Maryland vs. Penn State Picks, Predictions College Football Week 11: Third Place in Big Ten East Up for Grabs
While Ohio State and Michigan remain undefeated, the Terrapins and Nittany Lions can still fight for third in the Big Ten East. Let's dive into the matchup in our Maryland-Penn State picks.
The Big Ten title may be out of reach for Maryland and Penn State, but both teams have earned six wins and are still looking to reach a New Year’s Six bowl game.
Here are our Maryland-Penn State college football picks for Week 11 (odds via DraftKings Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook; Pick confidence is based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
Check out our college football Week 11 roundup, games to watch, and best against-the-spread picks.
Maryland vs. Penn State Game Info
Date: Saturday, Nov. 12, 3:30 p.m. ET
TV: Big Ten Network, FOX Sports
Location: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania
Weather: 61 degrees, 30% chance of precipitation, 9-mph winds
Maryland vs. Penn State Odds
Maryland vs. Penn State Odds Analysis
FanDuel is offering Maryland at +310 and Penn State at -400. BetMGM is posting Maryland at +300 and Penn State at -375, and DraftKings is listing +320 for Maryland while pricing Penn State at -390. Penn State is getting 90% of the cash and 84% of the tickets.
The total sits at 57 through most sportsbooks, with the Under drawing nearly all of the action so far.
Maryland vs. Penn State Picks
Maryland vs. Penn State ATS Pick
Penn State -10.5 (-105) ★★★
The Nittany Lions have covered the spread in three straight games, including a 13.5-point spread against Indiana. Meanwhile, the Terrapins have dropped four of their last five contests ATS against Big Ten opponents.
Penn State is also 5-3 ATS when facing Maryland. The Nittany Lions have covered in three of the last four matchups, including in 2022 as double-digit favorites.
With Penn State averaging 34.4 points per game while the Terrapins are averaging 31.3, it will be a tight game to start. But as Jahan Dotson showed last year against Maryland’s secondary, Parker Washington will be able to run free.
Maryland vs. Penn State O/U Pick
Over 57 (-110) ★★★★
The Over has hit twice during Maryland's last four games, and in four straight Penn State games.
Penn State is averaging a margin of victory of 33.2 points per game during its six wins in 2022. The Nittany Lions have tallied 31-plus points in three straight contests. Sean Clifford has thrown for 2,045 yards and 16 touchdowns, including almost 900 yards and seven scores over his last three outings.
As for Maryland, it's recorded 27-plus points in four of its last five games. Taulia Tagovailoa has accumulated 2,078 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Terrapins.
Maryland vs. Penn State Prop Pick
Parker Washington anytime touchdown scorer (+105) ★★★
After scoring against both Minnesota and Ohio State, Parker Washington registered just four receptions for 30 yards against Indiana during Penn State’s blowout win. He'll now be leaned on more heavily against Maryland.
The Terrapins' pass defense struggled against Indiana and Purdue, and the team has allowed at 23-plus points against in each of its last four games.
The Terrapins are giving up 239 passing yards per game and have allowed 15 touchdowns against through the air and 11 on the ground. With the way Clifford is throwing the ball and the appealing matchup, Washington will be a top target for Penn State on Saturday.
Where to Bet on Maryland-Penn State Picks
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Maryland-Penn State picks made 11/10/2022 at 2:15 p.m. ET
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