Maryland vs Ohio State Picks and Prediction – 10/7/2023

By: Cameron Ross |

Last Updated: 10/01/2023 at 8:42 PM ET

Maryland at Ohio State 10/07/23 - College Football Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 10/7/2023, 4:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: N/A

The Maryland Terrapins go back on the road this week to Columbus, OH for a matchup with the number 4 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Maryland comes into their sixth game of the season undefeated through five games following the 27 point blowout of Indiana in their last game. For more College Action see our College Football Picks. The Maryland offense has been fantastic to start the year averaging nearly 39 points per game on 450 4.8 yards.

Taulia Tagovailoa is the offensive leader for Maryland with 1464 yards and 13 scores on 111 completions this season. Roman Hemby has been one of the best running backs in the country with 309 yards and four touchdowns on 64 carries. Colby McDonald has added 240 yards and two scores, while quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has compiled 68 yards and three scores this season. Jeshaun Jones is the top receiver for Maryland with 319 yards and two touchdowns on 19 catches.

The Ohio State Buckeyes return home this week undefeated following a narrow 3 point win against Notre Dame a few weeks ago. Defensively Ohio State did just enough against Notre Dame allowing just 14 points including none in the first half on 351 total yards of offense. Offensively Ohio State was the better team scoring 17 points on 366 yards.

Kyle McCord led the show for Ohio State completing 21 passes for 240 yards in the game. TreVeyon Henderson boasted a team leading 104 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries, while Chip Trayanum added 13 yards and one score on 6 carries. Emeka Egbuka led the way for the Ohio State receivers with 96 yards on 7 receptions.

Maryland vs Ohio State Prediction

Maryland vs Ohio State Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for vs

Maryland

Maryland are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games.
Maryland are 7-0 SU in their last 7 games.
Maryland are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Ohio State.

Ohio State

Maryland are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games against Ohio State.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Ohio State's last 15 games.
Ohio State are 16-2 SU in their last 18 games.

Our Free NCAA Football Pick for vs

Maryland Terrapins +21

Both teams come into this week playing great football as each will look to continue that trend. Ohio State should have enough talent on both sides of the ball to defend their home field against a good Maryland team. Expect Ohio State to do enough to get the win but Maryland will keep things close enough to cover the number. Final Score Prediction, Ohio State Buckeyes win but Maryland covers 42-27.