Saturday, November 28, 2015

High Point Solutions Stadium

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The Maryland Terrapins matchup against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday at High Point Solutions Stadium. The opening line for this game has Maryland as 2 point favorites and the over/under was set at 56.

Maryland was led in passing last game by Caleb Rowe, who finished with 88 yards through the air. He went 10 for 19 on the game, good for a 53% completion percentage. Brandon Ross led the Terrapins in rushing with 250 yards. He averaged 13 yards per carry on his 19 rushing attempts for the game. Levern Jacobs led the team in receiving. He had a total of 50 yards on 4 receptions for an average of 13 yards per catch in the game. As a team in that game Maryland totaled 489 yards by way of 87 plays. They rushed the ball 46 times for a total of 319 yards on the game and the Terrapins totaled 23 first downs by getting 11 rushing, 11 passing and 1 by penalty.

Rutgers was led in passing last game by Chris Laviano, who finished with 105 yards through the air. He went 13 for 21 on the game, good for a 62% completion percentage. Paul James led the Scarlet Knights in rushing with 116 yards. He averaged 6 yards per carry on his 18 rushing attempts for the game. Leonte Carroo led the team in receiving. He had a total of 37 yards on 4 receptions for an average of 9 yards per catch in the game. Rutgers totaled 359 yards by way of 60 plays. They rushed the ball 39 times for a total of 254 yards on the game and the Scarlet Knights totaled 18 first downs by getting 11 rushing, 6 passing and 1 by penalty.

Maryland is averaging 22.7 points per game on the offensive side of the ball. They are completing 14.9 passes per game on 31.8 attempts for a 46.9 percent completion percentage and average 167 yards in the passing department per game. The Terrapins are averaging 182.9 rushing yards per game on 36.3 attempts per contest for an average of 5 yards per carry. They run 68.1 plays per game and average 5.1 yards per play for an average of 349.9 total yards each outing. The Terrapins get 17.3 first downs per game and they average 64.6 penalty yards via 7.4 penalties each contest.

Maryland gives up 33.8 points per contest and an average of 250.6 passing yards each game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 18.3 completed passes on 32 attempts for a completion percentage of 57.1. The Terrapins give up 160.6 rushing yards per contest on 43.1 carries for a 3.7 average per carry. Maryland allows 411.3 total yards per game including 5.5 yards per play. They force 1.5 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 7.1 penalties for 61.8 yards per game.

Rutgers is putting 25.8 points on the board per game on the offensive side of the ball. They complete 16.5 passes per game on 27.5 attempts for a 59.7 percent completion percentage and average 194.6 yards in the passing department for each outing. The Scarlet Knights rush for an average of 168.5 yards per contest on 38.5 attempts for an average of 4.4 yards per carry for the season. They run 66 plays per game and average 5.5 yards per play for an average of 363.1 total yards per game. The Scarlet Knights are averaging 19.4 first downs per outing and accumulate 48.4 penalty yards via 6.4 penalties each game.

Rutgers surrenders 33.9 points per game and 276.9 passing yards each outing on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 19.5 completed passes per game on 29.8 attempts for a completion percentage of 65.5. The Scarlet Knights give up 167.5 rushing yards per game on 36.4 carries for an average of 4.6 yards per carry. Rutgers allows 444.4 total yards per game for an average of 6.7 yards per play. They force 1.4 turnovers per contest and 4.2 penalties for 36.5 yards in each contest.

Maryland Betting Trends

Maryland is 7-4-0 against the over/under so far this season

Maryland has an ATS record of 6-5-0 this season

Rutgers Betting Trends

Rutgers is 5-6-0 against the over/under so far this season

Rutgers has an ATS record of 4-7-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Maryland

11/23/15 2ndQB Caleb Rowe Concussion injured last game, doubtful Saturday vs. Rutgers
11/23/15 QB Perry Hills Mononucleosis doubtful Saturday vs. Rutgers
11/23/15 3rdQB Shane Cockerille None expected to start Saturday vs. Rutgers
11/22/15 P Brad Craddock Wrist "?" Saturday vs. Rutgers
11/22/15 WR DeAndre Lane Foot "?" Saturday vs. Rutgers
11/22/15 QB Gage Shaffer Suspension expected to miss Saturday vs. Rutgers
11/17/15 RB Wes Brown Suspension out indefinitely
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

Rutgers

11/22/15 WR Andre Patton Upper Body probable Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 DB Anthony Cioffi Suspension "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 LB Austin Rosa Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 Backup RB Charles Snorweah Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 DB Davon Jacobs Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 OL Derrick Nelson Head "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 OL Dorian Miller Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 DL Eric Wiafe Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 TE George Behr Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 WR John Tsimis Lower Body "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 LB Nick Rafferty Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 OL Tariq Cole Upper Body "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/22/15 WR Leonte Carroo Hip injured last game, "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
11/21/15 Backup RB Desmon Peoples Upper Body out for season
09/26/15 DT Darius Hamilton Lower Body out for season
09/24/15 OL Jacquis Webb Lower Body out for season
09/05/15 DB Andre Boggs Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Delon Stephenson Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Nadir Barnwell Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Razohnn Gross Dismissed has been dismissed
09/05/15 DB Ruhann Peele Dismissed has been dismissed

Guy's Pick: Take Maryland

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