At the beginning of any conversation about Maryland football is the famed “DMV.” That is the prime recruiting land of District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. The theory is that with the right coach, Maryland football can become a Big Ten title contender. Current head coach Mike Locksley is considered a potentially perfect fit. Cause of his long-standing ties to the DMV. College Football odds progress has been steady. But consistency is yet to become a part of the Terrapins brand. Counter to that is an Iowa program that resembles Old Man River. The Hawkeyes keep rolling along.
Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Maryland Terrapins NCAAF Betting Information
Date and Time: | Friday, October 1, 2021, 8 p.m. ET |
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Location: | Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium, College Park, Maryland |
Iowa at Maryland TV Coverage: | FS1 |
Iowa Hawkeyes at Maryland Terrapins SBG Odds Overview
Wise Guys see the Terps as a potentially live online betting home dog. Of great concern is Iowa’s terrible offense.
Iowa Hawkeyes Team Overview
Iowa got past Colorado State 24-14 as 24-point home overlays. Further, the Hawkeyes and Rams went under the total of 43.5. Iowa has a record of 4-0 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 0-4 over/under. Overall, Iowa ranks 122nd for total offense and 71st for scoring offense. Defensively, the Hawkeyes rank 13th overall and 3rd for points allowed. Spencer Petras threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns as Iowa needed a second-half comeback to win.
Maryland Terrapins Team Overview
Last week, Maryland paid against Kent State 37-16 as 13-point home favorites. The Terrapins and Golden Flashes stayed under a total of 72.5. Maryland is 4-0 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 1-3 over/under. As a result, the Terps rank 12th for total offense and 31st for scoring offense. Defensively, Maryland ranks 41st overall and 9th for points allowed.
Taulia Tagovailoa threw for 384 yards and three touchdowns to spark the Terps. Maryland has won their first four games for the first time since 2016. Meanwhile, Tagovailoa was finding open receivers in another snappy performance. He went 31 for 41, essentially matching his 75.5% completion percentage coming into the game.
Iowa Hawkeyes at Maryland Terrapins Against the Spread
- On the road, Iowa is 60% against the spread
- As a favorite, the Hawkeyes are 56% vs. the odds
- In conference action, Iowa is 58% against the spread
- As an away team, Iowa is 60% under the total
- As a favorite, the Hawkeyes are 73% under the total
- In conference games, Iowa is 72% under the total
- At home, Maryland is 60% against the spread
- As an underdog, the Terrapins are 41% vs. the odds
- In conference action, Maryland is 33% against the spread
- As a home team, Maryland is 50% over/under the total
- Overall, as an underdog, the Terrapins are 67% over the total
- And in conference games, Maryland is 67% under the total
- Iowa is 1-2 against the spread vs. Maryland
- The Hawkeyes and Terrapins are 1-2 over/under the total
- Specifically, at Maryland, Iowa is 0-1 vs. the odds against the Terrapins
- These two teams are 1-0 over/under the total at Maryland.
Iowa Hawkeyes at Maryland Terrapins SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Maryland is in a good position for a big College Football odds upset.
Iowa at Maryland SBG Best Bet: Maryland Terrapins.