Northwestern has covered six straight, but the way it lost last time out at Illinois could have a carryover effect. The WIldcats led by 16 with 11 minutes left Thursday, only to go ice cold and lose 66-62. Maryland, meanwhile, was not stressed at all Wednesday in an 88-70 rout of Minnesota. The Terps look unbeatable when playing in front of their fervent fans; they're 9-0 SU and ATS in Big Ten home games. Emerging forwardJulian Reese is shooting 64 percent from the field and has scored in double figures in seven straight, providing Maryland a balanced attack that also features Jahmir Young (16.1 ppg), Hakim Hart (12.1 ppg) and Donta Scott (11.8). Lay the points.