Michigan State Spartans vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Michigan State Spartans vs Maryland Terrapins

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: SECU Stadium in College Park, MD

TV: BIG10

Odds/Point Spread: Terrapins (-8.0)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

The Maryland Terrapins (1-0) are hosting the Michigan State Spartans (1-0) at SECU Stadium on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Maryland opens as 8.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total comes in at 43.5.

The Michigan State Spartans head into this matchup 1-0 for this year. In their last matchup, the Spartans played against the Florida Atlantic Owls and went home with a win by a final score of 16-10. In all, they had 61 plays which converted into 293 yds. The Michigan State Spartans ran the football 37 times and amassed 179 yards, which had them averaging 4.8 yards per attempt. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Spartans gave up 132 yards on 47 tries, which is 2.8 yds per rush allowed. Michigan State allowed 12 pass completions on 25 attempts for 116 yards, and a completion rate of 48.0%.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Michigan State Spartans are averaging 16.0 points per outing. As a team they're averaging 179.0 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 63rd in college football. The Spartans have racked up 293 total yards this year. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Michigan State has earned 0 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns via the ground. Michigan State has amassed 15 first downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 12 penalties for 140 yds. They have surrendered the football 3 different times.

In terms of yards through the air, the Spartans are giving up 116 yards which ranks them 28th in college football. They are allowing 116.0 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 48.0%. For the year, they have surrendered 248.0 yards/game ranking them 45th in D-1. They have relinquished 1 touchdown via the pass as well as no TD's on the ground. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.8 yards per rush and 132.0 rushing yards per game for the season. In total, they have given up 132 rushing yards through 1 game. The Spartans are sitting in 45th in Division 1 regarding team defense, giving up 10.0 PPG.

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The Terrapins step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Terrapins walked away with a victory by a final of 50-7 when they played the Connecticut Huskies. Maryland ended up running for 5.4 yds per carry, totaling 248 yards on 46 attempts. The Terrapins finished with 629 yds while running 83 plays (7.6 yds per play). The Terrapins pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 42.4%, surrendering 222 yds on 14 out of 33 through the air. Maryland conceded 30 attempts on the ground for 88 yds (2.9 yards per rush).

The Maryland Terrapins average 629.0 yards per contest, which ranks them 10th in D-1. The Maryland offense has compiled 45 yds of penalties on 5 infractions, which is 76th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 248.0 yards per game on the ground. They have tossed no picks while losing no fumbles and they have been able to obtain 29 first downs. In relation to the points being put on the board, the Terrapins rank 24th in college football holding an average of 50.0 points per game. Over the course of the season to this point, the Terrapins have earned 381 yards via the pass, which ranks 13th in Division 1.

The Terrapins are surrendering 7.0 points per contest, which has them sitting 36th in the nation. Maryland has yielded a total of 88 rushing yards and no touchdowns on the ground for the season. Over the course of the season, they have given up 7 points in total. They have allowed the opposition 1 touchdown via the pass as well as 222.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 88th in college football. The Terrapins defense has been on the field for 63 plays, which has them sitting 59th in D-1. They have compiled 1 fumble and 2 interceptions for the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Spartans +8.0

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