NIT - Maryland Terrapins vs. Minnesota Gophers

Maryland was hoping to make some noise in the ACC tournament to earn a Madness berth, but their noise in 2008 will be in the NIT. The Terps face Minnesota at Williams Arena Tuesday.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

James Gist led the way for Maryland with 19 points and six rebounds in its 71-68 loss to Boston College in the first round of the ACC Tournament on Thursday night.

Boston College won as 5.5-point underdogs as the teams played under the 143.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.

Minnesota was defeated 54-50 by Illinois on Saturday, as a 2-point underdog in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 119.5.

Lawrence McKenzie shot 4-for-11 from the field with 13 points in a losing effort.

Team records:
Maryland: 18-14 SU, 11-15-1 ATS
Minnesota: 20-13 SU, 14-14 ATS

Maryland most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
After playing Boston College are 3-2
After a loss are 5-5

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
After playing Illinois are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Maryland's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland's last 5 games on the road
Maryland is 6-2-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Maryland is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games at home

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