The No. 21 Maryland Terrapins (17-5, 8-3 Big 10) travel to Wisconsin to take on the No. 24 Badgers (15-6, 7-3 Big 10) in a matchup that pits outstanding offense against superb defense. The game gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, February 1, 2019.
Maryland Terrapins at Wisconsin Badgers ATS Prediction
The Terrapins come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Northwestern Wildcats in their last matchup, 70-52. The Terrapins held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.0 (below their season average of 26.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.353 (below their season average of 0.487). With 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting, Bruno Fernando was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Badgers’ last game, they beat the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 62-51. Wisconsin’s 0.518 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Nebraska, who had a rate of 0.317. The Badgers’ mark was below their season average of 0.549, while the Cornhuskers’ was below their season average of 0.528. With 10 points and nine rebounds, Ethan Happ had a good performance for Wisconsin.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. In the first, the Badgers lost 64-60. Nate Reuvers had 18 points and seven rebounds. Maryland made good use of their 29 trips to the free throw line, converting on 24 of them (82.8 percent). Wisconsin, meanwhile, was just 3-6 (50.0 percent).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Wisconsin currently ranks 338th in possessions per game (65.5) and Maryland is 314th (66.6). Additionally, the Terrapins’ 47th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 112.6) will battle against the Badgers’ 20th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 93.0).
Maryland at Wisconsin Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wisconsin, ATS Winner – Wisconsin, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Maryland ranks 28th in rebounds per game (39.5) while Wisconsin ranks 186th (34.8).
The Badgers rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Terrapins rank 171st (7.3).
Wisconsin ranks 11th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while Maryland ranks 77th (12.2).
The Terrapins rank 30th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Badgers rank 91st in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Maryland ranks 221st in three pointers attempted per game (20.2) while Wisconsin ranks 229th (20.0).
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The Terrapins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 9.3 for the season.
During their last five games, the Badgers have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (8.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 55.0 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
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