11-7 in the Big Ten. They’ve been led by senior guard Eric Ayala, who is averaging 16.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game. The Terrapins have been competitive against Big Ten opponents, with their biggest win coming against the Purdue Boilermakers.
The odds makers have the Maryland Terrapins as the favorites in this matchup, with the line set at -3.5. The over/under is set at 142.5.
Our proven model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times and the results are in. The model is leaning towards the Maryland Terrapins to cover the spread, with a projected final score of 73.5-69.5. The model also suggests that the over is the best bet, with a projected total score of 143.5.
With both teams having had successful seasons, this should be an exciting matchup. The Northwestern Wildcats have been competitive against Big Ten opponents, while the Maryland Terrapins have been dominant. Our model has the Terrapins as the favorites to cover the spread and the over as the best bet. Be sure to tune in on February 26th to see how this game plays out.
