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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 8
(3-3) USC Trojans vs. Maryland Terrapins (3-3)
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 4:00 ET
Venue: SECU Stadium, College Park, MD
Week 8 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) USC -7.5 | Maryland +7.5
Week 8 CFB Moneyline Odds: USC -275 | Maryland +221
College Football Betting Total: O/U 56.5
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This is the first time these two schools have ever met.
USC and Maryland are both 3-3 on the season as they head into this week eight matchup, set for Saturday, October 19th, with a 4:00 ET kick off time.
The game will be played at SECU Stadium in College Park and broadcast on FS1. USC is the -7.5 point favorite, and the over/under line is currently at 56.5 points.
USC Trojans
USC enters Week 8 with a 3-3 record, ranked 13th in our power rankings. They are undefeated at home (3-0) but have struggled on the road (0-2). The Trojans have been favored in four of their six games, going 2-2 as the favorite. Despite their .500 record, they have a 93.4% chance of becoming bowl-eligible.
USC’s ATS record stands at 3-2, with a perfect 3-0 mark at home and 0-2 on the road. They are 2-2 against the spread as the favorite, and their average scoring margin this season is +9.8 points per game.
The over/under line for this week is 56.5 points. USC’s games have averaged an over/under line of 53.9 points, and they have a 2-3 record against the total, with their games averaging 51.5 points.
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USC Trojans Stats
Heading into week 8, USC’s offense is averaging 30.7 points per game, placing them 38th in the nation. However, they rank 24th in our offensive power rankings. Their passing game is their strength, ranking 5th in passing attempts and 8th in completions, with 280.7 yards per game.
Their third-down conversion rate is 46.8%.
Miller Moss leads the Trojans with 1,618 passing yards and a passer rating of 90. He has thrown 11 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Woody Marks has rushed for 579 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Kyron Hudson leads the receivers with 262 yards and one touchdown.
USC’s defense will look to bounce back after giving up 33 points in their latest game, a 33-30 overtime loss to Penn State.
The Trojans allowed 518 total yards, including 400 passing yards, but also forced three interceptions. Despite the high yardage, they held Penn State to 118 rushing yards on 31 attempts.
On the season, USC ranks 32nd nationally, allowing 20.8 points per game. Opponents have averaged 151.7 rushing yards per game and 198.7 passing yards. Quarterbacks have completed 66.9% of their passes against USC, with a passer rating of 80.9.
Maryland Terrapins
Maryland enters Week 8 against USC with a 3-3 record, ranked 53rd in our power rankings. They have a 30% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. At home, the Terrapins are 1-2, while they’ve gone 1-1 on the road this season.
Maryland’s average scoring margin is +5.2 points per game, and they are 2-3 against the spread. They’ve been favored in three games, going 1-2 ATS as the favorite.
The over/under line for this week is 56.5 points. Maryland’s games have averaged 53.8 points, with an average line of 48.1 points. Their over/under record is 4-1 this season.
Maryland Terrapins Stats
Maryland’s offense is centered around their passing game, ranking 9th in passing attempts per game. They are 6th in completions, averaging 27.3 per game, and 14th in passing yards with 303.3 yards per game.
They are also 14th in completion percentage at 68.3% and convert 46.7% of their third downs. Overall, they are 43rd in scoring, with 29.5 points per game, and are ranked 50th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 8.
Billy Edwards Jr. has thrown for 1,740 yards and has a passer rating of 101. He has 11 touchdown passes and 3 interceptions. Roman Hemby leads the rushing attack with 360 yards. Maryland is 93rd in rushing, averaging 134 yards per game.
Tai Felton has 719 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns on 55 catches.
Maryland’s defense is ranked 47th nationally, allowing 24.3 points per game. In their recent game against Northwestern, they gave up 37 points despite allowing just 10 first downs and 286 total yards. Northwestern rushed 31 times for 83 yards but scored three rushing touchdowns.
Maryland’s defense is ranked 35th in the country against the run, allowing 112.8 rushing yards per game. Opponents have averaged 258.3 passing yards per game, which ranks Maryland 130th nationally.
Quarterbacks have completed 55.2% of their passes against Maryland, with a passer rating of 77.7.
USC Trojans vs. Maryland Terrapins NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The USC Trojans are 2-3 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Maryland Terrapins are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the USC Trojans are 3-7 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Maryland Terrapins have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the USC Trojans’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Maryland Terrapins’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 8 NCAA Betting Prediction: Maryland +7.5
Maryland is No. 1 in the Big Ten in time of possession, and they’re going to have to stick to that game plan to win this one this week. I think they can.
Our projections have Maryland winning this week eight matchup against USC by a score of 33-31. Maryland comes into the game as +7.5 point underdogs, but we like their chances to pull off the upset.
With the over/under line set at 56.5 points, we see a lot of value in taking the over, as our projections have these teams combining for 64 points.
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