Northwestern vs. Maryland Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Feb 18

Updated Feb. 18, 2026 5:27 a.m. ET

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The Northwestern Wildcats (10-16, 2-13 Big Ten) will attempt to stop a five-game losing streak when they host the Maryland Terrapins (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten) on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network.

The Wildcats take the court as 8.5-point favorites against the Terrapins. The matchup features an over/under of 143.5.

Continue scrolling to get the details ahead of placing bets on the Northwestern-Maryland matchup.

Northwestern vs. Maryland How to Watch & Odds

When: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Wildcats vs Terrapins Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Wildcats	-8.5	-104	-116	143.5	-112	-110	-407	+306

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Northwestern vs. Maryland Prediction

Pick ATS: Northwestern (-8.5)
Pick OU: Over (143.5)
Prediction: Northwestern 79, Maryland 69

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Northwestern vs. Maryland Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Wildcats 76, Terrapins 68.
The Wildcats have an 80.3% chance to win this game per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Terrapins have a 24.6% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Northwestern has covered 10 times in 26 chances against the spread this season.
Maryland has covered 10 times in 25 games with a spread this season.
Northwestern has an ATS record of 3-3 when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites this season.
Maryland has been an underdog by 8.5 points or more 14 times this year, and covered the spread in six of those contests.

Key Total Facts

Wildcats games have finished with more than 143.5 points 15 times so far this season.
So far this year, 17 Terrapins games have featured more than 143.5 points scored.
The Wildcats and Terrapins combine to average 145.4 points per contest, which is 1.9 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

Northwestern has won 64.3% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (9-5).
This season, Maryland has won three out of the 17 games, or 17.6%, in which it has been the underdog.
Northwestern has won all six games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -407 or shorter.
Maryland has a record of 2-10, a 16.7% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +306 or more by bookmakers this season.

Northwestern vs. Maryland: Recent Results

Wildcats vs Terrapins Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
3/8/2025	Terrapins	-11.5	141.5	-654	+467	74-61 MARY
1/16/2025	Terrapins	-2.5	140	-138	+116	76-74 NW

Northwestern vs. Maryland: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Northwestern	Maryland
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	74 (242)	71.4 (287)
Points Allowed (Rank)	73 (157)	78.2 (293)
Rebounds (Rank)	7.6 (319)	10.1 (100)
3pt Made (Rank)	6.2 (315)	8.4 (128)
Assists (Rank)	17.1 (33)	10.2 (363)
Turnovers (Rank)	8.2 (3)	11.7 (238)

Northwestern 2025-26 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Nick Martinelli	25	22.1	6.4	1.6	0.6	0.4	1.4
Arrinten Page	25	10.7	4.6	1.9	0.8	1.1	0.4
Jayden Reid	26	10.4	1.5	4.9	0.8	0.1	0.9
Tre Singleton	26	8.1	5	1.5	0.5	0.7	0.3
Angelo Ciaravino	25	6.3	3.7	1.3	0.4	0.6	0.3

Maryland 2025-26 Key Players

Terrapins Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Pharrel Payne	10	17.5	7.2	1.4	0.4	1.1	0
David Coit	25	15.2	2.1	2.9	0.6	0	2.6
Darius Adams	25	11.7	3.8	1.5	0.6	0.2	1.2
Solomon Washington	17	10.2	9.1	0.6	1.2	0.5	0.4
Andre Mills	25	9.9	3.8	1.4	0.5	0.3	1.3