USC Trojans vs Maryland Terrapins Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

USC comes into this matchup with a 3-3 record, and they are on the road vs. Maryland. Kick-off is set for 4:00 ET from SECU Stadium in College Park. The over/under line is at 56.5 points. The Trojans are the -7.5-point favorite on the road. Both teams are 3-3 on the season. FS1 will be handling the TV broadcast for this week eight USC vs. Maryland matchup.

USC TROJANS VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Maryland Terrapins +7.5

This game will be played at SECU Stadium at 4:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.

WHY BET THE MARYLAND TERRAPINS:

• We have the Maryland Terrapins winning this one by a score of 33 to 31
• Not only do we have the Maryland Terrapins winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +7.5
• Look for this game to go over the line of 56.5 points

Will The USC Trojans Win As Road Favorites?

USC heads into Week 8 with a 3-3 record, ranked 13th in our power rankings. They’ve been strong at home (3-0) but winless on the road (0-2). The Trojans have a 93.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible but are out of the Big Ten title race.

Against the spread, USC is 3-2, with a perfect 3-0 record at home and 0-2 on the road. They’ve been favored in four games, going 2-2 ATS as the favorite.

This week’s over/under line is 56.5 points. USC’s games have averaged 51.5 points, with an average line of 53.9 points. Their over/under record stands at 2-3 this season.

USC’s offense is averaging 30.7 points per game, placing them 38th nationally in scoring. However, they are ranked 24th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8. The Trojans have been pass-heavy, ranking 5th in passing attempts, with 41 per game, and 8th in completions, averaging 26.2. They are 26th in passing yards, with 280.7 per game, and have converted 46.8% of their third downs.

Miller Moss has thrown for 1,618 yards, with 11 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 90. USC is 73rd in passer rating nationally. Woody Marks leads the rushing attack with 579 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry and scoring four touchdowns. Kyron Hudson has 262 receiving yards and one touchdown.

USC’s defense is ranked 32nd nationally, allowing 20.8 points per game. In their recent game, a 33-30 loss to Penn State, they gave up 33 points and 518 total yards, including 400 passing yards, but also forced three interceptions.

Opponents have averaged 198.7 passing yards per game against USC, completing 66.9% of their throws. The Trojans have also allowed 151.7 rushing yards per game on 31.3 attempts, ranking 91st in the country.

Are The Maryland Terrapins Going Win In At Upset At SECU Stadium

Maryland enters Week 8 against USC with a 3-3 record, ranked 53rd in our power rankings. They have a 30% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Terrapins are 1-2, while they’ve gone 1-1 on the road this season.

Maryland’s average scoring margin is +5.2 points per game, and they are 2-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in three games, going 1-2 ATS as the favorite.

The over/under line for this week is 56.5 points. Maryland’s over/under record is 4-1, with their games averaging 53.8 points. Their average over/under line has been 48.1 points this season.

Maryland’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 9th in attempts and 6th in completions nationally. They average 303.3 passing yards per game, placing them 14th in the country, and their third-down conversion rate is 46.7%, ranking 25th. Heading into week 8, they are 43rd in points per game, scoring 29.5, and we have them ranked 50th in our offensive power rankings.

Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 1,740 yards with a 68.4% completion rate, recording 11 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. His passer rating is 101. Leading receiver Tai Felton has 719 yards and 5 touchdowns on 55 catches. On the ground, Maryland is averaging 134 rushing yards per game.

Maryland’s defense is ranked 47th nationally, allowing 24.3 points per game. In their recent game against Northwestern, they gave up 37 points, despite allowing just 10 first downs and 286 total yards. Northwestern rushed 31 times for 83 yards but managed three rushing touchdowns.

On the season, Maryland ranks 35th in rushing defense, giving up 112.8 yards per game. Opponents have averaged 258.3 passing yards per game, the 130th highest in the country, completing 55.2% of their throws.