Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines for Rutgers vs. Maryland

Not too long ago, these two teams were the brand-new expansion teams.

Rutgers started the season 4-0 but then lost four in a row. They got back on track with an amazing game against Minnesota.

To get into a bowl game, they need one more win, but it will not be easy against Illinois and Michigan State. You do not have to get Win Six right now, but it is getting close.

Their defense has been bad in Big Ten play, as they have lost four of their last five games. You can not just beat Iowa and Penn State to close, so if you lose here, you can forget about going to the bowl.

Rutgers vs Maryland: How to Watch and Game Preview

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Game Time: 6:00 pm ET
How to Watch: FS1
Venue: SECU Stadium, College Park, MD
Teams: Maryland (4-5), Rutgers (5-4)

Why Rutgers Will Win

Rutgers will use its new passing game.

The running game and defense are still very important to the program, but Athan Kaliakmanis, who transferred from Minnesota, has been good the last few weeks. He is not always good, but in his last three games, he threw for 830 yards.

His team is 3-0 when he completes more than 60% of his throws. By running the ball more than five yards per carry, Rutgers is 3-0.

Maryland’s pass defense is so bad that teams are able to complete 61% of their passes and

Why Maryland Will Win

Really? Are you going to count on Rutgers to always be good at passing the ball?

To win, the Scarlet Knights need to keep the score low and move the ball on offense. Kaliakmanis may be playing better, but he only makes about 54% of the throws he makes.

Maryland is better at getting into offensive fights because their passing game is stronger. The team is fine as long as the quarterback connects on at least 65% of his throws. Maryland is 4-1 when this happens.

Being in charge of the clock is just as important when playing a team like Rutgers. Things get ground down really well in Maryland, and…

Rutgers vs Maryland: Who Will Win?

Up until all the turnovers, Maryland will be better than Rutgers.

Rutgers has the fewest penalties in the country, second only to Iowa. They also have the fewest penalty yards, making them the best team in the country. Also, the team has the fewest turnovers of any team in the Big Ten.

There will be at least two turnovers by Maryland. In its last four games, it lost the ball eleven times.