Maryland Terrapins vs Northwestern Wildcats Prediction, 10/28/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Maryland Terrapins vs Northwestern Wildcats

Date: Saturday, October 28, 2023

Location: Ryan Field in Evanston, IL

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Wildcats (+10)

Total/Over-Under: 49.5

Ryan Field is the location where the Northwestern Wildcats (3-4) will try to beat the Maryland Terrapins (5-2) on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Maryland opens this matchup as 10-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 49.5.

The Maryland Terrapins come into this matchup with a record of 5-2 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Terrapins played against the Illinois Fighting Illini and ended up losing by a score of 27-24. Roman Hemby was the leader on the ground for the Terrapins with 12 attempts for 70 yards (5.8 yards per carry). Taulia Tagovailoa connected on 27/39 with 266 yards passing and 2 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rate of 143.4 and ended the game with no picks. In the running game, the Terrapins conceded 131 yds on 39 tries, which is 3.4 yds per run allowed. Maryland conceded 16 pass completions on 28 attempts for 206 yds, and a completion rate of 57.1%. In all, they ran 69 plays for 380 yards. The Maryland Terrapins ended up rushing 29 times and tallied 93 yards, which came out to an average of 3.2 yds per carry.

When it comes to scoring points, the Maryland Terrapins hold an average of 33.4 points per outing. As a team they have an average of 140.9 yards rushing which ranks them 85th in college football. The Terrapins have racked up 2,956 yards in total for the season. In terms of getting in the endzone, Maryland has compiled 16 touchdowns through the air and 13 touchdowns on the ground. Maryland has amassed 158 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 34 penalties for 359 yards. They have surrendered the football 6 times.

The Terrapins sit in 22nd in the country when it comes to team defense, allowing 18.6 points per contest. They are giving up 3.3 yards per tote and 110.7 yards on the ground per game so far this year. In total, they have allowed 775 yards via the ground game in 7 games. Regarding passing yards, the Terrapins are conceding 1,585 yards which puts them in 62nd in Division 1. They have conceded 226.4 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 59.5%. Overall, they have relinquished 337.1 yards per game ranking them 41st in college football. They have yielded 9 touchdowns by air as well as 4 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Wildcats head into this game 3-4 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Wildcats walked away with a loss by a score of 17-9 against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Anthony Tyus III carried the ball 6 times for 63 yards, ending the contest with 10.5 yards per carry for Northwestern. Brendan Sullivan walked away from the game with 176 yds on 12/23 passing while his quarterback rate was 107.8. He tossed 1 pick and his Y/A was 7.7. Northwestern allowed 39 attempts on the ground for 163 yards (4.2 yards per rush). The Wildcats passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 47.1%, relinquishing 85 yds on 8 out of 17 passing. The Wildcats finished the contest with a total of 257 yds on 62 plays (4.1 yards per play). Northwestern ended up running for 2.1 yds per attempt, finishing with 81 yards on 39 carries.

The Northwestern Wildcats hold an average of 299.3 yards per outing, ranking them 126th in the nation. The Northwestern offense has compiled 297 penalty yards on 36 violations, which has them sitting 107th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They hold an average of 99.9 run yards per game and have run for 699 yards overall. They have thrown 5 picks while losing 1 fumbles and they have been able to earn 120 1st downs. When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Wildcats are sitting 115th in the country with 20.1 points per game. During the season thus far, the Wildcats have compiled 1,396 passing yards as well as holding an average of 199.4 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 101st in Division 1.

Northwestern has allowed the opposition a total of 1,197 yards rushing (171.0 yards per contest) and 16 touchdowns via the rush for the year. They have allowed the opposition 7 touchdowns via the pass as well as 174.7 yards/outing, ranking them 13th in the nation. They have 2 fumbles and 5 interceptions on the campaign. The Wildcats defense has taken part in 454 plays, which has them ranked 33rd in college football. The Wildcats are relinquishing 25.9 PPG, which has them 73rd in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 181 total points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Wildcats +10

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