Northwestern vs Maryland on 10/22 by Craig_Brown
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FINAL
31
Game Northwestern
+14½ -115
WIN
Won 0.87
Handicapper Analysis
0
After pulling a 31-28 upset of Nebraska as 12-point home underdogs in their opener, Northwestern proceeded to lose their following five games. Thus, it’s not surprising we are seeing an inflated price on the Terps as they prepare to invade College Park to take on the Wildcats.
But as much of a trainwreck as the Wildcats have been this season, their defense should be able to limit Maryland just enough to keep this one within the margins. The Terps benefited from three Indiana turnovers last week which is why the 38 points they hung on the Hoosiers is a bit misleading.
Northwestern ranks 29th in passing yards and should be able to exploit Maryland’s 114th-ranked pass defense. Let’s grab the generous head start the oddsmakers are giving us with the Wildcats.
But as much of a trainwreck as the Wildcats have been this season, their defense should be able to limit Maryland just enough to keep this one within the margins. The Terps benefited from three Indiana turnovers last week which is why the 38 points they hung on the Hoosiers is a bit misleading.
Northwestern ranks 29th in passing yards and should be able to exploit Maryland’s 114th-ranked pass defense. Let’s grab the generous head start the oddsmakers are giving us with the Wildcats.
