Michigan Wolverines vs Maryland Terrapins Prediction, 11/18/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds
Game: Michigan Wolverines vs Maryland Terrapins
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Location: SECU Stadium in College Park, MD
TV: FOX
Odds/Point Spread: Terrapins (+19)
Total/Over-Under: 50
The Maryland Terrapins (6-4) will go up against the Michigan Wolverines (10-0) at SECU Stadium on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Maryland opens this contest as 19-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total has been set at 50.
The Michigan Wolverines head into this matchup 10-0 for this season. In their last game, the Wolverines played the Penn State Nittany Lions and took home the win by a score of 24-15. Blake Corum was the leader on the ground for the Wolverines with 26 carries for 145 yards (5.6 yds per carry). J.J. McCarthy connected on 7/8 with 60 yds passing. He had a quarterback rating of 150.5 and finished the game with no picks. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Wolverines gave up 164 yds on 35 attempts, which averages out to 4.7 yards per run allowed. Michigan surrendered 11 completions on 23 attempts for a total of 74 yards, and a completion rate of 47.8%. In the game, they ran 54 plays which gave them 287 yds. The Michigan Wolverines ran the ball 46 times and amassed 227 yards, which came out to an average of 4.9 yards per carry.
Regarding scoring, the Michigan Wolverines are averaging 39.0 points per game. As a unit they average 173.1 yards on the ground ranking them 44th in Division 1. The Wolverines have tallied 4,105 yards in total for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Michigan has totaled 20 passing touchdowns and 28 touchdowns via the ground. Michigan has accounted for 216 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 30 infractions for 258 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 6 different times.
Concerning passing yards, the Wolverines are allowing 1,346 yds which has them ranked 1st in the nation. They have relinquished 134.6 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 52.2%. Overall, they have given up 232.1 yards/contest putting them at 1st in college football. They have conceded 5 touchdowns by air and 3 touchdowns on the ground. They are giving up an average of 3.2 yards per tote and 97.5 rushing yards per game this season. For the year, they have allowed 975 yards via the ground game in 10 games. The Wolverines rank 1st in Division 1 regarding team defense, allowing 7.5 points per contest.
The Terrapins step onto the field holding a record of 6-4 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Terrapins took home the win by a final score of 13-10 when they faced the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Taulia Tagovailoa (1 TD) ended the game with 283 yds on 27/40 passing while his quarterback rating was 130.2. He threw 1 interception and his Y/A was 7.1. Roman Hemby carried the football 16 times for 74 yds, ending the game with 4.6 yds per attempt for Maryland. Maryland rushed the ball for 3.9 yards per attempt, finishing with a total of 101 yds on 26 carries. The Terrapins finished the contest with a total of 384 yards on 66 plays (5.8 yds per play). The Terrapins passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 47.6%, surrendering 86 yards on 10 for 21 passing. Maryland relinquished 40 run attempts for 183 yds (4.6 yards per rush).
When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Terrapins are ranking 57th in the nation by tallying 28.9 points per game. The Maryland Terrapins hold an average of 396.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 59th in the nation. The Maryland offense has totaled 565 yds of penalties on 54 infractions, which is 90th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 9 interceptions while surrendering 6 fumbles and they have earned 217 first downs. For the season thus far, the Terrapins have compiled 2,810 yards via the pass in addition to holding an average of 281.0 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 24th in college football. They average 115.5 yards via the ground game and have run for 1,155 yards for this year.
Maryland has allowed a total of 1,215 yards on the ground (121.5 yards per outing) in addition to 8 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the campaign. They have allowed 15 touchdowns from the passing game and 218.2 yards per game, which puts them in 54th in Division 1. Their defense has totaled 5 fumbles recovered and 13 interceptions on the season. The Terrapins defense has participated in 670 plays, which is 72nd in the nation. The Terrapins are allowing 22.4 points per game, which puts them 46th in Division 1. Overall, they have surrendered 224 points in total.
Who will win tonight's Wolverines/Terrapins college football game against the spread?
Tony's Pick: Take the Terrapins +19
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