The No. 14 Maryland Terrapins (23-7, 13-6 Big Ten) host the Northwestern Wildcats (16-14, 7-12 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten rivals at XFINITY Center, tipping off at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 8, 2025. In this preview, we analyze the Maryland vs. Northwestern odds and lines around this matchup.

The matchup between the Terrapins and the Wildcats currently does not have a line set.

Maryland is 16-14-0 against the spread this season compared to Northwestern’s 15-14-1 ATS record. The Terrapins have an 18-12-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Wildcats have a record of 21-9-0 when it comes to hitting the over. Maryland has a 6-4 record against the spread while going 8-2 overall in the past 10 contests. Northwestern has gone 4-6 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 contests.

To prepare for this matchup, here’s everything you need to get ready for Saturday’s college hoops action.

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