Minnesota vs Maryland Prediction 10-26-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota vs Maryland prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 26th at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 9 matchup. 

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 4-3 (2-2) this year after they defeated UCLA by a score of 21-17 in their last game. Minnesota trailed 10-0 at halftime and 17-14 in the fourth quarter, but they scored with 27 seconds left in the game for the win. The Golden Gophers were outgained by a total of 329-234, won the turnover battle 3-0, and went 8-15 on third down in the game. Max Brosmer threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns, while Darius Taylor rushed for 30 yards and one score. 

Minnesota also has wins over USC, Nevada, and Rhode Island, but they have three losses against UNC, Iowa, and Michigan. The Minnesota offense has scored 25 points per game with 213 passing yards and 105.9 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 15.9 points per game this season. The Golden Gophers have gone 43.7% on third down and 7-7 on fourth down so far this season. Max Brosmer has completed 68.1% of his passes for 1,456 yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Darius Taylor has rushed for 432 yards and six scores. 

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 4-3 (1-3) this season after they defeated USC by a score of 29-28 in their last game. Maryland trailed 21-7 at halftime and 28-14 in the fourth quarter, but they scored the last 15 points for the dramatic win. The Terrapins outgained USC by a total of 429-417, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 2-13 on third down in the game. Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 373 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Kaden Prather caught nine passes for 111 yards. 

Maryland also has wins over UConn, Virginia, and Villanova, but they do have three losses against Michigan State, Indiana, and Northwestern. The Maryland offense has scored 29.4 points per game with 313.3 passing yards and 121.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 24.9 points per game this season. The Terrapins have gone 42.9% on third down and 8-17 on fourth down so far this season. Billy Edwards Jr. has completed 70.1% of his passes for 2,113 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Tai Felton has caught 64 passes for 803 yards and six scores. 

Why Maryland will cover

• Maryland has won three of its last four games as an underdog.
• Minnesota has lost six of its last eight games against conference opponents.
• The underdog has covered the spread in five of Maryland’s last six games.
• Minnesota has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight home games against conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Maryland’s last six games against conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
• Seven of Minnesota’s last eight October games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

• Minnesota ranks 1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (100.0).
• Minnesota ranks T2nd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (13).
• Maryland ranks 9th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (313.3).
• Maryland ranks T13th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (33.3).

Minnesota vs Maryland Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after winning their last game, but Minnesota will have the home-field advantage in this game. The Golden Gophers were fortunate to get by UCLA in their last game, but they did have the bye last week to try and fix some things. Maryland played their worst game of the season against Northwestern two weeks ago, but they rallied for a huge win against USC last time out. I don’t love either of these teams, but I think Maryland has a real chance to win, so give me the points with the Terrapins.