At 9:00pm ET, my Big Ten Total Of The Year is on Maryland vs Northwestern Under. A total in the 140s is high for a meeting between the Terrapins and the Wildcats. The three meetings since 2023 have seen totals of 129, 132 and 130. Those 3 games finished with 129, 141 and 134 points. Both teams can turn up the defensive intensity. Maryland has allowed 66 or fewer points in 6 of its last 10 games, 61 or less in 5 of those. Northwestern has allowed 66 or less in 5 of its last 10 games, including 3 of its last 4 at home. On the season, the Wildcats allow just 62.8 ppg at home. According to KenPom, the Wildcat defense ranks 34th nationally in adjusted efficiency and 33rd in steal percentage. The Terrapins are currently small favorites. The last time that NW was a home underdog against Maryland the teams combined for only 115 points. In all games, the under is 8-5 the past 13 times that the Wildcats were home underdogs. Points will be hard to come by at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Thursday. Play on the under.