The Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-3) host a Big Ten showdown against the Maryland Terrapins (4-3) on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Huntington Bank Stadium.

The Golden Gophers are the favorites (-5.5) in their game versus the Terrapins, with the over/under being 46.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Golden Gophers are -205 and the Terrapins are +167.)

Below you can find our betting primer for this this contest between the Golden Gophers and the Terrapins, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Minnesota vs. Maryland betting lines

• Spread favorite: Golden Gophers (-5.5)
• Moneyline: Golden Gophers (-205), Terrapins (+167)
• Total: 46.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Minnesota vs. Maryland betting info and stats

Minnesota is 4-2-1 against the spread through seven opportunities this season. Minnesota has always covered the spread when playing as favorites by at least 5.5 points (a 2-0 ATS record). Minnesota has been the moneyline favorite three times this season, winning every game. Maryland has three wins against the spread so far this season (3-4-0). When Maryland is an underdog by 5.5 points or more, it has covered the spread one time (1-1 ATS). This will be the fourth time this year Maryland is the moneyline underdog and has gone 2-1 in such contests.

Minnesota vs. Maryland recent stats and trends

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Minnesota has covered the spread twice in its past three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Minnesota games went over the set total one time.
• The last three Minnesota games averaged 39.8 total points, 6.7 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Maryland Terrapins

• Maryland has covered the spread once in its last three matchups while putting together a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• The last three Maryland games averaged 51 total points, 4.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Minnesota vs. Maryland key players

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Max Brosmer has thrown for 1,456 yards (208.0 ypg) to lead Minnesota, completing 68.1% of his passes and tossing eight touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
• Darius Taylor has 432 rushing yards on 89 carries, scoring six touchdowns. He’s also added 223 yards (31.9 per game) on 29 catches with two touchdowns.
• Marcus Major has been handed the ball 52 times this year and racked up 223 yards (31.9 per game) with two touchdowns. He’s also contributed in the passing game with 15 grabs for 115 yards
• Daniel Jackson’s 451 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 62 times and has registered 42 catches and one touchdown.
• Elijah Spencer has put together a 255-yard season so far with two touchdowns, hauling in 22 passes on 34 targets.
• Jah Joyner has collected 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 3.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
• Maverick Baranowski, Minnesota’s top tackler, has 36 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
• Koi Perich leads the team with four interceptions, while also collecting four passes defended.

Maryland Terrapins

• Billy Edwards Jr. has racked up 2,113 yards on 70.1% passing while recording 13 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Roman Hemby, has carried the ball 78 times for 372 yards (53.1 per game) with four touchdowns. He’s also caught 22 passes for 144 yards and one touchdown.
• Nolan Ray has rushed for 239 yards on 45 carries with two touchdowns.
• Tai Felton has hauled in 803 receiving yards on 64 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring six touchdowns as a receiver.
• Kaden Prather has racked up 461 receiving yards (65.9 yards per game) and three touchdowns on 43 receptions.
• Dylan Wade’s 17 grabs (on 25 targets) have netted him 226 yards (32.3 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• Caleb Wheatland leads the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
• Ruben Hyppolite II, Maryland’s tackle leader, has 30 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one interception this year.
• Glendon Miller leads the team with four interceptions, while also putting up 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended.