The Maryland Terrapins and Rutgers Scarlet Knights meet Saturday in college football action at SHI Stadium. Here’s a Rutgers vs Maryland Prediction. This article will include a Rutgers vs Maryland Pick.
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins lost to UCLA and Indiana, and they play Illinois next. Maryland has lost 4 straight games. Malik Washington is completing 58.9 percent of his passes for 1,958 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Shaleak Knotts and Octavian Smith Jr. have combined for 815 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Jalil Farooq has 35 receptions.
The Maryland Terrapins ground game is averaging 93.3 yards per contest, and DeJuan Williams leads the way with 302 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Maryland is allowing 22 points and 380.9 yards per game. Daniel Wingate leads the Maryland Terrapins with 71 tackles, Sidney Stewart has 6 sacks and Jamare Glasker has 3 interceptions.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights beat Purdue, lost to Illinois, and they play Ohio State next. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have lost 5 of their last 6 games. Athan Kaliakmanis is completing 62.1 percent of his passes for 2,476 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. KJ Duff and Ian Strong have combined for 1,482 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns, while DT Sheffield has 36 receptions.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ground game is averaging 130.6 yards per contest, and Antwan Raymond leads the way with 760 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, Rutgers is allowing 31.1 points and 428 yards per game. Jett Elad leads the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with 56 tackles, Bradley Weaver has 2.5 sacks and Bo Mascoe has 1 interception.
Why the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will win
- Maryland has lost each of its last nine November games as an underdog.
- Rutgers has won four of its last five home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Rutgers’ last four games at SHI Stadium.
- Maryland has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four games in November.
- Maryland has lost the first half in 12 of its last 14 games against conference opponents.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Rutgers has lost 14 of its last 15 home games in November.
- Maryland has won six of its last nine November games as a road underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Rutgers has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight home games in November.
- Maryland has covered the spread in each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Rutgers has lost the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rutgers’ last nine home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Maryland’s last seven November games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, KJ Duff ranks 3rd amongst FBS players for receiving yards (854) this season.
Maryland Terrapins Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 11, Malik Washington ranks 1st amongst qualified players for sack percentage (0.7%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Rutgers ranks 134th among FBS teams for average point differential in third quarters this season (-6.0).
- Rutgers ranks 133rd among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (10.4).
- Maryland ranks T2nd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (15).
- Maryland ranks 134th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-6.4).
Rutgers vs Maryland Prediction
Rutgers is awful defensively, and I’m not excited to back this team in the favorite role. However, Maryland has lost four straight games and doesn’t have the offensive firepower to scare Rutgers and its flaws. Rutgers is at home, where three of its four wins have come, and it needs to win this game to have any chance of snagging a bowl berth. A matchup of two bad teams, but Rutgers should have the edge at home. I’ll lay the small number.