Michigan State Spartans (1-0) vs. Maryland Terrapins (1-0)
September 7, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Maryland Terrapins -8.5 / Michigan State Spartans +8.5; Over/Under: +44
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The Michigan State Spartans and the Maryland Terrapins meet in week 2 college football action from SECU Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Maryland vs Michigan State Prediction.
Michigan State Recap
The Michigan State Spartans come into this one looking to build on their 16-10 season-opening win over FAU last time out. After this game, Sparty will head back home to host Prairie View A&M, visit Boston College, and then welcome Ohio State.
Sparty Relies On Ground Game In Win
Aidan Chiles threw for 114 yards and 2 interceptions on 10 of 24 passing while also rushing for 28 yards and a touchdown in the win. Kay’Ron Lynch Adams led the Spartans on the ground with 101 rushing yards and a touchdown while Nate Carter added 48 rushing yards as well in the victory. Michael Masunas led the Spartans’ receivers with 29 receiving yards while Montorie Foster Jr. had a team-high 3 receptions for 23 yards.
On defense, Angelo Grose led the Spartans with 12 total tackles while Khris Bogle had a team-high 1.5 sacks as part of Michigan State’s 7 sacks as a team in the win. Grose and Nikal Martinez each recorded an interception as well for the Spartan defense in the victory.
Why the Michigan State Spartans will win
- Michigan State has won three of its last four matches as an underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
- Maryland has lost each of its last three home games against conference opponents.
- Michigan State has covered the spread in each of its last four matches as an underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
Maryland Recap
The Maryland Terrapins come into this one looking to keep the momentum going after routing UConn to start the year by a final score of 50-7. After this matchup, the Terps will go out on the road to take on Virginia.
Terps Run Wild In Rout
Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 311 yards and 2 touchdowns on 20 of 27 passing while Cameron Edge threw for 57 yards and a TD on 4 of 6 passing. Roman Hemby led Maryland with 66 rushing yards and a touchdown on 14 carries while Nolan Ray chipped in 60 rushing yards with a TD and Colby McDonald added 44 rushing yards as well. Tai Felton led the Terrapins with 7 receptions for 178 yards and 2 touchdowns while Kaden Prather had 6 grabs for 60 yards.
On defense, Glendon Miller had a team-high 6 total tackles and an interception while Ruben Hyppolite II also added an interception as well in the win.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has won each of its last 12 September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Michigan State has lost six of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Maryland has covered the spread in each of its last five games.
- Michigan State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five September games as an underdog.
Maryland vs Michigan State Prediction
I’m looking at the Spartans and the points. I think it’s important to not overreact to a result/score in week 1, and I think a lot of folks will see Maryland’s rout and Michigan State narrowly get by FAU and jump on the Terps, but the Spartans were solid offensively in that game and I still like the direction that this Spartan team is headed under Jonathan Smith. I think this game can be competitive and getting over a touchdown is where I want to be. Give me Michigan State and the points.
