The bookmakers think the Transperfect Music City Bowl between the Auburn Tigers and Maryland Terrapins will be a close one, with the Tigers favored by 2.5 points. The action kicks off at 2:00 PM ET on December 30, 2023, airing on ABC from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. An over/under of 50 points has been set for the outing.
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Auburn vs. Maryland Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | -2.5 | -115 | -105 | 50 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland (+2.5) | Over (50) | Maryland 26 Auburn 25 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison
| Auburn | Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 27.3 (70) | 29.6 (58) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 21.9 (34) | 23.3 (46) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 15 (92) | 12 (50) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 15 (35) | 19 (7) |
Auburn vs. Maryland Betting Insights
Auburn Stats and Trends
- Auburn has covered six times in 12 chances against the spread this season.
- The Tigers have an ATS record of 3-3 when playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this season.
- Auburn and its opponent have combined to go over the point total five out of 12 times this season.
- The Tigers and their opponents have scored more than 50 points in five of 12 games this season.
- War Eagle’s contests this year have an average total of 50.9, 0.9 more points than this game’s over/under.
Maryland Stats and Trends
- Maryland is 5-6-0 ATS this year.
- The Terrapins have covered the spread once when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
- Maryland games have hit the over six out of 11 times this season.
- The Terps have played eight games this season that ended with a combined score over 50 points.
- UMD’s games this year have had a 50.5-point total on average, 0.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Auburn Players to Watch
- Payton Thorne leads the team with 1,671 passing yards (139.3 yards per game) and has a 62.6% completion percentage this year (149-of-238) while throwing 15 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He also has 520 rushing yards on 125 carries with three touchdowns, averaging 43.3 yards per game.
- Jarquez Hunter has run for a team-leading 865 yards on 146 carries (78.6 yards per game) while scoring seven touchdowns.
- This season Rivaldo Fairweather has 33 receptions for a team-high 349 receiving yards (34.9 per game) and six touchdowns.
- Ja’Varrius Johnson’s stat line this year shows 18 catches for 314 yards and three touchdowns. He puts up 39.3 receiving yards per game.
- This season Jay Fair is averaging 30.0 yards per game, with 30 catches for 300 yards and two touchdowns.
Maryland Players to Watch
- Taulia Tagovailoa leads the team with 3,377 passing yards (281.4 yards per game) and has a 66.4% completion percentage this year (290-of-437) while throwing 25 touchdowns with 11 interceptions.
- Roman Hemby has run for a team-leading 663 yards on 135 attempts (55.3 yards per game) while scoring four touchdowns. He also averages 24.0 receiving yards per game, grabbing 37 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns.
- Colby McDonald has 283 yards on 47 carries (25.7 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Jeshaun Jones has hauled in 53 receptions for 747 yards, best on his team, and four touchdowns. He averages 67.9 receiving yards per game.
- Tai Felton’s stat line this year shows 48 catches for 723 yards and six touchdowns. He puts up 60.3 receiving yards per game.
- Kaden Prather has totaled 609 yards on 41 receptions with five touchdowns, averaging 50.8 yards per game.
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