Eastern Michigan-Maryland Preview

The fans at Byrd Stadium will be treated to a game between the Eastern Michigan Eagles and the Maryland Terrapins when they take their seats on Saturday. Oddsmakers currently have the Terrapins listed as 21½-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game's total is sitting at 52. Dwayne Priest led Eastern Michigan with 80 yards rushing on 13 carries in a 41-17 home loss to the Toledo Rockets in Week 3. The Eagles failed to cover the 2-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the posted total of 54.5. Running back Da'Rel Scott ran for two touchdowns as Maryland beat the California Golden Bears 35-27 in Week 3. The Terps pulled off the upset as the Bears could not cover the 14-point spread, and the combined points played OVER the posted total of 54. Current streak: Eastern Michigan has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Eastern Michigan: 1-2 SU, 0-2 ATS Maryland: 2-1 SU, 1-1 ATS Eastern Michigan most recently: When playing in September are 2-8 When playing on grass are 1-9 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 2-8 Maryland most recently: When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on grass are 5-5 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Eastern Michigan's last 5 games on the road Eastern Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Eastern Michigan is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games Eastern Michigan is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road Maryland is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home Next up: Eastern Michigan home to Northern Illinois, Saturday, September 27 Maryland at Clemson, Saturday, September 27