Buffalo vs Maryland Odds, Lines and Prediction
By Robert Duff in College Football
Updated: November 24, 2022 at 9:18 am ESTPublished:
- The Maryland Terrapins are 24-point home favorites over the Buffalo Bulls in a college football game scheduled for Saturday, September 3
- Buffalo is 1-9 straight up in the last 10 games playing against Big Ten opposition
- Maryland has won eight of its last 11 games when facing a Mid-American Conference opponent
The Maryland Terrapins and Buffalo Bulls will be meeting for the first time ever on the college football field this weekend, and oddsmakers aren’t seeing it as being much of a contest.
The Terrapins of the Big Ten are slated as 24-point home favorites over the Bulls of the Mid-American Conference. This even though Maryland is just 2-7 against the spread over the school’s past nine games.
Let’s take a look at the Buffalo vs Maryland odds and find the best bet for this Week 1 matchup.
Buffalo vs Maryland Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bulls | +24.5 (-110) | O 65 (-110) | +1150 |
| Maryland Terrapins | -24.5 (-110) | U 65 (-110) | -2400 |
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The kickoff for this game at Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium is set for 12:00 pm ET on Saturday, September 3. The weather forecast is predicting cloudy skies, 7 mph wind and a temperature of 89 degrees. The broadcast of the game can be seen on the Big Ten Network.
Buffalo vs Maryland Betting Trends
At moneyline odds of -2400, the Terrapins are offering an implied probability of victory of 96% in the CFB odds. A successful $10 wager on Maryland would deliver a payout of $10.40.
In terms of NCAA public betting trends, there are mixed emotions about the outcome of this game. In moneyline wagering, Buffalo is drawing 88% of all wagers. However, in spread betting, 82% of public money is backing Maryland. Where the total is concerned, 61% of all bets are going with the under.
Buffalo announces Cole Snyder as its QB1 for its week one matchup against Maryland football.
Snyder is a Rutgers transfer but has never seen action against the Terps. https://t.co/aRivtuJ7CA
— Ben Dickson (@bendickson__) August 25, 2022
In NCAA future bets, the Terrapins are +30000 in the National Championship odds. Buffalo is at +250000. Maryland is the +12500 10th betting choice to win the Big Ten title. Â The Bulls are the sixth pick to win the MAC at +1200.
Bulls Come With Stubborn Defense
The strength of the Buffalo roster is a deep, experienced defensive unit. The Bulls are especially dangerous along the interior of the defensive line, and are disruptive pass rushers.
Behind them, James Patterson is among the best linebackers in the nation. Buffalo utilized the transfer portal in a big way to strengthen the secondary.
Buffalo LB James Patterson = elite play pic.twitter.com/q2ozgIxv0r
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) September 18, 2021
Offensively, Buffalo returns just three starters and prefers a ball control game. Rutgers transfer Cole Snyder is the new QB1. The Bulls will be seeking to slow the pace of the game via their rushing attack’s ability to compile time-consuming drives.
Terrapins Deliver Big Play Offense
On the other hand, Maryland is a go big or go home type of team. All five starters are back along the offensive line, which should help to deal with the Buffalo pass rush.
If the Terrapins can offer quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa time in the pocket, the brother of Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa will make life difficult for the Buffalo secondary. Maryland’s receiving corps is among the most talented in the Big Ten.
QB (Day) 1 @tauliaa12 pic.twitter.com/3YKRCJosA2
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) August 30, 2022
Wideout Dontay Demus is back after missing most of last season through injury. He caught 28 balls for 507 yards and three touchdowns in only four games. There’s also Rakim Jarrett, who snared 62 passes for 829 yards and five TDs and the Terrapins added Florida transfer Jacob Copeland.
Maryland is an experienced bunch, returning 16 of 22 starters. The Terrapins easily outdistance the Bulls in terms of speed and athleticism.
Buffalo vs Maryland Prediction
Maryland was 4-0 straight up and against the spread last season in non-conference games. That included a decisive 37-16 verdict over Kent State of the MAC. This Buffalo team isn’t anywhere near as good as that Kent State team was last season.
Terps at Work#TBIA pic.twitter.com/rxWXVAOVUT
— Maryland Football (@TerpsFootball) August 31, 2022
Overall, Maryland is 6-1 ATS in non-conference games under current head coach Mike Locksley. However, the Terrapins are 1-4 ATS in their past five home games.
Last season was the first in charge of Buffalo for head coach Maurice Linguist. The Bulls were 3-8-1 ATS. They’re 5-2 SU in their past seven season openers, but 1-4 ATS in their last five road games.
Pick: Buffalo +24 (-110)
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An industry veteran, Bob literally taught the course on the history of sports at Elder College. He has worked as a Sports Columnist for Postmedia, appeared as a guest on several radio stations, was the Vice President of the Society For International Hockey Research in Ontario, and written 25 books.
