College Hoops Predictions: Will Nebraska cover spread vs. Maryland? 2/13/18
Will Nebraska cover the spread tonight against Big Ten rival Maryland? Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday night.
The Odds: Maryland at Nebraska, 7:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday
According to oddsmakers, the Cornhuskers are 3.5-point home favorites to win tonight. The Terps opened as a 1.5-point road underdog before the number climbed. The total, meanwhile, sits at 143.5 points.
Maryland enters play with a 17-10 record but is 1-7 on the road this season. On the other side, Nebraska is 19-8 overall and 13-1 at home. From a betting standpoint, the Terps are 14-8 against the spread and 4-4 ATS on the road. The Cornhuskers have been one of the best teams in the nation at the betting window, posting at 19-6 ATS record this season. They’re also 10-2 against the spread at home.
As of this writing, 74% of betting tickets wagered at online sportsbooks are on the Cornhuskers to cover the spread. The money is also on Nebraska.
Maryland Terps Injury Report
Justin Jackson (shoulder) and Ivan Bender (knee) are both out for the year.
Nebraska Cornhuskers Injury Report
As of this writing, the Cornhuskers do not have a single player listed on their injury report.
Our Prediction
Nebraska has covered the spread in eight of its last nine home games. The Cornhuskers are also 12-1 against the number in their last 13 conference games. They’re 19-7 at the betting window in their last 26 games overall and are 11-1 against the number in their last 12 games coming off a win.
Meanwhile, Nebraska is a perfect 8-0 against the spread in its last eight games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600. The Huskers are 14-3 at the betting window in their last 17 games versus an opponent with a winning record as well.
Tuesday College Hoops Predictions: Nebraska Cornhuskers -3.5
