Penn State vs. Maryland College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Maryland Terrapins college football matchup on November 6, 2021.

Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Jahan Dotson (5) catches a pass behind Ohio State Buckeyes safety Ronnie Hickman (14) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. Penn State At Ohio State Football

The Maryland Terrapins (5-3, 0-0 Big Ten) and the 15th-ranked passing attack will play the No. 22 Penn State Nittany Lions (5-3, 0-0 Big Ten) and the 25th-ranked passing defense on Saturday, November 6, 2021. The Nittany Lions are favored by 10 points in the game. The game's point total is set at 55.5.

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Odds for Penn State vs. Maryland

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Over/Under Insights

  • Penn State and its opponents have combined for 55.5 points just two times this year.
  • Maryland and its opponents have combined to score more than 55.5 points in four of eight games this season.
  • The two teams combine to average 55.8 points per game, 0.3 more than the total in this contest.
  • This contest's over/under is 8.1 points more than the 47.4 these two squads combine to surrender per game this season.
  • Nittany Lions games have an average total of 51.9 points this season, 3.6 fewer than Saturday's over/under.
  • In 2021, games involving the Terrapins have averaged a total of 58 points, 2.5 more than the set over/under in this contest.

Penn State Stats and Trends

  • Against the spread, Penn State is 5-3-0 this season.
  • This season, the Nittany Lions have two against the spread wins in four games as a favorite of 10 points or more.
  • Penn State's games this year have gone over the total in two out of eight opportunities (25%).
  • This year, the Nittany Lions average 3.9 fewer points per game (26.5) than the Terrapins surrender (30.4).
  • Penn State is 1-1 against the spread and 2-0 overall in games when it scores more than 30.4 points.
  • The Nittany Lions collect 22 fewer yards per game (376.4), than the Terrapins allow per matchup (398.4).
  • Penn State is 2-1 against the spread and 3-0 overall when the team amasses over 398.4 yards.
  • The Nittany Lions have turned the ball over three more times (10 total) than the Terrapins have forced a turnover (7) this season.
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Penn State at SISportsbook.

Maryland Stats and Trends

  • Maryland has played eight games, with three wins against the spread.
  • The Terrapins have yet to cover the spread this year when underdogs by 10 points or more.
  • Maryland's games this season have eclipsed the over/under four times in eight opportunities (50%).
  • The Terrapins rack up 29.3 points per game, 12.3 more than the Nittany Lions surrender (17).
  • When Maryland scores more than 17 points, it is 3-2 against the spread and 5-0 overall.
  • The Terrapins rack up 89 more yards per game (431.1) than the Nittany Lions allow per outing (342.1).
  • In games that Maryland totals more than 342.1 yards, the team is 3-2 against the spread and 5-0 overall.
  • The Terrapins have turned the ball over 13 times, one fewer times than the Nittany Lions have forced turnovers (14).
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

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