Scarlet Knights vs Terrapins Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-16-2024

The Maryland Terrapins (4-5) are the favorites -- expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -4.5) -- against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (5-4) in a matchup of two conference rivals. The matchup has an over/under of 54.5 points.

Last time out, the Terrapins took the loss against the Oregon Ducks, 39-18. In their most recent outing, the Scarlet Knights took on the Wisconsin Badgers and lost by a final score of 42-7.

Rutgers vs. Maryland Game Info

When: Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 6 p.m. ET
Location: SECU Stadium in College Park, Maryland
TV: Fox Sports 1
Favorite: Maryland -4.5
Total: 54.5 points

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Rutgers vs. Maryland Stat Matchup

Maryland		Rutgers
417.4 (57th)	Off. Yards Avg. (Rank)	383.6 (88th)
380 (66th)	Def. Yards Avg. (Rank)	383.1 (69th)
115 (112th)	Rush Yards Avg. (Rank)	173.6 (54th)
302.4 (9th)	Pass Yards Avg. (Rank)	210 (81st)
14 (74th)	Turnovers (Rank)	7 (12th)
15 (37th)	Takeaways (Rank)	10 (95th)

Rutgers vs. Maryland Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Maryland 28, Rutgers 25

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Rutgers +4.5 (model predicted spread is 3.7 points)

So far this season, Maryland has compiled a 4-4-0 record against the spread.
The Terrapins have a 1-2 record against the spread when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
Rutgers has a 4-3-1 record against the spread this season.
In games they have played as at least 4.5-point underdogs this year, the Scarlet Knights are 1-1-1 against the spread.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 54.5 (model projecting 53 points)

Maryland and its opponent have broken the 54.5-point mark five times this season.
Scarlet Knights games have finished with over 54.5 points scored three times this year.
Maryland games this season have posted an average total of 50.1, which is 4.4 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
The over/under for this game is 9.7 points higher than the average scoring total for Scarlet Knights games (44.8).

Team Leaders

Maryland

Billy Edwards Jr.: 2,520 PASS YDS / 280 YPG / 66.1% / 14 TD / 8 INT / 69 CAR / 97 RUSH YDS / 5 TD
Roman Hemby: 97 CAR / 437 YDS / 48.6 YPG / 5 TD / 27 REC / 163 YDS / 18.1 YPG / 1 TD
Nolan Ray: 60 CAR / 268 YDS / 29.8 YPG / 2 TD / 7 REC / 60 YDS / 7.5 YPG / 0 TD
Tai Felton: 80 REC / 979 YDS / 108.8 YPG / 6 TD
Kaden Prather: 47 REC / 503 YDS / 55.9 YPG / 3 TD
Octavian Smith Jr.: 27 REC / 289 YDS / 32.1 YPG / 2 TD
Caleb Wheatland: 30 TKL / 5 TFL / 3 SACK
Ruben Hyppolite II: 44 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Glendon Miller: 29 TKL / 1 TFL / 4 INT / 4 PD

Rutgers

Athan Kaliakmanis: 1,890 PASS YDS / 210 YPG / 53.8% / 12 TD / 6 INT / 56 CAR / 106 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
Kyle Monangai: 172 CAR / 931 YDS / 116.4 YPG / 10 TD / 10 REC / 49 YDS / 6.1 YPG / 0 TD
Antwan Raymond: 65 CAR / 252 YDS / 28 YPG / 3 TD / 2 REC / 28 YDS / 4 YPG / 0 TD
Dymere Miller: 42 REC / 538 YDS / 59.8 YPG / 3 TD
Ian Strong: 20 REC / 356 YDS / 39.6 YPG / 2 TD
KJ Duff: 16 REC / 294 YDS / 32.7 YPG / 1 TD
Kyonte Hamilton: 22 TKL / 3 TFL / 3.5 SACK
Dariel Djabome: 57 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK
Shaquan Loyal: 25 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD