Maryland vs Northwestern Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Maryland Terrapins and Northwestern Wildcats meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Welsh-Ryan Arena. Here’s a Maryland vs Northwestern Prediction. This article will include a Maryland vs Northwestern Pick.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins beat Iowa, lost to Rutgers, and they play Washington next. Maryland has lost 9 of its last 12 games.

The Maryland Terrapins are averaging 71.4 points on 40.8 percent shooting and allowing 78.2 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Pharrel Payne is averaging 17.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while David Coit is averaging 15.2 points and 2.1 rebounds. Darius Adams is the third double-digit scorer, and Solomon Washington is grabbing 9.1 rebounds. The Maryland Terrapins are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Maryland Terrapins are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.

Northwestern Wildcats Betting Preview

The Northwestern Wildcats lost to Michigan and Nebraska, and they play Indiana next. Northwestern has lost 11 of its last 13 games.

The Northwestern Wildcats are averaging 74 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 73 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Nick Martinelli is averaging 22.1 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Arrinten Page is averaging 10.7 points and 4.6 rebounds. Jayden Reid is the third double-digit scorer and Tre Singleton is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Northwestern Wildcats are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Northwestern Wildcats are allowing 2.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.4 rebounds per game.

Why the Northwestern Wildcats will win

• Northwestern has won 20 of its last 23 night games at Welsh-Ryan Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has lost six of its last seven road games against Conference opponents.
• Maryland has lost the first half in six of its last seven road games against the Big Ten Conference.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Northwestern has lost 14 of its last 16 games against the Big Ten Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Maryland’s last eight night games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 144+ points.
• Each of Northwestern’s last six Wednesday home games against the Big Ten Conference have produced a total of 147+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Northwestern ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (11.4%).
• Northwestern ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.1).

Maryland vs Northwestern Prediction

It’s hard to trust Maryland, a team that hasn’t played well this season. Right when it looked like Maryland was turning the corner with wins over Minnesota and Iowa, it got rocked by Rutgers. I get it. However, Northwestern has done nothing to deserve to be such a big favorite. Northwestern has lost 8 of its last 10 games and has 6 losses at home. Also, under the 2026 calendar, Northwestern is 1-3 ATS and SU as a favorite. Just because Maryland sucks doesn’t mean we throw all of this chalk at a struggling Northwestern side. Give me the points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Maryland +8.5