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At 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, the Maryland Terrapins (5-2) play at the Northwestern Wildcats (3-4).
The Terrapins are expected to win by at least two TDs (currently -14) versus the Wildcats. The over/under for this matchup is 48.5 points.
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Game Info for Maryland vs. Northwestern
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Evanston, Illinois
- Stadium: Ryan Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | -14 | -111 | -109 | 48.5 | -109 | -111 | -589 | +426 |
Maryland Pick Insights
- Maryland is 3-4-0 ATS this season.
- Maryland is 2-2 against the spread when favored by 14 points or more this season.
- Three of Maryland’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (42.9%).
Maryland Stats & Insights
- Maryland is totaling 422.3 yards per game offensively this year (45th in the FBS), and are allowing 337.1 yards per game (41st) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Maryland ranks 36th in points scored this season (33.4 points per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 21st-best in the FBS with 18.6 points allowed per game.
- Maryland is totaling 281.4 passing yards per game offensively this season (30th in the FBS), and is surrendering 226.4 passing yards per game (70th) on the other side of the ball.
- Maryland is averaging 140.9 rushing yards per game on offense (87th in the FBS), and ranks 26th on the other side of the ball with 110.7 rushing yards allowed per game.
- On offense, Maryland has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS by putting up a 45.5% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 37th on defense (34.4% third-down percentage allowed).
- With 13 forced turnovers (20th in the FBS) against six turnovers committed (14th in the FBS), Maryland’s +7 turnover margin is the 11th-best in college football.
Maryland’s Best Players
- Taulia Tagovailoa has recorded 1,926 yards (275.1 ypg) on 159-of-249 passing with 16 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 83 rushing yards (11.9 ypg) on 33 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Roman Hemby has carried the ball 84 times for a team-high 414 yards on the ground and has found the end zone four times. He’s also tacked on 18 catches for 180 yards (25.7 per game).
- Antwain Littleton has collected 227 yards on 54 attempts, scoring two times.
- Jeshaun Jones’ team-leading 418 yards as a receiver have come on 27 receptions (out of 44 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Kaden Prather has caught 27 passes while averaging 53.3 yards per game and scoring five touchdowns.
- Tai Felton has a total of 350 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 25 passes and scoring three touchdowns.
- Kellan Wyatt leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 16 tackles.
- Beau Brade is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 35 tackles, two TFL, and one interception.
- Tarheeb Still leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 20 tackles, two TFL, and three passes defended.
Northwestern Betting Insights
- So far this season, Northwestern has compiled a 3-3-0 record against the spread.
- Northwestern is 0-2 against the spread when an underdog by 14 points or more this year.
- Northwestern has gone over in four of their six games with a set total (66.7%).
Northwestern Pick Insights
- Northwestern has not been getting things done offensively, ranking eighth-worst with 299.3 total yards per game. It has been better on defense, surrendering 345.7 total yards per contest (49th-ranked).
- Northwestern has not been getting things done offensively, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS with 20.1 points per game. It has been better on defense, giving up 25.9 points per contest (73rd-ranked).
- Northwestern has been dominant on pass defense, giving up only 174.7 passing yards per contest (14th-best). Offensively, it ranks 101st in the FBS by piling up 199.4 passing yards per game.
- Northwestern’s rushing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, generating 99.9 rushing yards per game, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 105th with 171 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- Northwestern ranks 56th in the FBS with a 41.9% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 80th with a 39.2% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- With seven forced turnovers (106th in the FBS) and six turnovers committed (14th in the FBS) this season, Northwestern ranks 56th in the FBS with a turnover margin of +1.
Northwestern’s Best Players
- Ben Bryant has thrown for 926 yards on 59% passing while collecting six touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
- Cam Porter has carried the ball 83 times for 319 yards, with one touchdown.
- Anthony Tyus III has racked up 103 yards on 16 carries.
- Bryce Kirtz leads his squad with 423 receiving yards on 27 receptions with three touchdowns.
- Cam Johnson has collected 339 receiving yards (48.4 yards per game) and one touchdown on 29 receptions.
- A.J. Henning has racked up 149 reciving yards (21.3 ypg) and two touchdowns this season.
- Xander Mueller paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has five TFL, 42 tackles, and one interception.
- Bryce Gallagher has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 56 tackles, one TFL, and one interception so far.
