Northwestern vs. Maryland Prediction, Odds, Spread: 2024 Week 7 College Football Picks from Expert Model

 Northwestern vs. Maryland Prediction, Odds, Spread: 2024 Week 7 College Football Picks from Expert Model


The Northwestern Wildcats are aiming to continue their winning momentum in the Big Ten series as they take on the Maryland Terrapins on Friday in College Park, Md. Northwestern has won three out of the four previous meetings with Maryland, including a 33-27 win last season. The Wildcats (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) are seeking to qualify for their second consecutive bowl game after playing in the Las Vegas Bowl last year. They have struggled on the road recently, with a 2-4 record since the start of 2023. The Terrapins (3-2, 0-2 Big Ten), on the other hand, have been solid at home, posting a 16-10 record at SECU Stadium since 2020, and are hoping to secure bowl eligibility for the fourth straight season.

The game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET at SECU Stadium. Northwestern is averaging 302.8 yards per game this season, while Maryland averages 451.4. The Terrapins are currently favored by 10.5 points, according to the latest Northwestern vs. Maryland odds via SportsLine consensus, and the over/under for total points is set at 45.5. Before making any picks on this matchup, it's worth checking out the college football predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine model simulates every FBS college football game 10,000 times and has generated over $2,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated college football picks. It has an 8-4 record on top-rated college football picks over the past two weeks. Anyone following the model has seen solid returns.

Now, the model has set its focus on Northwestern vs. Maryland. Head to SportsLine to see its predictions, including these betting lines for the game:

  • Spread: Maryland -10.5
  • Over/Under: 45.5 points
  • Moneyline: Maryland -427, Northwestern +324
  • Northwestern First-Half Moneyline: The Wildcats have hit the first-half money line in seven of their last 10 games, earning +11.40 units.
  • Maryland First-Quarter Game Total Over: The Terrapins have hit the first-quarter game total over in their last six home games, earning +6.15 units.

You can catch the game streaming on FuboTV (free trial available).

Why Maryland Could Win

Redshirt junior quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. has started all five games for Maryland and has been a standout performer. He has completed 72.3% of his passes for 1,444 yards and 11 touchdowns, with only two interceptions. His accuracy was on full display against Villanova, where he completed 28 of 32 passes for a career-high 328 yards in a 38-20 win on Sept. 21. He also posted an impressive 311 yards and two touchdowns against Connecticut in a dominant 50-7 victory on Aug. 31.

Senior wide receiver Kaden Prather has also been a key player for Maryland, catching a touchdown pass in each of the last three games. He led the team with five catches for 66 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown in their recent loss at Indiana. Prather was an All-Big Ten honorable mention last season, finishing with five receiving touchdowns. In his 38 career games, he has 132 receptions for 1,611 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Why Northwestern Could Win

For Northwestern, senior running back Cam Porter leads the ground game with 50 carries for 249 yards and four touchdowns. He has shown big-play ability, including a 44-yard run this season. In the Wildcats' 26-20 double-overtime loss to Duke on Sept. 6, Porter ran for 94 yards and two touchdowns. He followed that performance with 77 rushing yards and a touchdown in a 31-7 victory over Eastern Illinois.

Defensively, senior linebacker Xander Muller has been a standout for Northwestern. He leads the team with 36 tackles, including 19 solo, and has also recorded a sack and a fumble recovery. Muller has been a consistent performer throughout his four years at Northwestern, amassing 252 tackles, 9.5 sacks, five interceptions, and two forced fumbles in his career.

How to Make Picks for Northwestern vs. Maryland

SportsLine’s model is leaning toward the under, projecting a total of 45 points. Additionally, it indicates that one side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations. You can only get the full predictions and picks at SportsLine.

So, who wins Northwestern vs. Maryland, and which side of the spread should you back? Visit SportsLine to find out, as their advanced model—up over $2,000 on its FBS college football picks—has locked in its choice.

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