Rutgers at Maryland College Football Picks and Predictions 10/13/2018

Saturday, October 13, 2018

Maryland Stadium

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Maryland Stadium is the venue for the game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Maryland as 23 point favorites. The Terrapins are 3-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-2-0. The Scarlet Knights are 2-4-0 ATS and their over/under record is 3-3-0.

Valuable Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Trends

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 3-3-0 against the over/under

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights are 2-4-0 against the spread

Important Maryland Terrapins Betting Trends

The Maryland Terrapins are 3-2-0 against the over/under

The Maryland Terrapins are 3-2-0 against the spread

Key Rutgers Scarlet Knights Injuries

10/01/18 DL Elorm Lumor Knee is questionable Saturday vs Illinois
09/30/18 LB CJ Onyechi Suspension is questionable Saturday vs Illinois
09/30/18 OL Mike Lonsdorf Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Illinois
09/25/18 DB Blessuan Austin Knee is out for season
09/02/18 DL Tijuan Mason Leg is out indefinitely

Key Maryland Terrapins Injuries

10/06/18 DB Rayshad Lewis Targeting Suspension ejected last game, is OUT the FIRST HALF Saturday vs Rutgers
10/03/18 DB Antwaine Richardson Undisclosed is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Michigan
10/03/18 DB Darnell Savage Jr. Undisclosed is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Michigan
10/03/18 RB Jake Funk Hand is downgraded to OUT Saturday vs Michigan
10/03/18 QB Max Bortenschlager Ankle is out for season
10/01/18 RB Lorenzo Harrison Knee is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have run for 770 yards as a unit, which ranks 96th in the nation. They've run 201 times, averaging 3.8 yards per rush as a unit. The Scarlet Knights have been penalized on offense 44 times for 447 yards so far this year, which has them 25th in the country in penalties. They are 125th in Division 1 in points scored with 99. They have run 410 plays this year for 1,792 yards, which ranks them 102nd in the nation in total offense. The Scarlet Knights average 4.4 yards per play, which is 126th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 107 1st downs this season, ranking them 90th overall as an offensive unit. Artur Sitkowski has completed 86 throws while attempting 160 passes for a completion percentage of 53.8%. He has passed for 750 yards this year. He averages 2 adjusted yards per throw and 4.7 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 85.6.

Defensive Statistics

The Scarlet Knights rush defense has given up 239 attempts for 1,369 yards this season, putting them in 120th place in the country against the run. They have had 48 penalties for 471 yards on defense this year. That places them 122nd in Division 1. Rutgers is 114th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 218. They have given up a total of 2,607 yards on D, which is 113th in the nation. The Scarlet Knights are 111th in yards per play allowed with 6.4. Opponent offenses have completed 105 throws on 169 attempts against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights defense this season, ranking them 77th and 62nd in the country. The Rutgers pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,238 yards in the air, which is 69th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have tried 6 field goals this year and made 5, which is 80th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 83%. Rutgers Scarlet Knights kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 12 for 12 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,560 yards on 37 punts, averaging 42 yards per punt. That ranks them 55th in the NCAA in punting average. Rutgers is 96th in the country in punt returns with 6. They've totaled 38 punt return yards and average 6.3 yards per return, which is 96th in D-1. They have returned 15 kicks for 287 yards on special teams, which puts them 51st in kick return yardage. The Scarlet Knights average 19 yards per kick return and they are 110th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,117.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Terrapins are 71st in Division 1 in points scored with 156. They have run 302 plays this season for 1,819 yards, which ranks them 123rd in the nation in total offense. The Maryland Terrapins average 6 yards per play, which is 54th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 82 1st downs this year, placing them 126th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Maryland has run for 1,181 yards as a team, which ranks 35th in the country. They've run 204 times, averaging 5.8 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Terrapins have been penalized on offense 49 times for 469 yards so far this season, which has them 15th in the nation in penalties. Kasim Hill has thrown for 578 yards this season. He has completed 47 passes on 86 attempts for a completion percentage of 54.7%. His quarterback rating this year is 118. He averages 6.7 yards per pass attempt and 6.4 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Maryland is 56th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 133. They have surrendered a total of 1,720 yards on D, which is 27th in Division 1. The Terrapins are ranked 31st in yards per play allowed with 4.9. Opposing offenses have completed 88 passes on 154 attempts against the Maryland defense this season, placing them 34th and 31st in the country. The Maryland Terrapins pass defense has also given up a total of 1,133 yards through the air, which is 52nd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 196 attempts for 587 yards this year, putting them in 18th place in D-1 against the run. The Terrapins have committed 31 penalties for 285 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 49th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Maryland is ranked 94th in the nation in punt returns with 6. They've accumulated 49 punt return yards and average 8.2 yards per return, which is 76th in college football. They have returned 14 kicks for 376 yards on special teams, ranking 23rd in kick return yardage. The Maryland Terrapins average 27 yards per kick return and they are 99th in the country in all-purpose yards with 2,244. The Terrapins have attempted 3 field goals this season and made 3, which is 108th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 100%. Maryland kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 21 for 21 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,248 yards on 30 punts, averaging 42 yards per punt. That places them 70th in Division 1 in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Scarlet Knights/Terrapins college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Terrapins -23

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