The Duke’s Mayo Bowl is set for Friday afternoon when the Maryland Terrapins (7-5) battle the #23 North Carolina State Wolfpack (8-4). Maryland is making their 29th bowl appearance and have a 12-14-2 record. NC State qualified for their 35th bowl game and are looking for their first win since the 2017 Sun Bowl. Below is my college football pick for Maryland vs NC State.
Maryland vs NC State Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Maryland -1.5 |
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This game will be played at Bank of America Stadium at 12:00 p.m. ET on Friday, December 30, 2022.
Why Bet Maryland -1.5
✅ Maryland has won 12 of their last 13 games as favorites.
✅ NC State is 2-7 against the spread in their last nine games played.
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Maryland Terrapins
NC State Wolfpack
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| MARY | Passing | NCST |
|---|---|---|
| 28.3 | CMP | 20.2 |
| 43.7 | ATT | 32.7 |
| 64.8 | CMP% | 61.8 |
| 305.7 | Y/G | 234.6 |
| 7 | Y/A | 7.2 |
| 1.8 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Defense/Offense
| MARY | Passing | NCST |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | CMP | 20.5 |
| 34 | ATT | 31.5 |
| 61.8 | CMP% | 65.1 |
| 262.7 | Y/G | 240.5 |
| 7.7 | Y/A | 7.6 |
| 2 | TD/G | 1.6 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| MARY | Rushing | NCST |
|---|---|---|
| 31.3 | ATT | 31.8 |
| 115.5 | Y/G | 140.3 |
| 3.7 | Y/A | 4.4 |
| 1.5 | TD/G | 1.9 |
Defense/Offense
| MARY | Rushing | NCST |
|---|---|---|
| 32.0 | ATT | 31.1 |
| 115.4 | Y/G | 121.6 |
| 3.6 | Y/A | 3.9 |
| 1.3 | TD/G | 1.5 |
Special Teams
| MARY | Special Teams | NCST |
|---|---|---|
| 3.9 | Punts-GM | 3.7 |
| 45.0 | Punt Avg | 43.8 |
| 0.9 | Kick Ret GM | 1.2 |
| 13.1 | Kick Ret Avg | 31.3 |
| 1.1 | Punt Ret GM | 0.9 |
| 8.9 | Punt Ret Avg | 8.9 |
Betting Trends
| MARY | Betting Trends | NCST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 1-2-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 22.33 | Avg Score | 20 |
| 24.33 | Avg Opp Score | 24.33 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 16 | Avg Score | 24 |
| 28.67 | Avg Opp Score | 21 |
| MARY | Betting Trends | NCST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 21.6 | Avg Score | 22.4 |
| 24 | Avg Opp Score | 23 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
| 26.2 | Avg Score | 26.4 |
| 28.2 | Avg Opp Score | 18 |
| MARY | Betting Trends | NCST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
| 26.3 | Avg Score | 22.8 |
| 25.8 | Avg Opp Score | 21 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
| 4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 27.9 | Avg Score | 31.7 |
| 30.7 | Avg Opp Score | 16.7 |
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Maryland Terrapins
Last time out, Maryland hosted Rutgers and easily won 37-0. Nothing happened in the first quarter, but the Terps popped off in the second quarter and led 17-0 at the half. Maryland put the game away in the fourth quarter with another 13 points. An impressive performance by Maryland.
Taulia Tagovailoa went 25/37 for 342 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions on the day. Roman Hemby ran the ball 19 times for 70 yards and three touchdowns in the win. Defensively, Maryland allowed 135 total yards and recovered one Rutgers fumble.
Through 12 games, Maryland is scoring 29.2 points per game and gaining 406.1 yards, 259.3 through the air and 146.8 on the ground. Defensively, the Terrapins allow 24.1 points and 362.2 yards, 219.5 passing and 142.7 rushing.
NC Wolfpack
NC State ended their regular season with a 30-27, overtime, win at rivals #17 North Carolina. The Wolfpack led 7-3 after the first quarter and extended the lead to seven at the half. North Carolina ended up forcing overtime, but did lose after not scoring, and then allowing a field goal, in the second overtime period.
Ben Finley went 27/40 for 271 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions on the night. Devin Carter and Terrel Timmons Jr. each hauled in a touchdown pass. Defensively, NC State allowed 351 total yards and forced one UNC interception.
After 12 games, NC State is scoring 25.3 points per game and gaining 343.5 yards, 222.5 through the air and 121.0 on the ground. Defensively, the Wolfpack allow 19.4 points and 325.7 yards, 222.9 passing and 102.8 rushing.
