Maryland Terrapins vs Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24
Both Indiana and Maryland are looking to stay unbeaten as they head into this week five matchup. Indiana is 4-0 on the season, and they are the -7 point favorites at home over Maryland. The game is set for 12:00 ET at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN, and will be broadcast on BTN. The money line odds have Indiana at -280 and Maryland at +226, with the over/under line at 55.5 points.
MARYLAND TERRAPINS VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers -7
This game will be played at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington, IN) at 12:00 ET on Saturday, September 28th.
WHY BET THE INDIANA HOOSIERS:
- We have the Indiana Hoosiers winning this one by a score of 30 to 20
- Not only do we have the Indiana Hoosiers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -7
- We see this game finishing below the line of 55.5 points
Will The Maryland Terrapins Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
Maryland improved to 3-1 for the season after a 38-20 win over Villanova. This game had no betting lines available.
The Terrapins dominated early, taking a 17-0 lead in the first quarter. By halftime, they were up 24-0, and Villanova managed to score in the third quarter. Maryland added 10 points in the fourth quarter, while Villanova scored 7 more points, leading to a final score of 38-20.
Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. led Maryland’s offense to a 38-20 win over Villanova, throwing for 338 yards and two touchdowns. He completed 87.5% of his passes (29/34) and ended the game with a passer rating of 117.19. Tai Felton was his top target, catching 14 passes for 157 yards.
The Terrapins’ offense totaled 497 yards, with 159 yards coming on the ground. Roman Hemby led the team in rushing with 67 yards on 14 carries and added a rushing touchdown.
Maryland’s defense will look to tighten up after allowing 232 total yards to Villanova. The Terrapins gave up 156 passing yards and one touchdown through the air, while the ground game was more effective, with Villanova rushing for 76 yards on 31 attempts. Maryland’s defense will be looking to improve on their performance in this game.
Are The Indiana Hoosiers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Indiana’s record remains unblemished at 4-0 after they easily handled Charlotte in their most recent game. The Hoosiers, favored by -28.5 points, won 52-14, covering the spread and surpassing the over/under line of 50.5 points with a combined 66 points.
Indiana took control early, leading 10-0 after the first quarter. Charlotte managed to score 14 points in the second quarter, but the Hoosiers still led 31-14 at halftime. Indiana’s defense shut out Charlotte in the second half, while the offense added 21 more points in the third quarter and 7 in the fourth.
Indiana’s offense was dominant in their 52-14 win over Charlotte, racking up 513 total yards and 29 first downs. The Hoosiers’ ground game was particularly effective, with 225 rushing yards and six touchdowns. Justice Ellison led the way with 58 yards on the ground, averaging 6.4 yards per carry, and also found the end zone. In the passing game, Kurtis Rourke completed 80% of his passes for 258 yards and one touchdown, resulting in a passer rating of 135.42.
On the receiving end, Myles Price was the top target, hauling in three catches for 77 yards.
Indiana’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 139 rushing yards and a touchdown to Charlotte. Overall, the Hoosiers allowed 258 total yards and 14 points through the air. They limited Charlotte’s passing attack to 119 yards on 14 completions, with the 49ers attempting 23 passes in the game.