The Big Ten team is not exactly making a layup here.
Before beating Virginia, Maryland lost badly to Michigan State in the first game of the Big Ten season. Now, Maryland has to play the No. 5 FCS team in the country.
This is more than just a pay game for the Terps to get ready for Indiana because Villanova is 3-0 and has a good enough defense.
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Maryland vs Villanova How to Watch
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET
Venue: SECU Stadium, College Park, MD
How to Watch: BTN
Maryland (2-1), Villanova (3-0)
Why Villanova Will Win
The Wildcats know how to defend.
The offense is not great, but the defense is! Over the first three weeks, they have only given up 11 points per game, they are great on third downs, and the offense is not turning the ball over, which helps the defense.
The defense is not being put in a bad spot.
Maryland’s offensive line has been a little too weak, and the defense is not getting to the QB or the backfield.
Why Maryland Will Win
It is clicking for Billy Edwards Jr. Over 70% of his passes are going through, and he only had one interception. Against Virginia, he changed his strategy and made intermediate throws after going deeper against UConn and Michigan State.
Let us get up quickly and take an early lead. The Terps should be fine. For Villanova to get back in the game, its passing game is not scary enough. It needs to run, or else.
As of now, Maryland has given up just one touchdown and 3.7 yards per run. Villanova runs for more than 200 yards every game, and…
Maryland vs Villanova: Who Will Win
The Wildcat system will be tough, but it will not be able to get through.
Even though Maryland will not play their best, they will finally start to pull away after a rough first 20 minutes.
Maryland vs Villanova Prediction, Betting Lines
Maryland 37, Villanova 13
Line: Maryland -17.5, o/u: 43.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2.5
Maryland vs Villanova Must See Rating: 1.5
