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Michigan State vs Maryland 11/13/21 College Football Picks and Predictions

Maryland Terrapins (5-4) vs. Michigan State Spartans (8-1)
November 13, 2021 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Michigan State Spartans -13 / Maryland Terrapins +13; Over/Under: -62
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The Michigan State Spartans and Maryland Terrapins clash in a week 11 Big Ten college football contest at Spartan Stadium on Saturday. The Maryland Terrapins need a win after losing four of their last five games. The Michigan State Spartans look for a win to build on their 8-1 record.

The Maryland Terrapins have lost two of their last three road games. Taulia Tagovailoa is completing 70.5 percent of his passes for 2,755 yards, 18 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. Dontay Demus Jr. and Rakim Jarrett have combined for 1,040 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while Chigoziem Okonkwo has 32 receptions. The Maryland Terrapins ground game is averaging 113.7 yards per contest, and Tayon Fleet-Davis leads the way with 436 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Maryland is allowing 30.4 points and 404.8 yards per game. Jordan Mosley leads the Maryland Terrapins with 57 tackles, Sam Okuayinonu has 5 sacks and Jakorian Bennett has 2 interceptions.

The Michigan State Spartans are 4-0 SU at home this season. Payton Thorne is completing 62.1 percent of his passes for 2,173 yards, 17 touchdowns and 7 interceptions. Jayden Reed and Jalen Nailor have combined for 1,302 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Tre Mosley has 24 receptions. The Michigan State Spartans ground game is averaging 199.6 yards per contest, and Kenneth Walker III leads the way with 1,340 yards and 15 touchdowns. Defensively, Michigan State is allowing 22.7 points and 443.2 yards per game. Xavier Henderson leads the Michigan State Spartans with 75 tackles, Jacub Panasiuk has 5.5 sacks and Chester Kimbrough has 1 interception.

The Terrapins are 7-22 ATS in their last 29 road games and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Spartans are 5-15-2 ATS in their last 22 home games and 6-1-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. The under is 11-5 in Terrapins last 16 games overall. The over is 5-1 in Spartans last 6 home games. The under is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.

The Maryland Terrapins are dangerous because of their quarterback play and the fact they’re a top-15 passing offense, but the rest of their team is below average. The Michigan State Spartans have the edge across the board, especially in the trenches, and you know they’ll be motivated after an upset loss to Purdue. This is a bad spot for Maryland. I’ll lay the touchdowns with Sparty at home.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Michigan State Spartans -13

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