The USC Trojans (3-3) hit the road for a Big Ten battle against the Maryland Terrapins (3-3) on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at SECU Stadium.

The Trojans are expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7.5) against the Terrapins. The over/under for this matchup is 56.5 points.

Keep reading to check out our betting primer for this this game between the Trojans and the Terrapins, and discover all of our expert predictions here, too!

USC vs. Maryland betting lines

• Spread favorite: Trojans (-7.5)
• Moneyline: Trojans (-281), Terrapins (+225)
• Total: 56.5 points
• TV Channel: FOX Sports Networks
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

USC vs. Maryland betting info and stats

USC is 4-2-0 against the spread through six opportunities so far this season. USC is 2-1 ATS when the favorite by at least 7.5 points. USC has been moneyline favorites for four games this season, and it has put up a 2-2 record in those contests. Maryland has won two games against the spread this season (2-4-0). When Maryland is an underdog of 7.5 points or more, it has have yet to cover the spread. Maryland has been listed as an underdog on the moneyline twice this season, and it split the two games.

USC vs. Maryland recent stats and trends

USC Trojans

• USC is 2-1 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
• In two of those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• The past three USC games averaged 7.2 fewer points (49.3) than this matchup’s over/under.

Maryland Terrapins

• Maryland is winless against the spread (0-3) and 1-2 overall over its last three matchups.
• In all of those games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• Maryland’s last three outings have ended with an average of 47.8 points scored. That’s 8.7 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

USC vs. Maryland key players

USC Trojans

• Miller Moss has recorded 1,618 yards (269.7 ypg) on 149-of-234 passing with 11 touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
• Jo’Quavious Marks has carried the ball 101 times for a team-high 579 yards on the ground and has found the end zone four times. He’s also tacked on 21 catches for 189 yards (31.5 per game).
• This season, Quinten Joyner has carried the ball 30 times for 294 yards (49 per game) and three touchdowns.
• Kyron Ware-Hudson’s team-high 262 yards as a receiver have come on 22 catches (out of 32 targets) with one touchdown.
• Ja’Kobi Lane has caught 23 passes for 252 yards (42 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
• Zachariah Branch has racked up 23 receptions for 233 yards, an average of 38.8 yards per game.
• Eric Gentry leads the team with two sacks, and also has five TFL and 23 tackles.
• Kamari Ramsey is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s collected 27 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
• Mason Cobb leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 14 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.

Maryland Terrapins

• Billy Edwards Jr. has compiled 1,740 yards (290 per game) while completing 68.4% of his passes and collecting 11 touchdown passes with three interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Roman Hemby, has carried the ball 74 times for 360 yards (60 per game) with three touchdowns. He’s also caught 16 passes for 92 yards and one touchdown.
• Nolan Ray has compiled 185 yards on 39 carries with two touchdowns.
• Tai Felton leads his squad with 719 receiving yards on 55 receptions with five touchdowns.
• Kaden Prather has put up a 350-yard season so far with three touchdowns. He’s caught 34 passes on 53 targets.
• Dylan Wade’s 13 grabs (on 18 targets) have netted him 200 yards (33.3 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• Caleb Wheatland has racked up three sacks to lead the team, while also recording four TFL and 14 tackles.
• Ruben Hyppolite II is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 23 tackles, two TFL, and one interception.
• Glendon Miller has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 17 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.