Saturday, October 31, 2015

Kinnick Stadium

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The Maryland Terrapins matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday at Kinnick Stadium. The opening line for this game has Iowa as 16 point favorites and the over/under was set at 54.

Maryland was led in passing last game by Perry Hills, who finished with 225 yards through the air. He went 19 for 28 on the game, good for a 68% completion percentage. The Terrapins were led in rushing by Perry Hills, who finished with 124 yards on 26 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 5 yards per carry. Malcolm Culmer led the team in receiving with 3 receptions for 65 yards. He had an average of 22 yards per reception in the contest. As a team in that game Maryland totaled 466 yards by way of 76 plays. They rushed the ball 48 times for a total of 241 yards on the game and the Terrapins totaled 21 first downs by getting 11 rushing, 9 passing and 1 by penalty.

Iowa was led in passing last game by C.J. Beathard, who finished with 176 yards through the air. He went 15 for 25 on the game, good for a 60% completion percentage. The Hawkeyes were led in rushing by Akrum Wadley, who finished with 204 yards on 26 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 8 yards per carry. Matt VandeBerg led the team in receiving with 8 receptions for 78 yards. He had an average of 10 yards per reception in the contest. Iowa totaled 492 yards by way of 78 plays. They rushed the ball 51 times for a total of 294 yards on the game and the Hawkeyes totaled 24 first downs by getting 14 rushing, 9 passing and 1 by penalty.

Maryland is scoring 25.1 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 14.6 passes on 30.9 attempts for a 47.2 percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 172.4 yards per game through the air as well. The Terrapins carry the ball for an average of 186.7 yards per game on 35.7 attempts for an average of 5.2 yards per carry this season. They run 66.6 plays per game and average 5.4 yards per play for an average of 359.1 total yards each outing. The Terrapins get 17.1 first downs per game and they average 71.4 penalty yards via 7.6 penalties each contest.

Maryland gives up an average of 268.6 passing yards and 34.1 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 19.9 completions per game on 33.9 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.6. The Terrapins give up 175.6 rushing yards per contest on 43.4 carries for a 4 average per carry. Maryland allows 444.1 total yards per game including 5.7 yards per play. They force 1.6 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 7.1 penalties for 66.9 yards per game.

Iowa averages 32.9 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 16.7 passes per game on 27.3 attempts for a 61.3 percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 206.7 yards through the air per game thus far. The Hawkeyes carry the ball for an average of 214.4 yards per game on 43.3 attempts for an average of 5 yards per carry. They run 70.6 plays per game and average 6 yards per play for an average of 421.1 total yards per game. The Hawkeyes are averaging 21.4 first downs per outing and accumulate 50.9 penalty yards via 5.3 penalties each game.

Iowa gives up 220.1 passing yards per outing and 15.3 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 19.9 completions on 37.1 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 53.5. The Hawkeyes give up 74.1 rushing yards per game on 30.1 carries for an average of 2.5 yards per carry. Iowa allows 294.3 total yards per game for an average of 4.4 yards per play. They force 2.1 turnovers per contest and 5 penalties for 48.9 yards in each contest.

Maryland Betting Trends

Maryland is 5-2-0 against the over/under so far this season

Maryland has an ATS record of 4-3-0 this season

Iowa Betting Trends

Iowa is 4-2-1 against the over/under so far this season

Iowa has an ATS record of 5-2-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Maryland

10/26/15 OL Andrew Zeller Shoulder injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Iowa
10/26/15 P Brad Craddock Ankle injured last game, probable Saturday vs. Iowa
10/26/15 OL Brendan Moore Knee injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Iowa
10/26/15 OL Damian Prince Ankle injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Iowa
10/26/15 DL Kingsley Opara Hip injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Iowa
10/05/15 LB Brett Zanotto Ankle out indefinitely
10/05/15 DL David Shaw Elbow out for season
10/05/15 LB Jefferson Ashiru Ankle out for season
09/29/15 OT Mike Minter Shoulder out for season
09/21/15 DB Antwaine Carter Achilles out for season
09/19/15 TE Andrew Isaacs Knee out indefinitely
09/18/15 DL Adam McLean Eligibility out for season
08/13/15 LB Abner Logan Knee out for season

Iowa

10/25/15 OL Boone Myers Stinger "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
10/25/15 OL Ike Boettger Ankle doubtful Saturday vs. Maryland
10/25/15 TE Jake Duzey Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
10/25/15 RB Jordan Canzeri Ankle expected to miss Saturday vs. Maryland
10/25/15 RB LeShun Daniels Jr. Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
10/25/15 DB Miles Taylor Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
10/25/15 WR Tevaun Smith Knee "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
10/11/15 DL Drew Ott Knee out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Iowa

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