The Maryland Terrapins are heading to Columbus, Ohio with an unbeaten record as they gear up to face off against the No. 4 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes in a crucial Big Ten East matchup. This marks the first time the Terrapins will be playing in Ohio Stadium.
With a record of 5-0 and 2-0 in the Big Ten, the Terrapins are off to their best start since 2001. In fact, over their past 20 games dating back to 2021, the Terrapins hold an impressive record of 15-5, making them the fourth-best team in the conference.
Meanwhile, the Buckeyes are coming into the game well-rested after a bye week and currently hold a 4-0 record, with a 1-0 record in the Big Ten. Just two weeks ago, Ohio State snatched a 17-14 victory over ninth-ranked Notre Dame at South Bend, Indiana after an impressive comeback.
The game, scheduled for noon ET, promises to be an intense battle between two strong teams. The Terrapins boast an average of 454.8 yards per game, while the Buckeyes are not far behind with an average of 447.5 yards per game.
According to the latest Maryland vs. Ohio State odds from SportsLine, the Buckeyes are favored by 17 points. The over/under for total points scored is set at 56. This means that both teams are expected to put up a fight and rack up the score on the field.
Both teams have standout wide receiver duos. Ohio State boasts Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka, who have been key contributors to the Buckeyes’ offense. On the other hand, Maryland has a solid receiving corps led by Jeshaun Jones and Tai Felton, who have played instrumental roles in the Terrapins’ success this season.
SportsLine’s advanced computer simulation model has already made its predictions for the game and they are available on their website. Known for its impressive track record, the model has generated a profit of over $2,000 for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks against the spread.
According to the model, fans can expect a high-scoring game with a projected total of 59 combined points. Additionally, the model suggests that one side of the spread hits in well over 50% of simulations. For more analysis on the Maryland vs. Ohio State matchup and to find out which side the model is picking, fans can visit SportsLine’s website.
In Saturday’s game, it’s a battle between the undefeated Terrapins and the highly-ranked Buckeyes. It’s a must-watch matchup that will surely have fans on the edge of their seats.
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