Pick details
| MATCHUP | Maryland Terrapins | Ohio State Buckeyes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-3 | 4-1 |
| Where | Ohio Stadium, Columbus, OH | |
| When | Saturday, October 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:15 PM EDT | |
| TV | BTN | |
Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview
The Maryland Terrapins lost to UCLA and Nebraska, and they play Rutgers next. Maryland has lost 3 straight games. Malik Washington is completing 62.6 percent of his passes for 1,288 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Na’eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding and Chris Durr Jr. have combined for 700 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Kaleb Webb has 17 receptions.
The Maryland Terrapins’ ground game is averaging 146.8 yards per contest, and Iverson Howard leads the way with 211 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Maryland is allowing 30.2 points and 335 yards per game. Carlton Smith leads the Maryland Terrapins with 35 tackles; DD Holmes has 2.5 sacks, and Messiah Delhomme has 2 interceptions.
Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat Iowa and Illinois, and they play Indiana next. The Ohio State Buckeyes have won 16 of their last 19 games. Julian Sayin is completing 72.5 percent of his passes for 1,530 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Jeremiah Smith and Devin McCuin have combined for 1,068 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns, while Brandon Inniss has 10 receptions.
The Ohio State Buckeyes’ ground game is averaging 157.6 yards per contest, and Bo Jackson leads the way with 353 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Ohio State is allowing 12.6 points and 267 yards per game. Earl Little Jr. leads the Ohio State Buckeyes with 26 tackles, Kenyatta Jackson Jr. has 3 sacks, and Jaylen McClain has 2 interceptions.
Why the Ohio State Buckeyes will win
- Ohio State has won each of its last 27 October games at Ohio Stadium.
- Maryland has lost 20 of its last 21 games against AP-ranked teams.
- Maryland has failed to cover the spread in each of its last seven games against conference opponents.
- Ohio State has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games as a top-5 AP-ranked team at Ohio Stadium.
- Maryland has lost the first half in 13 of its last 14 October games against AP-ranked teams.
Why the Maryland Terrapins will win
- Maryland has covered the spread in three of its last four games in October.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Maryland’s last seven games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Six of Ohio State’s last seven home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Ohio State Buckeyes Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Jeremiah Smith ranks T1st amongst FBS players for receiving touchdowns (9) this season.
Maryland Terrapins Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 6, Chris Durr Jr. ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for receptions (42) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ohio State ranks 2nd among FBS teams for Q1 points per game this season (13.8).
- Ohio State ranks 2nd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (357.0).
- Maryland ranks T117th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (-2.8).
- Maryland ranks 116th among FBS teams for points allowed per game this season (30.2).
Maryland vs Ohio State Prediction
Maryland doesn’t have the offense to give Ohio State a scare, and its defense is 114th in scoring. Ohio State has been big favorites all season and has still racked up a 4-1 ATS record. It’s a big number, but there’s no reason to fade the Buckeyes against lesser teams. OSU has done nothing but take care of business in these spots. I have to side with Ohio State, as the Terps do nothing well enough to give Ohio State a chance.
