In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Rutgers Prediction for this College Football Week 12 game on Saturday, November 16th, at Byrd Stadium. Let’s take a look at a Maryland Terrapins vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights pick.
Rutgers Coming off a Key Win
Rutgers has been inconsistent but they are coming off a key win in their last game. It wasn’t the prettiest game against Minnesota, but they made the plays late and ended up winning 26-19. Athan Kaliakamanis completed 17 of his 33 passes for 240 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Rutgers averages 25.78 points per game and they give up an average of 24.11 points per game. Their offense is ranked 85th and their defense is ranked 64th in college football. The big question heading into this game is the status of star running back Kyle Monangai who missed the last game with injury. If he can’t go it’s a huge loss for the Scarlet Knights.
Maryland Has Lost Two Straight
Maryland is struggling heading into this game and they have lost two straight games. Two games ago against Minnesota, they lost 48-23, and in the last game against Oregon, it was just as bad as they ended up losing 39-18. The turnovers have been an issue the last couple of games for Billy Edward Jr. Against the Ducks he completed 22 of his 44 passes for 206 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Maryland averages 27.44 points per game, and the defense gives up 29 points per game on average. The offense is ranked 75th in college football and their defense is ranked 97th.
Why Maryland Will Cover Against Rutgers
- Rutgers has lost 10 of its last 11 games in November.
- The home team has won five of Maryland’s last six games.
- Maryland has covered the spread in six of its last seven November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Rutgers has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games in November.
Maryland vs Rutgers Prediction
Give me Maryland here. They have lost two straight games but they are going to find a way to move the ball in this game. Edwards Jr is still a dynamic passer if he’s not turning the ball over and he’s going to do a better job of not turning the ball over here. I am still not sold on the offense of Rutgers and they are going to struggle to get the offense moving here. Maryland will pull away here and Rutgers will cover the spread.