The UCLA Bruins and Maryland Terrapins meet Saturday in week 4 college football action at SECU Stadium. Here’s a Maryland vs. UCLA Prediction. This article will include a Maryland vs. UCLA Pick.
UCLA Bruins Betting Preview
The UCLA Bruins beat San Diego State and Purdue, and they play Oregon next. UCLA looks for its first 4-0 start since the 2022 season. Nico Iamaleava is completing 62.7 percent of his passes for 611 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Semaj Morgan and Brian Rowe Jr. have combined for 314 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Mikey Matthews has 4 receptions.
The UCLA Bruins’ ground game is averaging 430 yards per contest, and Wayne Knight leads the way with 345 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, UCLA is allowing 36 points and 543.5 yards per game. Sammy Omosigho leads the UCLA Bruins with 33 tackles, Derrick Barksdale has 1 sack, and Ta’Shawn James has 2 interceptions.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins beat UConn, lost to Virginia Tech, and they play Nebraska next. Maryland has lost 9 of its last 11 games. Malik Washington is completing 71.6 percent of his passes for 892 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding and Chris Durr Jr. have combined for 495 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Kaleb Webb has 11 receptions.
The Maryland Terrapins’ ground game is averaging 184.7 yards per contest, and Iverson Howard leads the way with 143 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Maryland is allowing 16.3 points and 251 yards per game. Daneil Wingate leads the Maryland Terrapins with 18 tackles; DD Holmes has 2.5 sacks, and Messiah Delhomme has 2 interceptions.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has won 14 of its last 16 September home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- UCLA has lost five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Maryland has covered the spread in three of its last four home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Maryland has won the first half in five of its last six games in September.
- Maryland has won the first quarter in six of its last seven home games in September.
Why the UCLA Bruins will win
- Maryland has lost each of its last eight games against conference opponents.
- The favorite has won each of Maryland’s last 11 games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Maryland’s last eight games.
- Maryland has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games as an underdog.
- The favorite has won the first half in each of Maryland’s last 10 games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Maryland’s last nine home games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of UCLA’s last six games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Maryland Terrapins Player Prop Facts
- Malik Washington has recorded 25+ completions in two consecutive games- the longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 4.
UCLA Bruins Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Wayne Knight ranks T1st amongst FBS players for touchdowns (8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Maryland ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- Maryland ranks T9th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (81).
- UCLA ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q4 points per game this season (18.7).
- UCLA ranks 2nd among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+13.0).
Maryland vs UCLA Prediction
UCLA has one of the best offenses in the country but doesn’t play a lick of defense. Maryland is a top-30 scoring offense, and its defense has yet to be tested through a few games. We saw a high-scoring game last week against Virginia Tech its otughest test yet. The over is a popular trend for both of these teams dating back to last season. While the Big Ten isn’t known for high-scoring games, this feels like a back-and-forth fun game. I’m going to side with the over.