The Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-3) and their fourth-ranked pass defense will host the Maryland Terrapins (4-3) and the ninth-ranked pass offense on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The Terrapins are 5-point underdogs. An over/under of 46 points has been set for the contest.
Minnesota vs. Maryland Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Golden Gophers (-5)
Moneyline: Golden Gophers (-218), Terrapins (+180)
Total: 46 points
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How to Watch Minnesota vs. Maryland
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: Fox Sports 1
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Minnesota 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
213 (1491) |
81 |
Rush yards |
105.9 (741) |
119 |
Points scored |
25 (175) |
89 |
Pass yards against |
139.6 (977) |
4 |
Rush yards against |
122.7 (859) |
48 |
Points allowed |
15.9 (111) |
11 |
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Minnesota 2024 Betting Info
The Golden Gophers are 5-2-0 ATS this season.
Minnesota is 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 5-point favorites.
Golden Gophers games have hit the over twice this season.
The average total the Golden Gophers have had set in matchups this season is 3.1 less points than this outing’s point total.
The Golden Gophers have covered the spread in each of their last three contests while going 2-1 overall.
Two times in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
The Terrapins’ last three games have ended with an average of 51.2 points scored. That’s 5.2 more points than this contest’s over/under.
Minnesota Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
44.8 |
45.1 |
44.2 |
Implied Total AVG |
27.2 |
26.9 |
27.6 |
ATS Record |
4-9-0 |
3-5-0 |
1-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-7-0 |
4-4-0 |
2-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
5-3 |
5-1 |
0-2 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-4 |
0-2 |
1-2 |
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Minnesota’s Offense vs. Maryland’s Defense (2024)
The Golden Gophers have the No. 119 rushing offense in the FBS (105.9 yards per game) going up against one of college football’s toughest defenses, the 18th-ranked Terrapins (104 yards allowed per game).
Minnesota averages 3.5 yards per carry (106th in college football) compared to the 3.3 per attempt Maryland gives up (17th in the FBS).
The Golden Gophers score on 82.1% of their red zone trips (76th in the FBS), and will be up against the Terrapins’ 24th-ranked defense in that category (76%).
Maryland’s defense gives up 269.4 yards through the air per game (120th in the FBS). Minnesota’s 213 passing yards per game is 81st in college football.
Maryland 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
313.3 (2193) |
9 |
Rush yards |
121.1 (848) |
103 |
Points scored |
29.4 (206) |
68 |
Pass yards against |
269.4 (1886) |
120 |
Rush yards against |
104 (728) |
18 |
Points allowed |
24.9 (174) |
74 |
Maryland 2024 Betting Info
The Terrapins’ record against the spread is 3-4-0.
Minnesota is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when favored by 5 points or more this season.
There have been five Terrapins games (out of seven) that went over the total this season.
The average total the Golden Gophers have had set in matchups this year is 3.1 less points than this outing’s point total.
The Golden Gophers have covered the spread in their last three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
Maryland and its opponents have hit the over in two of those games.
The Terrapins’ past three outings have ended with an average of 51.2 points scored. That’s 5.2 more points than this contest’s over/under.
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Maryland Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
49.8 |
50.4 |
48.8 |
Implied Total AVG |
31.7 |
33.6 |
28.6 |
ATS Record |
7-6-0 |
4-4-0 |
3-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-6-0 |
5-3-0 |
2-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
6-2 |
3-1 |
3-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-3 |
1-2 |
0-1 |
Maryland’s Offense vs. Minnesota’s Defense (2024)
The Terrapins convert 42.9% of their third downs (47th in college football), while the Golden Gophers’ defense ranks 119th in that category (44.8%)
Minnesota allows a score on 92.9% of its opponents’ red-zone appearances (117th in college football), while Maryland’s offensive red-zone percentage is 86.2% (57th).
The Terrapins’ 121.1 rushing yards per game is good for 103rd in the FBS. The Golden Gophers’ defense gives up 122.7 on the ground (48th in college football).
Maryland’s offense is 64th in the FBS at 29.4 points per game. It will be up against Minnesota’s defense which gives up 15.9 per game (11th in college football).
Minnesota vs. Maryland Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Minnesota vs. Maryland sees the Terrapins (+180 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the over at 46 points.