Maryland vs Nebraska Prediction 2/13/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Nebraska Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, February 13th, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Terrapins’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Cornhuskers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Maryland

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nebraska

-Recent betting trends in games played between Maryland and Nebraska 

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Terrapins and Cornhuskers. 

What a Strong Game for Maryland

Maryland faced off against Rutgers in the last game and they sure looked impressive. Maryland’s defense gave up 81 points, but it didn’t matter because the offense was so impressive, scoring 90 points. In the first half, they scored 49 points, and they never looked back on the way to the win. Maryland shot 44.6 percent from the field and 37 percent from behind the three-point line. Derik Queen has been a matchup nightmare all year for opposing teams and he put up 29 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists. Two games ago against Ohio State, Maryland didn’t play as well and they ended up losing 73-70. 

Maryland sits with an 18-6 record overall and they have gone 12-12 against the spread. The over has hit in 14 of the games. Maryland is averaging 82.8 points while their defense is giving up 66.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while the defense is ranked 44th. Queen has been the top player overall this season, averaging 15.5 points while shooting 53.3 percent from the field. In this game, it’s going to be about the offense putting on a show and putting the pressure on. 

Nebraska Is Picking up Steam

Nebraska is playing with all kinds of confidence right now and they have won four games in a row. Two games ago against Washington, they were able to secure the 86-72 victory and in the last game against Ohio State, they were able to pick up the 79-71. Nebraska shot 51.9 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. Brice Williams is playing out of his mind right now, and he put up 24 points, 10 rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players that put up at least 14 points. 

Nebraska sits with a 16-8 record overall and they have gone 14-10 against the spread. The Cornhuskers have gone 10-2 straight up at home. Nebraska is averaging 76.2 points while their defense is giving up 71.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 125th in the league while the defense is ranked 169h. Brice Williams is averaging 19.4 points while shooting 47.5 percent from the field. They are going to need him to be the X-factor in this game. 

Why Nebraska Will Beat Maryland

• Nebraska has won 22 of its last 24 night games at Pinnacle Bank Arena.
• Maryland has lost six of its last seven road night games against Conference opponents.

Matchup Facts

• Nebraska ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (11.3).
• Nebraska ranks T48th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.1).
• Maryland ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.1).
• Maryland ranks T13th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.2).

Maryland vs Nebraska Prediction

Give me the home squad here. Maryland, overall, has been good this season, but they have struggled away from home this season. They have gone 2-5 away from home straight up and as the underdog, they have gone 1-3. Brice Williams is the top player on the court here and even though Queen has been good, he isn’t going to have the best game here. Nebraska will run up the score and they will cover the spread here.