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 meet 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 10.5 points in the outing. The over/under is set at 55.5.

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Odds for Penn State vs. Maryland

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Over/Under Insights

  • Penn State has combined with its opponents to score more than 55.5 points just two times this season.
  • Maryland's games have gone over 55.5 points in four of eight chances this season.
  • Saturday's total is 0.3 points lower than the two team's combined 55.8 points per game average.
  • This contest's over/under is 8.1 points more than the 47.4 these two squads combine to allow 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.
  • The 55.5-point over/under for this game is 2.5 points below the 58 points per game average total in Terrapins games this season.

Penn State Stats and Trends

  • In Penn State's eight games this year, it has five wins against the spread.
  • The Nittany Lions have covered the spread twice this season when favored by 10.5 points or more (in four chances).
  • Penn State's games this year have hit the over on two of eight set point totals (25%).
  • The Nittany Lions average 26.5 points per game, 3.9 fewer than the Terrapins allow per contest (30.4).
  • When Penn State records more than 30.4 points, it is 1-1 against the spread and 2-0 overall.
  • The Nittany Lions rack up 22 fewer yards per game (376.4) than the Terrapins allow per outing (398.4).
  • In games that Penn State churns out more than 398.4 yards, the team is 2-1 against the spread and 3-0 overall.
  • The Nittany Lions have turned the ball over 10 times this season, three more turnovers than the Terrapins have forced (7).
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for Penn State at SISportsbook.

Maryland Stats and Trends

  • In Maryland's eight games this season, it has three wins against the spread.
  • The Terrapins have yet to cover the spread this season when underdogs by 10.5 points or more.
  • Maryland has eclipsed the over/under in 50% of its opportunities this season (four times in eight games with a set point total).
  • This year the Terrapins put up 12.3 more points per game (29.3) than the Nittany Lions allow (17).
  • When Maryland scores more than 17 points, it is 3-2 against the spread and 5-0 overall.
  • The Terrapins average 89 more yards per game (431.1) than the Nittany Lions give up per matchup (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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