Last week, Michigan Wolverines had their first test of the NCAA Football betting season. Michigan had a tough road game at the Penn State Nittany Lions. Correlate that Michigan manned up for a dominant win in the Lions’ Den. The season of chaos and controversy continues for the Maize and Blue with a game at the Maryland Terrapins. Maryland is a program that has recruited well, but coach Mike Locksley and staff have failed to develop the material into a winning football team. Last week’s win at Nebraska shows Maryland’s potential.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Maryland Terrapins Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 18, 2023, 12 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | SECU Stadium, College Park, MD |
| TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Michigan | -20½ -110 | 50½ -110 | -1490 |  |
| Maryland | +20½ -110 | 50½ -110 | +895 | |
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Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
Last game, the Michigan Wolverines won 24-15 against the Penn State Nittany Lions as 4-point road favorites. The game went under the offshore bookmaker total of 44. Penn State has a record of 10-0 straight up, 5-4-1 against the spread, and 4-5-1 over/under the total. Michigan ranks 47th for total offense, 59th for passing, 45th for rushing, and 10th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 1st overall, 1st against the pass, 13th against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Michigan ranks 7th for fewest turnovers lost and 12th for takeaways.
Namely, Blake Corum rushed for 145 yards and scored two touchdowns. Corum helped Michigan overcome the absence of head coach Jim Harbaugh to defeat Penn State. Donovan Edwards rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown for Michigan. Meanwhile, JJ McCarthy had only eight passing attempts in the first half and completed seven for 60 yards. Of course, Harbaugh was suspended by the Big Ten on Friday for the remainder of the regular season amid an in-person scouting scandal. Michigan filed a temporary restraining order, but the hearing was delayed until Friday. Assistant Sherrone Moore filled in for Harbaugh.
Maryland Terrapins Team Overview
Last game, the Maryland Terrapins won 13-10 against the Nebraska Cornhuskers as 1.5-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 42.5. Maryland has a record of 6-4 straight up, 4-6 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under the total. Maryland ranks 59th for total offense, 24th for passing, 111th for rushing, and 58th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 39th overall, 54th against the pass, 34th against the rush, and 46th for points allowed. Also, Maryland ranks 73rd for fewest turnovers lost and 8th for takeaways.
Jack Howes made a 24-yard field goal as time expired. Hence, Maryland became bowl-eligible for the third straight year by grinding out a 13-10 victory over Nebraska. The Terrapins’ defense recorded five takeaways. And Tarheeb Still’s interception of Nebraska, third-string quarterback Chubba Purdy set the stage for a 12-play, 75-yard drive. Tai Felton drew pass interference on third down to keep Maryland’s drive alive. Subsequently, Roman Hemby’s 21-yard run and completions to Corey Dyches and Jeshaun Jones got Maryland in position for the winning kick.
Overall, Taulia Tagovailoa went 27-for-40 for 283 passing yards, a touchdown, and an interception for Maryland. The Terps ended a four-game losing streak. Felton had five catches for 73 yards and a touchdown. Additionally, Still and Dante Trader Jr. recorded two interceptions.
Michigan at Maryland SBG Free Picks
Michigan is the better, deeper, and tougher team. Hence, they offer greater NCAA Football Betting value than the power road team.
Michigan at Maryland At SBG Best Bet: Michigan Wolverines.