Maryland Terrapins vs Virginia Cavaliers Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Maryland Terrapins vs Virginia Cavaliers

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, VA

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Cavaliers (+2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Maryland Terrapins (1-1) are on their way to Scott Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will go up against the Virginia Cavaliers (2-0). Virginia opens this contest as 2.0-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 55.

The Maryland Terrapins come into this game with a record of 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Terrapins played against the Michigan State Spartans and ended up losing by a score of 27-24. On the ground, the Terrapins gave up 130 yds on 30 tries, which averages out to 4.3 yards per rush allowed. Maryland gave up 24 completions on 39 attempts for 363 yards, and a completion percentage of 61.5%. When all was said and done, they tallied 65 plays which gave them a total of 339 yards. The Maryland Terrapins ended up running the ball 31 different times and amassed 86 yds, which came out to an average of 2.8 yds per carry.

Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the Maryland Terrapins are sitting at 37.0 points per contest. As a unit they are averaging 167.0 yards in the run game ranking this team at 61st in the country. The Terrapins have earned 968 total yards for the year. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Maryland has earned 5 touchdowns through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. Maryland has tallied 50 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 14 penalties for 125 yards. They have turned the ball over 1 time.

The Terrapins are sitting in 58th in the nation regarding the opposition scoring, giving up 17.0 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.6 yards per run and 109.0 rushing yards per contest this season. During the season, they have allowed 218 rushing yards through 2 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Terrapins have given up 585 yards which puts them in 124th in Division 1. They have conceded 292.5 yards per outing via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 52.8%. For the year, they are giving up 401.5 yards/game putting them 102nd in D-1. They have given up 4 touchdowns through the air and no touchdowns on the ground.

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The Cavaliers come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Cavaliers took home the win by a final score of 31-30 against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Virginia conceded 40 running attempts for 141 yds (3.5 yards per rush). The Cavaliers passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 62.8%, surrendering 403 yards on 27 out of 43 passing. The Cavaliers finished the game with a total of 430 yards and they ran 71 plays (6.1 yds per play). Virginia ran for 2.6 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 73 yds on 28 carries.

When discussing how much they score, the Cavaliers are sitting 64th in the nation with an average of 32.5 points per game. The Virginia Cavaliers average 463.5 yards per contest, ranking them 39th in the country. The Virginia offense has accrued 75 yards of penalties on 8 infractions, ranking them 110th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have tossed 3 picks while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have earned 43 1st downs. For the year so far, the Cavaliers have earned 654 passing yards as well as holding an average of 327.0 throwing yards per game, giving them a rank of 15th in D-1. They average 136.5 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 273 yards for this season.

Virginia has yielded a total of 288 rushing yards (144.0 yards/game) in addition to 3 touchdowns via the rush this season. They have conceded 1 touchdown through the air and 256.5 yards/game, which has them in 107th in Division 1. They have tallied 2 fumbles recovered and no interceptions this year. The Cavaliers defense has taken the field for 143 plays, which ranks them 111th in D-1. The Cavaliers are surrendering 21.5 points per game, which has them ranked 77th in Division 1. This year, they have given up 43 pts.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Terrapins -2.0

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