In this article we will formulate an Ohio State vs Maryland prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, October 10th at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 6 matchup.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 4-1 (2-0) this year after they defeated Iowa by a score of 31-14 last week. Ohio State led 17-6 at halftime and they added 14 points in the second half to secure the win and cover. The Buckeyes out gained Iowa by a total of 484-238, went 8-15 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Julian Sayin threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns, while Jeremiah Smith had 11 receptions for 206 yards and two scores. Ja’Kobi Jackson carried the ball 14 times for 72 yards and one touchdown in the game.
Prior to that win, Ohio State defeated Illinois by a score of 42-19 and Kent State by a score of 59-3. The Buckeyes have scored 42.2 points per game with 357.0 passing yards and 157.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 12.6 points against per game this season. Julian Sayin has thrown for 1,530 yards with 13 touchdowns and one interception, while Jeremiah Smith has 44 catches for 823 yards and nine scores this year.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins are 2-3 (0-2) this season after they lost to Nebraska by a score of 48-23 in their last game. Maryland trailed 28-23 at halftime and they were outscored 20-0 in the second half for another loss. The Terrapins were out gained by a total of 447-395, went 1-14 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Malik Washington threw for 254 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while Chris Durr Jr caught seven passes for 149 yards and one score. DeJuan Williams rushed 10 times for 78 yards and one touchdown in the game.
Prior to that loss, Maryland lost to UCLA by a score of 54-3 and Virginia Tech by a score of 35-26. The Terrapins have scored 30.4 points per game with 277.2 passing yards and 146.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.2 points against per game this season. Malik Washington has thrown for 1,288 yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions this season.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 27 home games in October.
- Maryland has lost each of its last 10 games against conference opponents.
- Maryland has failed to cover the spread in each of its last eight October games against AP-ranked teams.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between Maryland and Ohio State.
- Ohio State has won the first half in each of its last 13 games against conference opponents.
- Ohio State has won the first quarter in each of its last 13 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- The road team has won three of Maryland’s last four games.
- The team ranked 5th in the AP Poll has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games.
- The road team has covered the spread in three of Maryland’s last four games.
- Maryland has won the first quarter in three of its last four October games against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- The road team has won the first half in three of Maryland’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Maryland’s last four games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Ohio State’s last seven games at Ohio Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Ohio State Buckeyes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Jeremiah Smith ranks 1st amongst FBS players for receiving yards (823) this season.
Maryland Terrapins Player Prop Facts
- Chris Durr Jr. has recorded 7+ receptions in four consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 6.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Ohio State has given up the largest 3rd quarter lead to win a game this season – 20 points vs Texas.
- Maryland has scored fewer than five points in one home game this season – most of any FBS team.
- Maryland ranks 130th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (12.2).
Ohio State vs Maryland Prediction
Ohio State comes into this matchup as one of the top teams in the country and Jeremiah Smith might be the best player as well. The Buckeyes have allowed 19 points or fewer in four of their five games and their only loss was a second half collapse at Texas. Maryland has lost three in a row and they have allowed 137 points during that span. The Terrapins are playing very poorly right now and I don’t see them getting many stops here. Take Ohio State to cover in this game.