In this article, we will formulate a Maryland vs Wisconsin Prediction for this College Football Week 4 game on Saturday, September 20th at the Camp Randall Stadium. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Wisconsin Preview
Wisconsin has a 2-1 record this season and are coming off a 14-38 loss in Alabama. Offensively, the Badgers average 24.3 points per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 16.0 points per game, which ranks 40th in the nation. Wisconsin averages 332.7 total yards per game, with 136.7 rushing yards and 196.0 passing yards per game. They allow 270.7 total yards per game, 46.3 of them rushing and 224.3 passing yards per game.
Danny O’Neil leads the Badgers with 46/63 completed passes and 520 total passing yards. He also adds 31 rushing yards and 1 touchdown. Dilin Jones leads the team in rushing yards, with 134 and 1 touchdown, while Darrion Dupree adds 92 rushing yards. Lance Mason has a team-high 9 caught passes for a team-high 132 receiving yards, and has 1 touchdown. Vinny Anthony has caught 9 passes for 115 yards, and 1 touchdown.
Defensively, Tackett Curtis has a team-high 16 total tackles, 8 of them solo, and 1 sack. Preston Zachman adds 12 total tackles, 9 of them solo and 2 interceptions. Christian Alliegro leads the Badgers in sacks, with 2, while Preston Zachman has a team-high 2 total interceptions.
Maryland Preview
Maryland has a 3-0 record this season and are coming off a 44-17 home victory over Towson. Offensively, the Terrapins average 34.3 points per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 11.0 points per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. Maryland averages 382.7 total yards per game, with 116.7 rushing yards and 266.0 passing yards per game. They allow 302.0 total yards per game, 102.7 of them rushing and 199.3 passing yards per game.
Malik Washington leads the Terrapins with 62/100 completed passes and 773 total passing yards. He also adds 28 rushing yards and 1 touchdown. DeJuan Williams leads the team in rushing yards, with 121 and 1 touchdown, while Nolan Ray adds 98 rushing yards and 1 touchdown. Jalil Farooq has a team-high 14 caught passes for 151 receiving yards. Shaleak Knotts has caught 11 passes for 196 yards, and 3 touchdowns.
Defensively, Dylan Wingate has a team-high 28 total tackles, 17 of them solo. La’khi Roland adds 5 total tackles, 4 of them solo and 2 interceptions. Sidney Stewart leads the Terrapins in sacks, with 3, while La’khi Roland has 2 interceptions, and Dylan Wingate, Braydon Lee, Lavain Scruggs, Dontay Joyner and Ricardo Cooper Jr. each have 1 interception.
Maryland Terrapins @ Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends: Week 4
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- The favorite has won each of Wisconsin’s last 10 games at Camp Randall Stadium.
- Maryland has lost eight of its last nine games against conference opponents.
- Maryland has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games in September.
- The favorite has covered the spread in four of Wisconsin’s last five games.
- Maryland has lost the first half in each of its last nine games against conference opponents.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has won 16 of its last 18 September games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wisconsin has lost each of its last five games against conference opponents.
- Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in 11 of its last 13 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Maryland has covered the spread in four of its last five road games in September.
- Wisconsin has lost the first half in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Maryland’s last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Wisconsin’s last four games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
Wisconsin Badgers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Preston Zachman ranks T6th amongst FBS players for interceptions (2) this season.
Maryland Terrapins Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 4, Sean O’Haire ranks 4th amongst FBS players for made field goals (8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Wisconsin ranks 4th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed per game this season (46.3).
- Wisconsin ranks T9th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (1.0).
- Maryland has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
- Maryland ranks 1st among FBS teams for interceptions this season (7).
Maryland vs Wisconsin Prediction
In their most recent meeting back in 2022, Wisconsin won 23-10 at home. Wisconsin has won all four meetings against Maryland, and are 3-1 against the spread. Over is 3-1 in their four meetings.
In this Maryland vs Wisconsin Prediction, Wisconsin is coming as -7.5-point home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their previous games, as Wisconsin suffered their first defeat of the season, while Maryland remains undefeated. The Terrapins are playing good football and are outscoring their opponents by 23.3 points per game, and i like them to keep this one close. Take Maryland and the +7.5 points in this one.