Maryland Terrapins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Maryland Terrapins vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Location: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Gophers (-4.0)

Total/Over-Under: 46

The Maryland Terrapins (4-3) are en route to Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-3). Maryland is 4.0-point underdogs. The betting total comes in at 46.

The Maryland Terrapins head into this matchup 4-3 this season. In their last game, the Terrapins played against the USC Trojans and took home the win by a score of 29-28. In the game, they ran 75 plays for 429 yards. The Maryland Terrapins ended up rushing 24 times and amassed 56 yards, which earned them an average of 2.3 yards per carry. Against the rush, the Terrapins gave up 81 yds on 24 tries, which is an average of 3.4 yards per run allowed. Maryland allowed 34 completions on 50 tries for a total of 336 yds, and a completion rate of 68.0%.

The Terrapins have racked up 3,041 yards in total this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Maryland has totaled 14 passing touchdowns and 12 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 9 different times. Maryland has accumulated 165 1st downs as an offense, and they have been called for 50 infractions for 463 yds. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 121.1 yards rushing ranking them 102nd in D-1. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Maryland Terrapins have an average of 29.4 points per contest.

In terms of passing yards, the Terrapins have conceded 1,886 yds which puts them in 119th in Division 1. They have conceded 269.4 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 58.1%. During this campaign, they have relinquished 372.1 yards/outing putting them 79th in Division 1. They have surrendered 11 touchdowns through the air and 9 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing an average of 3.2 yards per rush on the ground and 102.7 rushing yards per game this year. Overall, they have given up 719 rushing yards through 7 contests. The Terrapins are ranked 75th in the nation in terms of team defense, allowing 24.9 points per game.

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The Golden Gophers come into this game with a record of 4-3 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Golden Gophers went home victorious with a score of 21-17 when they played the UCLA Bruins. The Golden Gophers finished the game with a total of 234 yds and they ran 61 plays (3.8 yards per play). Minnesota ran for 1.7 yds per carry, finishing with a total of 41 yds on 24 attempts. Minnesota conceded 26 run attempts for 36 yds (1.4 yards per rush). The Golden Gophers secondary allowed a completion percentage of 69.4%, surrendering 293 yds on 25 for 36 passing.

In relation to their ability to score points, the Golden Gophers rank 90th in D-1 with an average of 25.0 points per contest. The Minnesota Golden Gophers average 318.9 yards per outing, which is good for 116th in Division 1. The Minnesota offense has accrued 264 yards of penalties on 35 infractions, which is good for 106th in college football in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 4 interceptions while losing 3 fumbles and they have earned 138 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Golden Gophers have thrown for 1,491 passing yards as well as an average of 213.0 passing yards per outing, which is ranked 85th in the country. They maintain an average of 105.9 run yards per game and have run for 741 yards for the year.

The Golden Gophers are surrendering 15.9 PPG, ranking them 11th in D-1. Minnesota has allowed a total of 859 yards on the ground (122.7 yards/game) and 9 touchdowns via the rush for the year. This year, they have conceded 111 pts. They have allowed 3 touchdowns through the air as well as 139.6 yards per game, which has them sitting 4th in D-1. The Golden Gophers defense has taken part in 413 plays, which ranks 19th in college football. They have earned 2 fumbles recovered and 13 interceptions this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Terrapins +4.0

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