In a clash of the South Atlantic, the Maryland Terrapins match up against the No. 25 team in the NCAAF standings NC State Wolfpack in Duke’s Mayo Bowl.
Both are competitive teams, with one reigning supreme on offense and the other a powerhouse on defense.
The game is worth betting for, as our experts give the Maryland vs. NC State moneyline, spread, and players to look out for.
Maryland Terrapins vs. NC State Wolfpack Odds
Maryland Season Forecast
Although Maryland did not have the season they wanted with a 7-5 record, they impressed viewers all year long.
Two of their three top-25-ranked games on their NCAAF schedule ended very close, with one within two touchdowns and the other within one.
Both of those teams are now in the college football playoffs, showing resilience and consistency against some of the best opponents.
On the season, they average about 29 points per game paired with 24 points allowed. This puts them as 49th in total offense with 406.5 offensive yards per game and 52nd in defense with 362.2 yards allowed per game. They may not excel on defense, but they are very good on both sides of the ball.
Moneyline
Opening Line
In the Maryland vs NC State moneyline, the moneyline for Maryland is -105, a very slim margin.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
After their 30-0 loss to No. 9 Penn State, the moneyline was much more in favor of the opponent. However, their close game against Ohio State and blowout against Rutgers boosted the odds.
What Make Lose the Bet
The NC State Wolfpack defense will make or break the Maryland vs NC State moneyline with their ability to shut down elite offenses.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The spread line for Maryland is +1.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The spread sits at +1 due to their competitiveness against highly touted teams, making NC State a worthy opponent to test their skills.
What Make Lose the Bet
If Taulia Tagovailoa gets shut down on offense, everything around him goes down too. His success is imperative to a team win.
Total
Opening Line
The NCAAF odds total is over 46.5 points.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
While Maryland is serviceable on offense, NC State is great on defense and below average on offense. NC State will not score very much, but neither will Maryland.
What Make Lose the Bet
If Maryland Terrapins can still dominate on offense, the over may hit.
Maryland Betting Trend to Know
Maryland is 6-6 against the spread, an even .500. However, they are 5-7 in the over/under. They are also 0-4 as the underdogs, but 50% of bets are being placed on Maryland to cover.
NC State Season Forecast
NC State, regardless of their 8-4 record in NCAAF games, places No. 25 in the country. They have competed against some very talented teams. However, some games were closer than they should have been.
NC State is a powerhouse on defense, ranking 15th in touchdowns allowed and 20th in yards per game allowed. Their defense only let up 19.42 points per game, one of the better numbers in football.
Moneyline
Opening Line
In the Maryland vs NC State moneyline, the moneyline for NC State is -115, very close to that of their opponent.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
They only remain so close in the moneyline due to their strength of schedule and lack of dominant wins.
What Make Lose the Bet
This bet fully depends on if the offense can keep up with Maryland. NC State averages almost four fewer points per game, meaning they still can lose regardless of defensive efforts.
Spread Line
Opening Line
The spread in the NCAAF picks for NC state sits at -1, which insists on picking a winner.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
The team is mostly favored due to their impressive defense and ranking in the top 25.
What Make Lose the Bet
Maryland has been known to keep games very close with better teams than NC State, and it may translate very well.
Total
Opening Line
The under for the game is 46.5.
How the Line Has Moved and Why
NC State is not an incredibly efficient offensive team, with only 31 total offensive touchdowns on the season.
What Make Lose the Bet
Maryland is not known for their defensive efforts, and NC State has been known to break off an occasional 25-point game, which could ruin a bet on the under.
NC State Betting Trend to Know
The Wolfpack are 4-8 against the spread due to their very close games, yet 6-6 with the over/under. They have only received 33.3% of bets for the spread, despite their 6-1 record as the favorites.
Most Profitable Players of this Matchup to Bet On
- Taulia Tagovailoa – QB, Maryland
- Roman Hemby – RB, Maryland
- Christopher Dunn – PK, NC State
Taulia Tagovailoa is playing against a top defense in a bowl game, and against Ohio State Buckeyes, he showed he could perform on the big stage.
His 293 yards and 3 touchdowns are valuable, worth betting on the over in passing yards barring college football injuries.
Roman Hemby is an incredible back, and his 10 touchdowns on the season are worth an anytime touchdown scorer bet.
Lastly, Christopher Dunn is one of the best kickers in college football, with a 96% field goal percentage. He is 8-9 in 40-49 yard field goals and 2-2 in 50+. Seeing him hit a field goal or two seems like a given.
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