Hawkeyes vs Terrapins Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-23-2024

The Iowa Hawkeyes (6-4) are the favorites -- expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -4) -- against the Maryland Terrapins (4-6) in a matchup of two conference rivals. The predicted point total for the matchup is 42.5.

The Hawkeyes last hit the field against the UCLA Bruins, and they fell short 20-17. The Terrapins came up short by a final score of 31-17 last time out against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Iowa vs. Maryland Game Info

• When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
• Location: SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland
• TV: BTN
• Favorite: Iowa -4
• Total: 42.5 points

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Iowa vs. Maryland Stat Matchup

Iowa vs. Maryland Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Iowa 31, Maryland 21

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Iowa -4 (model predicted spread is 10.4 points)

• Iowa has posted a 4-5-0 record against the spread this season.
• When they have played as at least 4-point favorites this season, the Hawkeyes are 1-3 against the spread.
• Maryland's ATS record is 4-5-0 this year.
• When they have played as at least 4-point underdogs this season, the Terrapins are 2-2 against the spread.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 42.5 (model projecting 51.9 points)

• Iowa and its opponent have broken the 42.5-point mark six times this season.
• Terrapins games have finished with more than 42.5 points eight times this season.
• The over/under in this game is 42.5 points, 2.6 higher than the average total in Iowa games this season.
• This season, Terrapins games have resulted in an average scoring total of 50.6, which is 8.1 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

Team Leaders

Iowa

• Cade McNamara: 1,017 PASS YDS / 127.1 YPG / 60.5% / 6 TD / 5 INT
• Kaleb Johnson: 188 CAR / 1,328 YDS / 132.8 YPG / 20 TD / 19 REC / 109 YDS / 12.1 YPG / 1 TD
• Kamari Moulton: 55 CAR / 267 YDS / 26.7 YPG / 1 TD / 1 REC / 12 YDS / 2.4 YPG / 0 TD
• Jacob Gill: 27 REC / 336 YDS / 33.6 YPG / 2 TD
• Luke Lachey: 24 REC / 209 YDS / 26.1 YPG / 0 TD
• Reece Vander Zee: 14 REC / 176 YDS / 25.1 YPG / 3 TD
• Aaron Graves: 23 TKL / 4 TFL / 5 SACK
• Jay Higgins: 93 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 3 INT / 3 PD
• Jermari Harris: 20 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

Maryland

• Billy Edwards Jr.: 2,855 PASS YDS / 285.5 YPG / 65% / 15 TD / 9 INT / 76 CAR / 125 RUSH YDS / 5 TD
• Roman Hemby: 113 CAR / 524 YDS / 52.4 YPG / 6 TD / 32 REC / 222 YDS / 22.2 YPG / 1 TD
• Nolan Ray: 62 CAR / 275 YDS / 27.5 YPG / 2 TD / 10 REC / 66 YDS / 7.3 YPG / 0 TD
• Tai Felton: 86 REC / 1,040 YDS / 104 YPG / 7 TD
• Kaden Prather: 52 REC / 579 YDS / 57.9 YPG / 3 TD
• Dylan Wade: 27 REC / 357 YDS / 35.7 YPG / 2 TD
• Caleb Wheatland: 35 TKL / 5 TFL / 3 SACK
• Ruben Hyppolite II: 47 TKL / 5 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
• Glendon Miller: 32 TKL / 2 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD