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