USC vs. Maryland prediction & betting tips - October 19
The USC Trojans will visit the Maryland Terrapins on Saturday, Oct. 19 in a Big Ten matchup. The Trojans are 3-3, and just 1-3 in conference play in their first season since joining the Big Ten. They have suffered losses to the then-No.18-ranked Michigan Wolverines, Minnesota Golden Gophers and then-No.4-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions.
Meanwhile, the Terrapins are also 3-3, with an 0-3 mark in conference games. They have lost to the Michigan State Spartans, Indiana Hoosiers and Northwestern Wildcats.
USC vs. Maryland game details
Game: USC Trojans at Maryland Terrapins
Date and Time: Saturday, October 19, 4:00 p.m. ET
Venue: SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
USC vs. Maryland betting odds and spread
USC vs. Maryland key stats
The USC Trojans are averaging 30.7 points per game, which ranks 53rd out of 134 teams in the nation. They average 280.7 passing yards and 156.2 rushing yards per game, ranking 26th in passing offense and tied for 72nd in rushing offense. USC has allowed 20.8 ppg, which ranks 43rd in the nation, and 198.0 passing yards and 151.8 rushing yards per game, ranking 45th and 80th, respectively.
Trojans coach Lincoln Riley is in his third season and has led the program to a 22-10 record. He spent the previous five seasons leading the Oklahoma Sooners to a 55-10 mark.
The Maryland Terrapins are averaging 29.5 ppg, which ranks 61st in the nation. They rank 14th in passing offense and 93rd in rushing offense, averaging 303.3 passing yards and 132.0 rushing yards per game. Maryland has allowed 24.3 ppg, which ranks 74th, and 258.3 passing yards and 106.3 rushing yards per game, ranking 109th and 27th, respectively.
Terrapins coach Mike Locksley is in his seventh season and has led the program to a 32-36 record. He previously had a three-year stint leading the New Mexico Lobos to a 2-26 mark.
USC vs. Maryland betting prediction
The USC Trojans and Maryland Terrapins have both struggled in Big Ten play this season. Both teams have done a strong job of moving the ball through the air, meaning that fans could be in for a shootout. While the Trojans should have enough firepower to avoid falling to 3-4, don't expect a blowout in this conference matchup. Look for the Terrapins to lose by no more than a touchdown.
Pick: Maryland Terrapins +7.5 (-118)