The Northwestern Wildcats (2-3) visit SECU Stadium to take on the Maryland Terrapins (3-2) on Oct. 11 in College Park, MD. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT.
Maryland is a betting favorite in Week 7, with the spread sitting at -10 (-110).
The Northwestern vs. Maryland Over/Under is 45.5 total points.
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Northwestern vs Maryland Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Maryland will win this game with 76.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Northwestern and Maryland, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Northwestern vs Maryland Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Maryland will cover the spread with 66.1% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Northwestern Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+10.65 Units / 105% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+10.40 Units / 103% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.85 Units / 69% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.25 Units / 51% ROI)
Maryland Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Maryland has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in their last 6 games at home (+6.15 Units / 96% ROI)
- Maryland has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+3.95 Units / 59% ROI)
- Maryland has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
- Maryland has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 6 games at home (+1.10 Units / 9% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Northwestern players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Northwestern Player Prop Bets Today
- Bryce Kirtz has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Cam Porter has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 77% ROI)
- A.J. Henning has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Maryland players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Maryland Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Kaden Prather has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Tai Felton has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Roman Hemby has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Roman Hemby has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Northwestern Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Northwestern is 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.2 Units / -27.27% ROI).
- Northwestern is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -9.21% ROI
- Northwestern is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 20.22% ROI
- Northwestern is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.15 Units / -26.44% ROI
Maryland Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Maryland is 2-3 against the spread this college football season (-1.35 Units / -24.32% ROI).
- Maryland is 3-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.15 Units / -3.14% ROI
- Maryland is 4-1 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI
- Maryland is 1-4 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI
Northwestern is 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .443
Northwestern is 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-15th-worst in FBS; Average: .390
Northwestern is 5-8 (.385) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2023 season– 11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .611
Northwestern is 6-3 (.667) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-24th-best in FBS; Average: .506
Maryland is undefeated (8-0) when rushing for 120 or more yards since the 2023 season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .729
Maryland is 11-7 (.611) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-32nd-best in FBS; Average: .451
Maryland is 2-5 (.286) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-18th-worst in FBS; Average: .506
Maryland is 6-2 (.750) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .496
Maryland’s offense has thrown for 1,524 passing yards in 5 games (304.8 YPG) this season — 12th-best among FBS offenses. Northwestern’s defense has allowed 254.2 passing yards per game this season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Maryland’s QBs has thrown for 1,524 passing yards in 5 games (304.8 YPG) this season — 12th-best among FBS teams. Northwestern’s defense has allowed 254.2 passing yards per game this season — 25th-worst among FBS defenses.