Maryland Terrapins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24
Minnesota comes into this week nine matchup against Maryland with a 4-3 record, and they are the -4.5 point favorites at home. Kick-off is set for 3:30 ET from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, with FS1 handling the TV broadcast. The over/under line is currently at 46.5 points. Both teams are 4-3 on the season.
MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Maryland Terrapins +4.5
This game will be played at Huntington Bank Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, October 26th.
WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:
- We have the Maryland Terrapins winning this one by a score of 30 to 22
- Not only do we have the Maryland Terrapins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +4.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 46.5 points
Will The Maryland Terrapins Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Maryland enters Week 9 with a 4-3 record, facing Minnesota on the road. They are ranked 48th in our power rankings and have a 57.2% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Terrapins are 2-2 at home and 1-1 on the road this season.
Maryland’s average scoring margin is +4.6 points per game, and they are 3-3 against the spread. As the favorite, they are 1-2 ATS, while they’ve gone 2-1 ATS as the underdog.
Their over/under record stands at 4-1-1, with an average total of 54.3 points per game. Maryland’s games have averaged a +4.1 margin against the over/under line, and this week’s line is set at 46.5 points.
Maryland’s offense is centered around their passing game, as they lead the nation in completions and rank 3rd in attempts, averaging 313.3 passing yards per game, which is 8th nationally. Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 2,113 yards with a 70.1% completion rate, contributing to Maryland’s 7th-place ranking in completion percentage. Edwards has 13 touchdown passes and 4 interceptions, with a passer rating of 101.
Overall, Maryland is 48th in scoring, averaging 29.4 points per game, and they are 52nd in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. On third downs, they convert 42.9% of their attempts. Their run game is less effective, averaging 124.9 rushing yards per game. Roman Hemby leads the team with 372 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. Tai Felton has 64 receptions for 803 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Maryland’s defense has allowed an average of 24.9 points per game this season, ranking 52nd nationally. Against USC, they gave up 28 points, including 336 passing yards and three touchdowns, but also managed to force an interception. Maryland’s defense held USC to just 82 rushing yards on 23 attempts.
Opponents have averaged 269.4 passing yards per game against Maryland, ranking 148th in the country, while completing 57.1% of their passes. Maryland’s defense has faced the 34th fewest rushing attempts in the nation, allowing just 108.4 rushing yards per game, which ranks 29th nationally.
Are The Minnesota Golden Gophers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
With a 4-3 record, Minnesota is set to face Maryland in Week 9. They hold the 45th spot in our power rankings and have a 70.8% chance of reaching bowl eligibility. At home, the Golden Gophers are 2-2, and they’ve been favored in only two games this season.
Minnesota’s ATS record stands at 4-1-1, and they have a +9.1 average scoring margin. They are 2-0 against the spread as favorites and 2-1-1 as underdogs.
The over/under line for this week is 46.5 points. Minnesota’s games have averaged 40.9 points, with an average line of 41.8 points. Their over/under record is 2-4 this season.
Minnesota’s offense ranks 75th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9, and they are averaging 25 points per game, placing them 69th nationally. Their run game has struggled, with just 106.1 rushing yards per game, ranking 109th. Darius Taylor leads the team with 432 rushing yards and six touchdowns, averaging 4 yards per carry.
Quarterback Max Brosmer has thrown for 1,456 yards, and Minnesota ranks 28th in passing completions, averaging 20.9 per game. Brosmer has eight touchdown passes and four interceptions, with a passer rating of 92. The team is 31st in third-down conversions, converting 43.7% of their attempts. Daniel Jackson leads the receivers with 451 yards on 42 catches.
Heading into this week, Minnesota’s defense ranks 11th in the nation, allowing just 15.9 points per game. They also rank 7th in passing yards allowed, giving up only 139.6 yards per game, and 54th in rushing yards allowed at 122.7 yards per game.
In their recent game against UCLA, Minnesota allowed 17 points but gave up 484 total yards, including 383 passing yards. They did, however, hold UCLA to 101 rushing yards on 28 attempts.