Maryland Terrapins (4-4) vs. Oregon Ducks (9-0)
November 9, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Oregon Ducks -25.5 / Maryland Terrapins +25.5; Over/Under: +59.5
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The Maryland Terrapins and Oregon Ducks meet Saturday in week 11 college football action at Autzen Stadium. Here’s an Oregon vs Maryland Prediction. This article will include an Oregon vs Maryland Pick.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins beat USC, lost to Minnesota, and they play Rutgers next. Maryland has lost 2 of its last 3 road games. Billy Edwards Jr. is completing 68.4 percent of his passes for 2,314 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Tai Felton and Kaden Prather have combined for 1,394 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Dylan Wade has 19 receptions.
The Maryland Terrapins ground game is averaging 119 yards per contest, and Roman Hemby leads the way with 403 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Maryland is allowing 27.8 points and 381 yards per game. Ruben Hyppolite II leads the Maryland Terrapins with 39 tackles, Caleb Wheatland has 3 sacks and Glendon Miller has 3 interceptions.
Oregon Ducks Betting Preview
The Oregon Ducks beat Michigan and Illinois, and they play Wisconsin next. Oregon hasn’t lost a home game since November 2022. Dillon Gabriel is completing 74.8 percent of his passes for 2,665 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Tez Johnson and Terrance Ferguson have combined for 1,111 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Evan Stewart has 31 receptions.
The Oregon Ducks ground game is averaging 168.1 yards per contest, and Jordan James leads the way with 917 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Oregon is allowing 15.8 points and 294.2 yards per game. Bryce Boettcher leads the Oregon Ducks with 53 tackles, Matayo Uiagalelei has 5.5 sacks and Tysheem Johnson has 2 interceptions.
Why the Oregon Ducks will win
- Oregon has won each of its last 37 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Autzen Stadium.
- Maryland has lost 16 of its last 17 games against AP-ranked teams.
- Maryland has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six November games as a road underdog against top-15 AP-ranked teams.
- Oregon has covered the spread in seven of its last eight November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Oregon has won the first half in each of its last nine home games against conference opponents.
- Oregon has won the first quarter in five of its last six home games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Maryland’s last 10 November games as an underdog against top-10 AP-ranked teams has gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of Oregon’s last five games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Oregon ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (14.3).
- Oregon ranks 2nd among FBS teams for 3rd down conversion percentage this season (51.8).
- Maryland ranks 127th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game this season (275.8).
- Maryland ranks 9th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (314.5).
Oregon vs Maryland Prediction
The Maryland Terrapins have issues stringing together stops defensively, and they’re going up against an Oregon squad that’s humming right now. The Oregon Ducks have covered 4 straight games, and they’re 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games when favorites of 20 or more points. Maryland just got smoked by Minnesota and Northwestern, and Oregon is 10 times more talented. This could get ugly. Give me Oregon in a blowout home win.
