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

The Northwestern Wildcats (10-16, 2-13 Big Ten) will attempt to break 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 7.5-point favorites against the Terrapins. The over/under for the matchup is 142.5.

Continue scrolling to get the details before wagering on the Northwestern-Maryland contest.

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)

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Northwestern vs. Maryland Prediction

• Pick ATS: Northwestern (-7.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (142.5)
  
• Prediction: Northwestern 79, Maryland 69

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Northwestern vs. Maryland Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

• Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Wildcats 75, Terrapins 68.
• The Wildcats have a 79.8% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Terrapins have a 24.9% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

• Northwestern has covered 10 times in 26 chances against the spread this season.
• Maryland has compiled a 10-15-0 ATS record so far this year.
• When playing as at least 7.5-point favorites this season, Northwestern has an ATS record of 4-3.
• When playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs this season, Maryland has an ATS record of 6-8.

Key Total Facts

• Wildcats games have finished with more than 142.5 points 15 times so far this year.
• So far this year, 17 Terrapins games have featured over 142.5 points scored.
• The over/under for this game is 142.5 points, 2.9 fewer than the scoring average of the two teams combined.

Key Moneyline Facts

• Northwestern has a 9-5 record in games when it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 64.3% of those games).
• This season, Maryland has been the underdog 17 times and won three, or 17.6%, of those games.
• Northwestern has won all six games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -395 or shorter.
• Maryland has a record of 2-11, a 15.4% win rate, when it is set as the underdog by +301 or more by bookmakers this season.

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