In this article we will formulate a Maryland vs Indiana prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 1st at SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 10 matchup.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins are 4-3 (1-3) this season after they lost to UCLA by a score of 20-17 in their last game. Maryland trailed 7-3 at halftime, but they led 10-7 in the fourth, before allowing 13 points in the final quarter and losing on a last second field goal. The Terrapins were out gained by a total of 414-337, went 6-17 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-2 in the game. Malik Washington went 23-48 for 210 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also rushing six times for 67 yards. DeJuan Williams led the receivers with seven catches for 86 yards in the loss. The Maryland defense recorded two sacks and four tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Maryland lost to Nebraska by a score of 34-31 and Washington by a score of 24-20. The Terrapins have lost three games in a row and they are currently near the bottom of the Big Ten standings. Maryland has scored 28.3 points per game with 248.7 passing yards and 101.3 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 17.3 points against per game this season. Malik Washington has thrown for 1,716 yards, 11 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Shaleak Knotts has 26 receptions for 421 yards and five scores this season.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers are 8-0 (5-0) this year after they defeated UCLA by a score of 56-6 last week. Indiana led 35-3 at halftime and cruised to the blowout victory in the second half. The Hoosiers out gained UCLA by a total of 475-201, went 12-16 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-2 in the game. Fernando Mendoza went 15-22 for 168 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Roman Hemby rushed 17 times for 81 yards and two scores. EJ Williams Jr led the receivers with five catches for 109 yards and two touchdowns in the game. The Indiana defense recorded three sacks and seven tackles for loss in the win.
Prior to that game, Indiana defeated Michigan State by a score of 38-13 and Oregon by a score of 30-20. The Hoosiers have won all eight games to start this year and they are currently first in the Big Ten Standings. Indiana has scored 45.4 points per game with 264.0 passing yards and 230.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 10.9 points against per game this season. Fernando Mendoza has thrown for 1,923 yards, 24 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Roman Hemby has rushed for 513 yards and four scores on 107 carries this year.
Why the Indiana Hoosiers will win
- Indiana has won each of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Maryland has lost 18 of its last 19 games against AP-ranked teams.
- Indiana has covered the spread in each of its last four November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Maryland has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against teams from Indiana.
- Maryland has lost the first half in eight of its last nine home games against conference opponents.
- Indiana has won the first quarter in each of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Indiana’s last seven road games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
- Twelve of Maryland’s last 13 games against teams from Indiana have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Maryland ranks 2nd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (14).
- Maryland ranks 5th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (+8.4).
- Indiana has recorded the most home wins by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (6).
- Indiana has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 15+ points of any FBS team this season (5).
Maryland vs Indiana Prediction
Indiana cruises into this matchup with an undefeated record and they just beat UCLA by 50 points last week. The Hoosiers have scored at least 30 points in four of their last five games and Mendoza has been great at quarterback. Maryland has lost three games in a row and I just don’t see how they are going to keep this game close. The Hoosiers are the much better team in this contest and they should roll to an easy win here. Take Indiana to cover on the road.
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