Ohio State returns home laying more than five touchdowns after a ranked road win, while Maryland arrives on a three-game losing and ATS skid. The spread is huge, but the Buckeyes' passing mismatch is just as striking.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | MD +34.5 OHIOST -34.5 | — | O 55.5 U 55.5 |
| DraftKings | MD +35.5 OHIOST -35.5 | — | O 55.5 U 55.5 |
| BetMGM | MD +35.5 OHIOST -35.5 | — | O 56.5 U 56.5 |
| BetRivers | MD +35.5 OHIOST -35.5 | — | O 55.5 U 55.5 |
| Fanatics | MD +35 OHIOST -35 | MD +4000 OHIOST -12000 | O 56 U 56 |
| Bovada | MD +35 OHIOST -35 | — | O 56 U 56 |
| BetOnline.ag | MD +35 OHIOST -35 | — | O 56 U 56 |
| LowVig.ag | MD +35 OHIOST -35 | — | O 56 U 56 |
| Caesars | MD +35.5 OHIOST -35.5 | — | O 55.5 U 55.5 |
Injury Report
Maryland got running backs DeJuan Williams and Iverson Howard back for Nebraska, but tight end Preston Howard was out and linebacker Zahir Mathis remains sidelined with a leg injury. Ohio State played Iowa without starting right tackle Phillip Daniels, while starting nickel Jay Timmons was a game-time decision. Defensive end Zion Grady was cleared and returned to availability.
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Ohio State's passing game is the clearest edge. Julian Sayin has 1,530 yards with 13 touchdowns and one interception, while Jeremiah Smith owns 823 receiving yards and nine scores. Maryland has surrendered 137 points during its three-game skid, and Malik Washington has thrown six interceptions over the last two games.
3 Things to Watch
- Maryland's third-down offense under heavy pressure
- Jeremiah Smith against Maryland's secondary leverage
- Special teams after Maryland's blocked-punt issues
Betting Breakdown
Ohio State enters as a massive home favorite, and the number is supported by both form and efficiency. The Buckeyes are 4-1 straight up and ATS, just beat No. 14 Iowa 31-14, and have held opponents to 12.6 points per game. Maryland is 2-3 overall, 2-3 ATS and has dropped three straight, allowing 35, 54 and 48 points in those defeats. The Terrapins did produce 395 yards at Nebraska, with Chris Durr Jr. exploding for 149 receiving yards, but the same game exposed the problems that make this matchup dangerous: two Malik Washington interceptions, repeated penalties, poor third-down execution and special-teams breakdowns. Ohio State can attack all of those weaknesses with Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith operating one of the nation's most productive passing games. The 35.5-point spread creates obvious backdoor and rotation risk, especially if Ohio State controls the game early, but Maryland needs a major reduction in mistakes just to keep the margin manageable.
Maryland Betting Outlook
Maryland's first two wins have been followed by three straight losses and three straight ATS defeats, so the betting case for the Terps starts with cleaner football. Malik Washington has thrown six interceptions across the UCLA and Nebraska losses, and Maryland converted only 1 of 14 third downs in Lincoln. The positive is that DeJuan Williams returned with 78 rushing yards and Chris Durr Jr. posted 149 receiving yards, giving the offense more balance than it showed against UCLA. Covering more than five touchdowns will still require Maryland to avoid short fields, protect Washington and prevent special teams mistakes from snowballing.
Ohio State Betting Outlook
Ohio State returned from Iowa with a 31-14 ranked road win, moving to 4-1 overall and 4-1 ATS. Julian Sayin has now thrown for 1,530 yards, 13 touchdowns and only one interception, while Jeremiah Smith has 823 receiving yards and nine scores through five games. The Buckeyes are also 3-0 at Ohio Stadium, where they have scored 56, 59 and 42 points. The main betting concern is the enormous spread: once Ohio State builds control, substitutions and a slower second-half pace can create backdoor exposure. Still, the talent, passing efficiency and defensive floor clearly favor the home side.
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Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio State Buckeyes FAQ
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The current home spread is OHIOST -35.5, while the away spread is MD +35.5.
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The current total is 55.5.
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Ohio State's passing game is the clearest edge. Julian Sayin has 1,530 yards with 13 touchdowns and one interception, while Jeremiah Smith owns 823 receiving yards and nine scores. Maryland has surrendered 137 points during its three-game skid, and Malik Washington has thrown six interceptions over the last two games.
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