Maryland At Michigan State Odds: Sportsbooks Like Sparty To Rebound At Home

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The Spartans’ defense failed to rescue the team from a below-average offensive display on their away game, marking the first occurrence this season. Although the loss against Purdue dealt a significant blow to Sparty’s chances of securing a Big Ten East Division title, a spot in the conference title game, and a spot in the College Football Playoff, the latest odds for the Maryland at Michigan State game bring some relief to green and white fans.

Michigan State is favored by 14 points in their upcoming game against Maryland, as the latter has had difficulties scoring in away games within the Big Ten conference. The Spartans need to maintain focus and avoid underestimating their opponent in order to win by a margin that covers the spread. It is crucial for them to forget any past mistakes and not become distracted by upcoming games.

NCAA Odds: Maryland Terrapins at Michigan State Spartans

Sportsbooks like Sparty big in Maryland at Michigan State odds

Those who keep up with Michigan sports betting are aware that the Spartans currently have one of the largest 13-point spreads in their favor for this season. With the point total at around 63 points as of Monday evening, it seems that Michigan State is poised to release their frustration on the Terrapins as well.

BetRivers Sportsbook and DraftKings Sportsbook were the first two MI sportsbook apps to launch, with their markets set at 13.5 points. However, other MI sportsbook apps are still in the process of developing their markets.

The game’s total score at BetRivers is 63.5, whereas DraftKings and FanDuel Sportsbook have it at 61.5. However, DraftKings is more confident in Michigan State’s victory, setting the moneyline at -525.

Michigan State has a 6-2-1 record against the spread this season, but their performance at home drops to 2-1-1. As a home favorite, their record decreases further to 1-1-1. On the other hand, Maryland has a 0-2-0 record against the spread as a road underdog. When the Spartans are the home favorite, the over has hit in 2 out of 3 games.

Sparty holds a 9-2 record against the Terps historically, with their last encounter taking place on Nov. 30, 2019. Michigan State has emerged victorious in the previous three matchups and has won six out of the last seven in East Lansing. For dedicated Sparty supporters eager to witness their attempt at securing a seventh win out of the last eight meetings, here’s how you can watch.

How to watch: Michigan State Spartans vs. Maryland Terrapins

• Michigan State (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) will be facing Maryland (5-4, 2-4) in an upcoming matchup.
• The specified time is 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 13th.
• The location is Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI.
• The television channel broadcasting this event is Fox, and the announcers for the event are Joe Davis and Brock Huard.
• Livestreaming online: Fox Sports App
• The Spartan Media Network spans across the state with 25 affiliates.

Maryland’s conference road struggles

Maryland has struggled to score in their three Big Ten road games this season, with their highest point total reaching only 20. Interestingly, if we exclude their victories over Illinois and Indiana, the Terrapins’ maximum scoring potential in the remaining four games is a mere 17 points.

They have only scored a total of 33 points in their two conference road losses, while their defense had a tough time trying to contain their opponents. Ohio State managed to score 66 points against Maryland, while Minnesota put up 34 points against them.

While Michigan State hasn’t been particularly dominant in their offensive performance during home Big Ten games, it is worth noting that they only scored a total of 60 points against Michigan and Nebraska. Considering the average scoring output of these two teams in similar situations, there is a possibility that the Terrapins could pull off a narrow upset against the spread.

In order for the Spartans to cover the spread, their defense must continue to pressure Terps quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa, who has faced 18 sacks in nine games and has recorded 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions this season.

Sparty currently holds the second position in the Big Ten in terms of sacks, thanks to the impressive performance of defensive line players Jacub Panasiuk and Jeff Pietrowski, who have collectively accumulated 10 sacks this season. In order to regain their winning momentum, it will be essential for them to maintain focus on their pass rush technique during Saturday’s game and avoid becoming overly confident.

Invoking the ‘trap game’ narrative

Despite no longer being undefeated, Michigan State still has the ability to determine their fate in the Big Ten East. They have a crucial matchup against the unbeaten Ohio State Buckeyes on November 20th. If they secure a victory at the Horseshoe, they will be on equal footing with Ohio State in the standings and possess the advantage of the head-to-head tiebreaker.

To earn selection from the CFP committee, Sparty simply needs to defeat Penn State at home in their last regular-season game. Additionally, a victory in the Big Ten championship against the winner of the closely contested Big Ten West (currently tied at 4-2 by four teams) might solidify their case.

Saturday’s game against Maryland evokes a sense of a “trap game” despite the excitement it brings to fans. However, it could also serve as an opportunity for the Spartans to showcase their strength before facing the Buckeyes. Bettors will have to make their own judgement on this particular game.

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