Purdue Boilermakers vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, 10/8/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Purdue Boilermakers vs Maryland Terrapins

Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022

Location: Maryland Stadium in College Park, MD

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Terrapins (-3.5)

Total/Over-Under: 60

The Maryland Terrapins (4-1) will take on the Purdue Boilermakers (3-2) at Maryland Stadium on Saturday. Purdue is 3.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 60.

The Purdue Boilermakers come into this matchup with a record of 3-2 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Boilermakers took on the Minnesota Golden Gophers and took home the win by a score of 20-10. Devin Mockobee led the offense in rushing for the Boilermakers with 11 attempts for 112 yards (10.2 yds per carry). Aidan O'Connell connected on 27/40 with 199 yds passing. He had a QB rating of 99.3 and finished the contest with 2 interceptions. When it came to stopping the run, the Boilermakers gave up 44 yards on 26 attempts, which is an average of 1.7 yards per run allowed. Purdue allowed 18 completions on 33 tries for 257 yards, and a completion rate of 54.5%. In all, they had 67 plays which gave them a total of 359 yds. The Purdue Boilermakers ended up running the ball 27 different times and totaled 160 yds, which had them averaging 5.9 yds per carry.

The Boilermakers have racked up 2,145 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Purdue has amassed 11 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns via the ground. They have turned the ball over 8 times. Purdue has tallied 118 1st downs, and they have been called for 34 penalties for 353 yards. As a team they hold an average of 140.4 yards in the run game ranking this team at 85th in the nation. In terms of scoring, the Purdue Boilermakers are sitting at 32.8 points per contest.

The Boilermakers are sitting in 34th in the country in terms of team defense, allowing 20.6 PPG. They are allowing 2.9 yards per rush on the ground and 98.6 rushing yards per game this season. During the season, they have given up 493 rushing yards through 5 games. When talking about passing yardage, the Boilermakers are conceding 1,070 yds which ranks them 60th in the nation. They have conceded 214.0 yards per contest via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 51.9%. In total, they are surrendering 312.6 yards/contest which puts them 26th in D-1. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Terrapins step onto the field holding a record of 4-1 for this season. In their last game, the Terrapins walked away with a victory by a final of 27-13 when they played the Michigan State Spartans. Antwaine Littleton carried the football 19 times for 120 yards, ending the contest with 6.3 yards per carry for Maryland. Taulia Tagovailoa (1 TD) ended the game with 314 yds on 32/41 through the air while his quarterback rating was 150.4. He didn't throw any interceptions and his Y/A was 7.7. Maryland gave up 22 running attempts for 100 yards (4.5 yards per rush). The Terrapins pass defense gave up a completion rate of 61.4%, surrendering 221 yds on 27 for 44 through the air. The Terrapins finished the contest with a total of 489 yards while they ran 76 plays (6.4 yds per play). Maryland rushed the ball for 5.0 yds per carry, finishing the game with 175 yards on 35 carries.

The Maryland Terrapins average 476.6 yards per contest, ranking them 21st in the country. The Maryland offense has accrued 352 penalty yards on 41 infractions, which is good for 12th in the country in terms of helping out the other team. Over the course of the season thus far, the Terrapins have compiled 1,513 yards via the pass as well as an average of 302.6 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 19th in college football. Regarding the points being put on the board, the Terrapins are ranked 39th in Division 1 averaging 35.0 points per game.

Maryland has allowed a total of 698 rushing yards (139.6 yards per game) and 4 touchdowns rushing so far this season. They have given up 9 touchdowns through the air in addition to 252.4 yards/contest, which has them ranked 97th in D-1. The Terrapins defense has participated in 381 plays, which ranks 114th in the country. The Terrapins are giving up 21.0 PPG, which has them ranked 40th in D-1. This year, they have relinquished 105 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Boilermakers +3.5

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