California-Maryland Preview

The California Golden Bears and the Maryland Terrapins will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Byrd Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Bears listed as 15-point favorites versus the Terrapins, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
California took a 42-3 lead into halftime in Week 2 and rolled from there to a 66-3 win over Washington State.
The Golden Bears had no trouble covering the 13.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the posted total (51.5).
Chris Turner was intercepted three times in Maryland’s 24-14 loss to Middle Tennessee in Week 2.
The Terrapins had been listed as 12.5-point favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (42.5).
Current streak:
California has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
California: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Maryland: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
California most recently:
When playing in September are 10-0
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

Maryland most recently:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
California is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
California is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Maryland is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Maryland is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
California home to Colorado State, Saturday, September 27
Maryland home to Eastern Michigan, Saturday, September 20

 

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