Florida State-Maryland Preview

The Florida State Seminoles and the Maryland Terrapins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Byrd Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Seminoles listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Terrapins, while the game's total is sitting at 47. Florida State was defeated 27-17 by Boston College in Week 12, as 6-point favorites. The 44 points fell just UNDER the posted total of 45. Preston Parker had six receptions for 53 yards, while rushing for a TD in the loss. Chris Turner engineered a dramatic fourth-quarter drive that produced a 26-yard field goal by Obi Egekeze with 1:42 left, and Maryland upset North Carolina 17-15 in Week 12. The Terrapins covered the 3-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 44.5. Team records: Florida State: 7-3 SU, 4-4 ATS Maryland: 7-3 SU, 5-4 ATS Florida State most recently: When playing in November are 4-6 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 6-4 Maryland most recently: When playing in November are 5-5 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Florida State is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Maryland The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida State's last 8 games on the road Florida State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida State's last 6 games when playing Maryland Maryland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Maryland is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland's last 6 games when playing Florida State Maryland is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Florida State Next up: Florida State home to Florida, Saturday, November 29 Maryland at Boston College, Saturday, November 29