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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 9
(5-2) Maryland Terrapins vs. Northwestern Wildcats (3-4)
Date: Saturday, October 28th
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: Ryan Field, Evanston, IL
NCAA Week 9 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Maryland -13.5 | Northwestern +13.5
Week 9 CFB Moneyline Odds: Maryland -564 | Northwestern +405
College Football Betting Total: O/U 48.5
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The most recent matchup between these teams finished with a 31-24 win for Maryland. On the defensive end, Maryland put the clamps down on Northwestern as they threw for 143 yards.
Offensively, Maryland finished with 423 yards of total offense with 166 in the passing game and 257 on the ground.
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Maryland Terrapins
Coming off a tight 27-24 loss to Illinois, the Terrapins hope to rebound in this week’s matchup vs. Northwestern.
Against the spread, Maryland has gone 3-3 this season. The Terrapins have been favored five times compared to one game as the underdog.
The average point total in Maryland’s seven games is currently 52 points per game.
This has led to an over/under record of 3-3 for the Terrapins.
Maryland Terrapins Stats
Maryland comes into the game with an offense averaging 33.4, which places them at 31st in the NCAA rankings. Their passing game has them ranked 37th nationally, with an average of 281.4 passing yards.
In the rushing department, they’re 84th in the nation, with 219 rushing attempts per game for the season.
The Terrapins defense comes into the game with 21 sacks, and ranked 1st in QB hurries.
In terms of points allowed, they are giving up 18.6 points per game (59th). When it comes to defending the pass, they are ranked 93rd in the NCAA, allowing an average of 226.4 passing yards per game. Additionally, Maryland’s run defense comes in allowing 111 rushing yards per contest.
Through the air, the Terrapins’ attempted 40 passes against Illinois, gaining 287 yards and securing two scores. On the ground, they maintained an average of 3.4 yards per carry, resulting in one rushing touchdown.
Northwestern Wildcats
In Northwestern’s most recent loss to Nebraska, the Wildcats faced a -4-point deficit going into the 4th and were unable to mount a comeback effort, falling 17-9.
So far, Northwestern has been favored one time and the underdog in four games.
This has led to an ATS record of 2-3 and an average scoring differential of -5.7.
This season, Northwestern holds an over/under record of 3-2. On average, their games have produced a combined total of 46 points, with the typical over/under line set at 42.1 points.
Northwestern Wildcats Stats
The Wildcats come into their matchup vs. Maryland 60th in college football at 235 rushing attempts per game.
This has translated to an average of 101 rushing yards per game, placing them 113th nationally. Additionally, they’ve been airing it out 32 times each game, accumulating an average of 199.4 passing yards. In terms of scoring, they stand 87th, with 20.1 points per game.
On the offensive side, the Wildcats picked up 12 first downs and covered 257 yards in total offense. In the passing game, they tossed the ball 23 times, gaining 176 yards. Their ground game generated 81 yards from 39 rushing attempts.
Defensively, the Wildcats defense has come up with 10 sacks this season and are 1st in quarterback hurries.
Overall, they are allowing 25.9 points per contest (90th). Against the pass, they are 27th in the NCAA, having allowed 174.7 passing yards allowed per game.
Northwestern is giving up 172.3 rushing yards per contest.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Northwestern Wildcats NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Terrapins are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Wildcats are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Terrapins are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Wildcats have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Terrapins’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 0-3.
- The Wildcats’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Maryland vs. Northwestern Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrapins | -560 | -564 | -13.5 | -13.5 |
| Wildcats | +400 | +405 | +13.5 | +13.5 |
4* Free Week 9 NCAA Betting Prediction: Northwestern +13.5
Northwestern’s most recent game against Nebraska saw them look on the defensive side of the ball. I see them as the best bet to cover the spread for this week, with the line at +13.5.
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