Penn State (10-1) vs Maryland (4-7)
Game Info: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 3:30 pm (Beaver Stadium)
Betting Odds: Penn State -24.5 / Maryland +24.5 --- Over/Under: 48.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Maryland Terrapins and the Penn State Nittany Lions meet in week 14 college football action from Beaver Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Maryland vs. Penn State prediction.
Maryland Recap
The Maryland Terrapins come into this one looking to bounce back after ending up with a 29-13 loss at the hands of Iowa last time out to fall to 4-7 on the year.
Terrapins Trying To Play Spoiler
Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 2,881 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions on 65% passing while Roman Hemby has a team-high 543 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. Tai Felton leads Maryland’s receiving group with 92 catches for 1,097 yards and 9 touchdowns while Kaden Prather has 599 receiving yards and 55 receptions along with 3 touchdowns. Dylan Wade has 357 receiving yards while Octavian Smith Jr. has 315 receiving yards and another three Maryland receivers have 150+ receiving yards on the year. On defense, Ruben Hyppolite II has a team-high 55 total tackles while Glendon Miller and Jalen Huskey each have 3 interceptions. Caleb Wheatland and Kellan Wyatt each have 4 sacks as well on the year. On the year, Maryland’s defense has combined for 14 sacks and 9 INTs.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- The road team has won five of Penn State's last six games.
- Penn State has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four games at Beaver Stadium.
Penn State Recap
The Penn State Nittany Lions will try to keep their momentum going after improving to 10-1 on the year thanks to a 26-25 win over Minnesota last time out.
Nittany Lions Looking To Secure Playoff Home Game
Drew Allar has thrown for 2,497 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 72.2% passing while Beau Pribula’s thrown for 262 yards, 4 touchdowns, and an INT on 75% passing. Nicholas Singleton has rushed for 646 yards and 5 touchdowns and Kaytron Allen has 664 rushing yards and 5 TDs. Tyler Warren leads Penn State’s receiving group with 75 grabs for 910 yards and 5 touchdowns while Harrison Wallace III has 579 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns. Three more Nittany Lions have 250+ receiving yards and another two Penn State pass catchers have 100+ receiving yards. On defense, Jaylen Reed has a team-high 70 total tackles and 3 interceptions while Abdul Carter has a team-high 8 sacks. Penn State as a unit, has combined for 26 sacks and 9 interceptions as well on the year.
Why the Penn State Nittany Lions will win
- Penn State has won each of its last 30 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Maryland has lost 17 of its last 18 games against AP-ranked teams.
- Penn State has covered the spread in 12 of its last 13 November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Maryland vs. Penn State Prediction
I’m with Penn State here. I truly question Maryland’s motivation level in this game, as they’re not going bowling most likely, even if they win this game they’d have to hope for a shortage of bowl-eligible teams and then an invitation from a committee. They also don’t get a break, playing a Penn State team trying to accrue style points to avoid being caught in the crosshairs of the playoff committee and are also trying to secure a playoff home game. I think Penn State comes out flying here and blows out Maryland. Give me the Nittany Lions.
Chris’s Pick Penn State -24.5
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
