Michigan State Spartans vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
SECU Stadium in College Park is the setting for the week two matchup between the Maryland Terrapins and Michigan State Spartans, set to kick off at 3:30 ET. Both teams are 1-0 on the season coming into this game. The over/under line is currently at 44.5 points, and the Terrapins are the -7.5 point favorites. You can catch this one on BTN.
MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Michigan State Spartans +7.5
This game will be played at SECU Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS:
- We have the Michigan State Spartans winning this one by a score of 26 to 17
- Not only do we have the Michigan State Spartans winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 44.5 points
Will The Michigan State Spartans Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Michigan State is now 1-0 after a 16-10 win over Florida Atlantic. The Spartans were -13 point favorites but ended up winning by just six points, resulting in a push for bettors. The game’s total score of 26 points was below the over/under line of 44.5 points.
Michigan State led 2-0 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 16-3 by halftime. However, Florida Atlantic outscored the Spartans 7-0 in the third quarter and added another touchdown in the fourth to make it a close game.
Michigan State’s offense put up 297 yards in their 16-10 win, with 183 of those yards coming on the ground. The Spartans rushed 35 times and found the end zone twice on the ground. However, their passing game was limited to just 114 yards, with Aidan Chiles completing 10 of 24 passes. Chiles threw two interceptions and ended the game with a passer rating of 21.88.
Kay’ron Lynch-Adams was the leading rusher for the Spartans, gaining 101 yards on just nine carries. Michael Masunas led the receiving corps with two catches for 29 yards.
Michigan State’s defense allowed 248 total yards in their most recent game, in which they picked up a 16-10 win. The Spartans were particularly strong against the pass, holding Florida Atlantic to just 116 yards on 12 completions. Michigan State’s secondary also came up with two interceptions. However, the Spartans did have some trouble against the run, giving up 132 rushing yards on 47 attempts. In total, Michigan State’s defense allowed just one touchdown in the game.
Are The Maryland Terrapins Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Maryland kicked off their season with a decisive 50-7 win over UConn, improving to 1-0. The Terrapins, favored by -18.5 points, easily covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 44.5 points, but the teams combined for 57 points.
The Terrapins dominated from the start, taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, they had extended their lead to 23-0. After UConn scored in the third quarter, Maryland responded with 14 points in the fourth to seal the win.
Maryland’s offense was unstoppable in their 50-7 win, racking up 638 total yards and 29 first downs. The Terrapins’ ground game was effective, gaining 257 yards and scoring three touchdowns, while the passing attack added 381 yards and three more scores.
Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. completed 74.1% of his passes for 311 yards and two touchdowns, ending the game with a passer rating of 136.5. Roman Hemby led the team in rushing with 66 yards on 14 carries, while Tai Felton was the top receiver, hauling in seven catches for 178 yards.
Maryland’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding UConn to just 7 points and 334 total yards. The Terrapins allowed 112 rushing yards and 222 passing yards, but they picked off two passes and limited UConn to just 11 first downs.