Saturday, September 19, 2015

Byrd Stadium

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The South Florida Bulls face the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday at Byrd Stadium. The opening line for this game has Maryland as 7 point favorites and the over/under was set at 52.5.

The Bulls are 4-0 against the spread in their last 4 games in September, are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. the Big Ten, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. The Bulls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game, are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game, and are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. The under is 4-0 in the Bulls last 4 vs. the Big Ten, is 10-1 in their last 11 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game, and is 5-1 in their last 6 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. The under is also 10-2 in the Bulls last 12 games following an ATS win, is 4-1 in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game, and is 11-3 in their last 14 road games.

The Terrapins are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a double-digit loss at home, are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss, and are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. They are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game, are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game, and are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games in September. The over is 4-0 in the Terrapins last 4 games overall, is 4-0-1 in their last 5 non-conference games, and is 3-0-1 in their last 4 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

South Florida is scoring 32.5 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 16 passes on 25 attempts for a 64 percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 203 yards per game through the air as well. The Bulls are averaging 212 rushing yards per game on 41 attempts per contest for an average of 5.2 yards per carry. They are also running 66 plays per game and average 6.3 yards per play for an average of 415 yards per contest. The Bulls manage 19 first downs per contest and they average a total of 59 penalty yards on 6.5 penalties.

South Florida allows 166.5 passing yards per game and 18.5 points per contest on defense. They give up 17 completions on 32 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 53.1. The Bulls allow an average of 145 rushing yards per game on 40 carries for a 3.6 average. South Florida allows 311.5 total yards per game including 4.3 yards per play. They force 1 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 8.5 penalties for 55.5 yards per game.

Maryland averages 38.5 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 14 passes per game on 27.5 attempts for a 50.9 percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 161.5 yards through the air per game thus far. The Terrapins rush for an average of 248.5 yards per contest on 35.5 attempts for an average of 7 yards per carry for the season. They also run 63 plays per game and average 6.5 yards per play for an average of 410 yards in each contest. The Terrapins are gaining 20 first downs per contest and they average 48 penalty yards on 5.5 penalties per game.

Maryland allows an average of 355.5 passing yards and 34.5 points per contest. They give up 27 completions on 42.5 attempts for a completion percentage of 63.5 per game. The Terrapins allow an average of 128.5 rushing yards per game on 38.5 carries for an average of 3.3 yards per carry. Maryland allows 484 total yards per game for an average of 6 yards per play. They force 0.5 turnovers per contest and 5.5 penalties for 45 yards in each contest.
South Florida Betting Trends

South Florida is 1-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

South Florida has an ATS record of 2-0-0 this season

Maryland Betting Trends

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

Maryland has an ATS record of 1-1-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

South Florida

09/13/15 LB Nigel Harris Suspension "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
09/13/15 LB Tashon Whitehurst Suspension "?" Saturday vs. Maryland
08/27/15 DB Hassan Childs ACL out for season
08/27/15 WR Stanley Clerveaux ACL out for season

Maryland

09/13/15 TE Andrew Isaacs Knee "?" Saturday vs. South Florida
09/13/15 OL Derwin Gray Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. South Florida
08/13/15 LB Abner Logan Knee out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Maryland

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