Ohio State looks to cover the Buckeyes-Terrapins point spread this week and improve its overall 4-1 mark when they host Maryland in Week 6 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the betting Sportsbook line for this matchup, the Ohio State Buckeyes sat as -31-point favorite, according to Sportsbook. The total had not been posted early in the week, so check the lines pages for the latest.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas run early in the week pointed to a 49-14 win for the Buckeyes on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio State Buckeyes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Ohio State bring a 4-1 record (2-3 ATS) to the Week 6 betting matchup against the 3-1 Maryland Terrapins, who are 3-1 ATS against the spread. Over under betting has seen Ohio State go 3-2 so far and the Terrapins go 3-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ohio State vs Maryland injuries news.
The game pits the Ohio State Buckeyes, currently No. 3 in our Odds Shark NCAA Football Power Rankings, against the Maryland Terrapins, who rate No. 121 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Ohio State's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 42.6 PPG, against a Maryland defense that ranks No. 92 this week at 30 PPG. The Ohio State aerial game is averaging 323.8 yards per game, more than the Maryland Terrapins secondary allows through the air, 248 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Maryland Terrapins own the league's No. 25-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 89 yards per game when on the road. Ohio State, on the other hand, rates No. 48 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Ty Johnson ran through the Minnesota defense for 130 yards in Maryland's last game, handing the Golden Gophers a 31-24 setback on Saturday at TCF Bank Stadium.
Demario McCall ran through the Rutgers defense for 103 yards in Ohio State's last game, handing the Scarlet Knights a 56-0 setback on Saturday at High Point Solutions Stadium.
- Maryland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Maryland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Maryland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
- Maryland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Ohio State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Ohio State is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games
- Ohio State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Ohio State is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Maryland home to Northwestern, Saturday, October 14th
Ohio State at Nebraska, Saturday, October 14th
