USC Trojans vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: USC Trojans vs Maryland Terrapins

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: SECU Stadium in College Park, MD

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Terrapins (+7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56.5

SECU Stadium is the site where the Maryland Terrapins (3-3) will try to defeat the USC Trojans (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024. USC opens this contest as 7.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 56.5.

The USC Trojans step onto the field holding a record of 3-3 this year. In their last matchup, the Trojans faced the Penn State Nittany Lions and ended up losing by a score of 33-30. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 58 plays which gave them a total of 409 yards. The USC Trojans ran the rock 24 different times and accumulated 189 yds, which came out to an average of 7.9 yards per tote. Against the run, the Trojans gave up 118 yds on 31 tries, which is an average of 3.8 yards per rush surrendered. USC gave up 31 pass completions on 44 tries for a total of 400 yards, and a completion percentage of 70.5%.

The Trojans have earned 2,621 total yards for the season. When it comes to notching touchdowns, USC has totaled 11 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 10 different times. USC has recorded 136 1st downs, and they have been called for 36 penalties for 281 yards. As a unit they're averaging 156.2 yards on the ground which ranks them 72nd in the country. When talking about getting in the endzone, the USC Trojans hold an average of 30.7 points per contest.

The Trojans are sitting in 43rd in the country concerning team defense, conceding 20.8 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.8 yards per rushing attempt and 151.8 yards on the ground per contest for the season. For the year, they have allowed 911 rushing yards through 6 outings. In terms of passing yardage, the Trojans are giving up 1,188 yds which ranks them 47th in Division 1. They have relinquished 198.0 yards per contest via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 67.9%. During the season, they have surrendered 349.8 yards per outing putting them at 62nd in college football. They have conceded 5 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 9 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Terrapins head into this game 3-3 this year. In their last game, the Terrapins took a loss by a final score of 37-10 against the Northwestern Wildcats. Maryland relinquished 34 running attempts for 80 yds (2.4 yds per carry). The Terrapins pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 55.6%, surrendering 203 yds on 10 out of 18 through the air. The Terrapins finished the contest with a total of 355 yards on 85 plays (4.2 yds per play). Maryland ran the ball for 1.8 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 59 yards on 33 carries.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Terrapins are 62nd in the nation scoring 29.5 points per contest. The Maryland Terrapins hold an average of 435.3 yards per outing, which has them ranked 43rd in college football. The Maryland offense has compiled 403 yards of penalties on 43 infractions, which has them ranked 39th in the nation in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 3 interceptions while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have been able to record 140 first downs. For the year so far, the Terrapins have earned 1,820 passing yards as well as an average of 303.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 13th in Division 1. They maintain an average of 132.0 yards via the ground game and have run for 792 yards in total.

The Terrapins are giving up 24.3 PPG, which has them 75th in the country. Maryland has yielded a total of 638 yards via the ground game (106.3 yards per outing) and 8 touchdowns on the ground so far this season. Overall, they have conceded 146 points in total. They have given up 8 touchdowns through the air and 258.3 yards/contest, which puts them in 109th in the country. The Terrapins defense has been on the field for 391 plays, which has them sitting 61st in Division 1. Their defense has 6 fumbles recovered and 8 interceptions on the campaign.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Trojans -7.0

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