- Maryland is a -8.5 point favorite vs. Michigan State
- Michigan State vs. Maryland Total(Over/Under): 44.5 points
- TV Channel: BTN
The Michigan State Spartans 1-0 visit SECU Stadium to take on the Maryland Terrapins 1-0 on Sep. 7 in College Park, MD. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Maryland is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-110).
The Michigan State vs. Maryland Over/Under is 44.5 total points.
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Michigan State vs. Maryland Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Michigan State | +8.5 -110 | 44.5 -115 | +260 |
| Maryland | -8.5 -110 | 44.5 -105 | -350 |
Michigan State vs Maryland Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Maryland will win this game with 75.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Michigan State vs Maryland Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Maryland will cover the spread with 73.6% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Michigan State and Maryland and key player performances this season.
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Michigan State Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Michigan State is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- Michigan State was 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 20% ROI
- Michigan State was 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.15 Units / -100% ROI
- Michigan State was 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 95.24% ROI
Maryland Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Maryland is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Maryland was 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 8.62% ROI
- Maryland was 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Maryland was 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Michigan State: Keys to the Game vs. Maryland
Michigan State is 2-11 (.154) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2022 season– 5th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .464
Michigan State is 1-9 (.100) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– 6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .441
Michigan State is 3-9 (.250) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2022 season– 14th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .513
Michigan State is 3-9 (.250) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .447
Maryland: Keys to the Game vs. Michigan State
Maryland is 14-6 (.700) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2022 season– T-17th-best in FBS; Average: .508
Maryland was 3-2 (.600) when sacking the QB less than 3 times in the 2023 season– T-15th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .386
Maryland was 6-3 (.667) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2023 season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .511
Maryland is 15-7 (.652) when passing for more than 200 yards since the 2022 season– T-22nd-best in FBS; Average: .486
Matchup Notes for Michigan State vs. Maryland
Maryland’s QBs threw for 3,331 passing yards in 12 games (277.6 YPG) last season — 21st-best among FBS teams. Michigan State’s defense allowed 239.5 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Maryland’s WRs gained 2,328 yards on 169 receptions (13.8 YPR) last season — 3rd-best among Big Ten WRs. Michigan State’s defense allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception last season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.
Maryland’s TEs had 64 receptions in 12 games (5.3 per game) last season — 3rd-best among Big Ten TEs. Michigan State’s defense allowed 5.0 receptions per game to TEs last season — T-2nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Michigan State gained 2,344 yards on 217 receptions (just 10.8 YPR) last season — T-22nd-worst among FBS skill players. Maryland’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Michigan State’s RBs averaged just 5.2 yards after the catch last season — 10th-worst among FBS RBs. Maryland’s defense allowed just 11.1 RAC last season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.
Michigan State’s RBs averaged just 5.2 yards after the catch last season — 10th-worst among FBS RBs. Maryland’s defense allowed just 4.4 RAC to RBs last season — 4th-best among FBS defenses.
Michigan State Offensive Stats & Trends
Michigan State RBs averaged just 2.9 Yards per Carry (133 yards/46 carries) in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– T-5th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0
Michigan State gained 2,344 yards on 217 receptions (just 10.8 YPR) last season — T-22nd-worst among FBS skill players. Maryland’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception last season — T-30th-best among FBS defenses.
Michigan State RBs averaged 2.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (149 yards / 51 touches) in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– T-4th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3
Michigan State RBs did not rush for 0a TD on 32 carries (inf Carries Per TD) in close and late situations in the 2023 season– T-worst Carries Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 23.8
Michigan State TEs have averaged 7.5 yards per target (143 yards/19 targets) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 4.7
Maryland Offensive Stats & Trends
Maryland’s QBs threw for 3,331 passing yards in 12 games (277.6 YPG) last season — 21st-best among FBS teams. Michigan State’s defense allowed 239.5 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Maryland’s WRs gained 2,328 yards on 169 receptions (13.8 YPR) last season — 3rd-best among Big Ten WRs. Michigan State’s defense allowed 12.7 Yards Per Reception last season — T-28th-worst among FBS defenses.
Maryland’s TEs had 64 receptions in 12 games (5.3 per game) last season — 3rd-best among Big Ten TEs. Michigan State’s defense allowed 5.0 receptions per game to TEs last season — T-2nd-worst among FBS defenses.
Maryland’s offense threw for 3,352 passing yards in 12 games (279.3 YPG) last season — 22nd-best among FBS offenses. Michigan State’s defense allowed 239.5 passing yards per game last season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Maryland’s WRs gained 2,328 yards on 169 receptions (13.8 YPR) last season — 3rd-best among Big Ten WRs. Michigan State’s defense allowed 12.3 Yards Per Reception to TEs last season — T-29th-worst among FBS defenses.
Michigan State Spartans Defensive Stats & Trends
Michigan State has allowed 3.9 touchdowns per interception (51 TDs allowed, and 13 INT) since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst in the Big Ten; Average: 1.4
Michigan State allowed a Completion Pct of 68% (152 completions/225 attempts) in the 1st half in the 2023 season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 61%
Michigan State has allowed 33 TD passes in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-2nd-most in FBS
Michigan State has allowed 3.9 touchdowns per interception (51 TDs allowed, and 13 INT) since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 1.7
Michigan State has allowed a Completion Pct of 69% (289 completions/422 attempts) in the 1st half since the 2022 season– worst in the Big Ten; Average: 60%
Maryland Terrapins Defensive Stats & Trends
Maryland allowed a Completion Pct of just 33% (4 completions/12 attempts) on 3rd and short in the 2023 season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 60%
Maryland has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (12 completions/28 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– T-3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 62%
Maryland allowed first downs on 17% of pass attempts on 3rd and short in the 2023 season– best in the Big Ten; Average: 45%
Maryland has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (12 completions/28 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– T-5th-best in FBS; Average: 62%
Maryland allowed a Completion Pct of just 33% (4 completions/12 attempts) on 3rd and short in the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 62%
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