Week four of the college football schedule kicks off Saturday when big ten rivals collide, and the undefeated Mayland Terrapins take on the 3-0 Michigan Wolverines.
It’s been a while since Maryland football has been competitive like they are in this contest against the Wolverines. Continue reading for our fifth week of college football picks and our Maryland vs. Michigan best bets.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan Wolverines
Mayland vs. Michigan Previous Records
Maryland Terrapins:
The Maryland Terrapins are coming off a big win against the SMU. The Terrapins pulled out a heart-stopping 34-27 victory and improved to 3-0 this season.
Maryland came out of the game like a wrecking ball. In their opening game, they ran over Buffalo like they were offended that Buffalo even showed up to play. If that’s what you call it. They went on to win that contest 31-10
Charlotte didn’t fair any better in week two against the Terrapins Maryland would go on to make easy work of them as well, winning 56-21.
Michigan Wolverines:
The Wolverines are right back where they left off last year before they were knocked out of the playoffs by the then eventual champs Georgia Bulldogs. Michigan is coming off a 59-0 thumping over Connecticut, improving to 3-0.
Michigan opened up their 2022 season like there was no opponent across from them, which was essentially true, as the Wolverines went on to demolish Colorado State 51-7.
Then came to the real challenge, or not. In week two, the Wolverines took on Hawaii and smacked them around, putting a 56-10 thank for coming, goodbye beat down on them.
Maryland vs. Michigan Betting Analysis
Maryland Terrapins
Maryland has been clicking on all cylinders this year. They have been dominant offensively both through the air and on the ground.
Thus proving they’re a legit threat in both the run game and the passing game. Being balanced on offense is a must to have any chance at winning the Big Ten.
The Terrapins have a dynamic passing attack. Not only can they beat you over the top, they also have the skill and talent level to bet you with short and intermediate routes as well. They are very sophisticated and patient in their passing attack.
Maryland on the Ground
On the ground, Maryland is just as deadly. They can beat you up at the line of scrimmage or run around with a core of very quick linemen and running backs.
Defensively they have been just as impressive, really stopping drives early and ranking in the top ten in three and outs. They have an excellent secondary as well as a dominant front seven to really stop opponents in their tracks.
Michigan Wolverines
While what the Terrapins have done this year has been. But the Wolverines present a whole new challenge and are a whole different caliber of opponent.
Jim Harbaugh has really changed things for the better since he took over as head for the Wolverines and the Michigan football stats are once again dominant on both sides of the ball.
Michigan can knock you out over the top with speedy receivers or between the hash marks with their big physical tight ends that love to make contact with opposing defenses.
Not to mention, the Wolverines have no problem playing bully ball and running it right down your throat. They can also get around you on the edges and make a house call with some track meet level speed at the running back position.
Wolverines Defense
Defensively, the Wolverines love punching teams in the mouth upfront and stopping the opposing team dead in their tracks when trying to run the ball up the middle.
Michigan has yet to give up a big play over the top and good luck putting a methodical 12-15 play drive together against them.
They are a complete and well-rounded defensive team that can match up against any offense and in any style.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan Wolverines Odds Breakdown
Maryland Terrapins
The Terrapins (+17) are big underdogs in this contest with +600 money line odds.
Michigan Wolverines
The Wolverines (+17) are -800 money line favorites are still represent good value for our Maryland vs. Michigan bets.
Maryland Terrapins vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Pick and Prediction
This week we’re taking the Wolverines -17 and under 64 ½ total points scored for our Maryland vs. Michigan best bets.
NCAAF Pick: Michigan Wolverines -17 (-110)
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