Iowa vs Maryland Prediction College Football Picks 11/23/24

Maryland (4-6) vs Iowa (6-4)

Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00 pm (SECU Stadium)

Betting Odds: Maryland +6.5 / Iowa -6.5 --- Over/Under: 42.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Iowa Hawkeyes and Maryland Terrapins meet Saturday in week 13 college football action at SECU Stadium. Here’s an Iowa vs Maryland Prediction. This article will include an Iowa vs Maryland Pick.

Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Preview

The Iowa Hawkeyes beat Wisconsin, lost to UCLA, and they play Nebraska next. The Iowa Hawkeyes have lost 3 straight road games. Cade McNamara is completing 60.5 percent of his passes for 1,017 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Jacob Gill and Luke Lachey have combined for 545 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Reece Vander Zee has 14 receptions.

The Iowa Hawkeyes ground game is averaging 208.2 yards per contest, and Kaleb Johnson leads the way with 1,328 yards and 20 touchdowns. Defensively, Iowa is allowing 18.2 points and 320.3 yards per game. Jay Higgins leads the Iowa Hawkeyes with 98 tackles, Aaron Graves has 5 sacks and Jermari Harris has 3 interceptions.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins lost to Oregon and Rutgers, and they play Penn State next. Maryland has split its last 6 home games. Billy Edwards Jr. is completing 65 percent of his passes for 2,855 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Tai Felton and Kaden Prather have combined for 1,619 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Dylan Wade has 27 receptions.

The Maryland Terrapins ground game is averaging 115.7 yards per contest, and Roman Hemby leads the way with 524 yards and 6 touchdowns. Defensively, Maryland is allowing 29.2 points and 378.1 yards per game. Ruben Hyppolite II leads the Maryland Terrapins with 47 tackles, Caleb Wheatland has 3 sacks and Glendon Miller has 3 interceptions.

Why the Iowa Hawkeyes will win

  • Maryland has lost 12 of its last 13 November games at SECU Stadium.
  • Iowa has won 10 of its last 11 November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
  • Maryland has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games at SECU Stadium.

Total Points Facts

  • Eight of Iowa's last nine games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of Maryland's last five November home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Maryland ranks T113th among FBS teams for Q4 opponent points per game this season (8.8).
  • Maryland ranks T24th among FBS teams for 1st downs this season (231).
  • Iowa ranks T6th among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (10.9).
  • Iowa ranks 127th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (138.8).

Iowa vs Maryland Prediction

I considered the points with the Maryland Terrapins because it's senior night, and they can stay in the bowl conversation with a victory. The problem is the Terps can't finish games, and their offense that's 85th in scoring likely won't find success against this Iowa defense. The Iowa Hawkeyes have lost 3 straight road games, but they're 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as a road favorite. Iowa should bully its way to a road victory. I'll lay the points with the Hawkeyes.

Randy’s Pick Iowa -6.5

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