Maryland Terrapins vs. Northwestern Wildcats Preview

In a matchup of two conference rivals, the Maryland Terrapins (5-2) will play the Northwestern Wildcats (1-5). The Terrapins are heavy favorites, expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -14.5). The expected point total for the game is 51.5.

The Terrapins are 14.5-point favorites in their matchup against the Wildcats. The total is set at 51.5 points.

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Odds and Game Info

• Game Day: Saturday, October 22, 2022
• Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: BTN
• Location: College Park, Maryland
• Stadium: Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium
• Spread Favorite: Maryland (-14.5)
• Moneyline: Maryland (-590), Northwestern (+426)
• Total: 51.5 Points

Maryland Betting Info

• Maryland has covered the spread four times in seven games.
• Maryland owns one win ATS (1-1) as a 14.5-point favorite or greater this year.
• This season, three of Maryland's seven games have hit the over.
• When playing as moneyline favorites, the Terrapins are 5-1, earning a victory 83.3% of the time.
• The Terrapins have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -590 or shorter in just two games this season, and they won both.

Northwestern Betting Info

• Northwestern has won twice against the spread this season.
• Northwestern has covered every time (1-0) as a 14.5-point or greater underdog this season.
• Northwestern has played two games (out of six) which finished over the total this season.
• This season, the Wildcats have won one out of the three games in which they've been the underdog.
• The Wildcats have played as an underdog of +426 or more once this season and lost that game.

Maryland vs. Northwestern Comparison

Maryland Leaders

• Taulia Tagovailoa has compiled 2,001 yards (285.9 ypg) on 171-of-236 passing with 13 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he's added 77 rushing yards (11 ypg) on 40 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
• Roman Hemby has 502 rushing yards on 81 carries with four touchdowns. He's also tacked on 24 catches for 225 yards (32.1 per game) and one touchdown through the air.
• Antwain Littleton has piled up 309 yards on 50 carries, scoring six times.
• Corey Dyches' leads his squad with 346 yards as a receiver. He's racked up that yardage on 25 receptions (out of 32 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
• Jacob Copeland has put up a 313-yard season so far with two touchdowns, hauling in 20 passes on 26 targets.
• Jeshaun Jones has a total of 294 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 24 throws and scoring two touchdowns.
• Jaishawn Barham has three sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and 33 tackles.
• Beau Brade, Maryland's leading tackler, has 44 tackles, three TFL, and one interception this year.
• Jakorian Bennett has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 26 tackles and one pass defended to his name.

Northwestern Leaders

• Ryan Hilinski has thrown for 1,551 yards (258.5 yards per game) while completing 57.4% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes with six interceptions this season.
• The team's top rusher, Evan Hull, has carried the ball 105 times for 428 yards (71.3 per game), with three touchdowns this year. He's proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 405 receiving yards (67.5 per game) on 36 catches with one receiving touchdown.
• Cam Porter has collected 186 yards (on 56 carries) with two touchdowns.
• Malik Washington has put together a 376-yard season so far with one touchdown. He's caught 34 passes on 59 targets.
• Donny Navarro's 24 catches (on 47 targets) have netted him 206 yards (34.3 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• Ryan Johnson has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and six tackles.
• Bryce Gallagher is the team's top-tackler this year. He's collected 50 tackles, three TFL, and one interception.
• Xander Mueller leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 37 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and two passes defended.

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Maryland vs. Northwestern Over/Under Trends

• Maryland and its opponents have scored more than 51.5 points in five of seven games this season.
• Northwestern games this season have had a combined scoring total higher than 51.5 points in three of six outings.
• The average total in Maryland's contests this year is 64.1, 12.6 more than this matchup's over/under.
• The average total for Northwestern games this season has been 52.1, 0.6 more points than this matchup's over/under.

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