Maryland Terrapins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/8

College Football Preview

Week 11 of the 2025 regular season brings an exciting Big Ten game as the Maryland Terrapins visit the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The game will take place at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 2:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on FS1.

Maryland enters the game with a 4-4 record, including a 1-1 mark on the road. Rutgers, with a 4-5 record, has fared better at home with a 3-2 record. Both teams are looking to improve their conference records, as Maryland stands at 1-4 and Rutgers at 1-5 in Big Ten play.

Maryland Team Preview

The Maryland Terrapins have had a tough stretch in recent games. They have faced defeats in their last four games, including a big loss to Indiana 55-10. In these games, their rushing offense struggled, with only 37 rushing yards against Indiana.

Quarterback Malik Washington has been a key player for Maryland. He has thrown for 1,958 yards in eight games this season. However, the team has faced challenges with turnovers, recording multiple interceptions and fumbles in recent matchups.

Injuries have also impacted the Terrapins this season. Players like DJ Samuels and Keyari James are out for the rest of the season. Others, including Justyn Martin and Ryan Manning, are uncertain to play due to undisclosed injuries.

Maryland vs Rutgers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NCAA Football
  • Teams: Maryland Terrapins vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
  • Venue: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, NJ
  • Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Maryland Moneyline -109, Rutgers Moneyline -111

Rutgers Team Preview

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have shown mixed results this season. In their recent outing against Illinois, they lost 35-13. Rutgers managed 253 passing yards but struggled on the ground with only 59 rushing yards.

Earlier in the season, Rutgers secured a win over Purdue, 27-24. The team excelled in passing, gaining 359 yards through the air. They also had a strong showing on the ground with 184 rushing yards.

Their home game against Oregon was tough, ending in a 56-10 loss. Rutgers had difficulty in both passing and rushing, gaining only 79 and 123 yards, respectively. They are looking to improve these stats in their upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The spread for the game is set at 0.0, with both teams listed at -110. Maryland’s offense ranks 73rd in points for, while Rutgers ranks 42nd. Rutgers has scored more points this season, making them a better pick to cover the spread. The projected score is Rutgers 31, Maryland 27.

The total for the game is 58.5, with the over at -109 and the under at -111. Maryland’s defense has allowed 176 points, and Rutgers has allowed 280. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities on defense, suggesting the game will go over the total. The projected total is 58 points.