Maryland Terrapins vs Penn State Nittany Lions Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Maryland Terrapins vs Penn State Nittany Lions

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: Beaver Stadium in University Park, PA

TV: BTN

Odds/Point Spread: Nittany Lions (-24.5)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The Maryland Terrapins (4-7) are traveling to Beaver Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024 where they will take on the Penn State Nittany Lions (10-1). Penn State opens this matchup as 24.5-point favorites. The total has been set at 50.

The Maryland Terrapins come into this matchup with a record of 4-7 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Terrapins faced off with the Iowa Hawkeyes and took a loss by a score of 29-13. In the running game, the Terrapins gave up 268 yards on 58 tries, which averages out to 4.6 yards per run allowed. Maryland relinquished 10 pass completions on 14 attempts for 76 yds, and a completion percentage of 71.4%. In the game, they ran 57 plays which totaled 227 yds. The Maryland Terrapins rushed the ball a total of 26 times and accounted for 98 yds, which had them averaging 3.8 yds per attempt.

The Terrapins have attained 4,439 total yards this season. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Maryland has totaled 20 passing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 17 different times. Maryland has amassed 245 1st downs offensively, and they have been called for 75 penalties for 695 yds. As a unit they're maintaining an average of 113.9 yards on the ground which ranks them 114th in D-1. Concerning scoring points, the Maryland Terrapins have an average of 25.2 PPG.

When talking about passing yardage, the Terrapins have conceded 2,703 yds which ranks them 110th in D-1. They have surrendered 245.7 yards per outing via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 62.1%. Over the course of this season, they are conceding 375.0 yards per game putting them at 79th in college football. They have yielded 20 touchdowns by air as well as 15 touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.8 yards per run and 129.3 rushing yards per game this season. For the year, they have given up 1,422 yards on the ground through 11 games. The Terrapins are sitting in 95th in college football in terms of team defense, conceding 29.2 points per game.

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The Nittany Lions step onto the field holding a record of 10-1 this season. In their last game, the Nittany Lions got the victory with a final of 26-25 against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Nittany Lions finished with a total of 361 yds while running 61 plays (5.9 yards per play). Penn State rushed for 3.5 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 117 yards on 33 carries. Penn State conceded 36 running attempts for 106 yards (2.9 yards per carry). The Nittany Lions passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 65.2%, surrendering 175 yds on 15 for 23 passing.

When looking at putting points on the board, the Nittany Lions currently sit 37th in the nation averaging 32.4 points per outing. The Penn State Nittany Lions maintain an average of 445.6 yards/game, which has them ranked 21st in the country. The Penn State offense has racked up 485 penalty yds on 54 infractions, which is 114th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 3 fumbles and they have earned 256 1st downs. For the season thus far, the Nittany Lions currently have a total of 2,785 yards via the pass as well as an average of 253.2 throwing yards per outing, which has them sitting 40th in the nation. They have an average of 192.5 yards per game on the ground and have run for 2,118 yards for the season.

Penn State has surrendered a total of 1,092 yards rushing (99.3 yards per contest) and 6 touchdowns via the rush on the year. They have yielded 10 touchdowns through the air in addition to 174.1 yards/outing, which has them in 9th in the country. They have compiled 6 fumbles recovered and 9 interceptions this season. The Nittany Lions defense has been on the field for 656 plays, which has them sitting 11th in the country. The Nittany Lions are surrendering 14.6 points per game, ranking them 7th in college football. Overall, they have given up 161 pts.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Terrapins +24.5

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