Duke’s Mayo Bowl Odds, Spread and Picks: NC State vs. Maryland

Taulia Tagovailoa and Maryland will tackle No. 23 North Carolina State within the 2022 Duke’s Mayo Bowl.

North Carolina State completed 3-2 straight-up however simply 2-3 in opposition to the unfold down the stretch of the common season. The Wolfpack head into the Mayo Bowl on a excessive observe after upsetting in-state rival North Carolina 30-27 within the common season finale as 6.5-point street underdogs.

Maryland, who went 1-3 SU and 2-2 ATS over their remaining 4 video games of the common season, head into the showdown with the Wolfpack whereas coming off their most dominant win of the yr. The Terrapins ended a three-game shedding skid once they shut out Rutgers 37-0 as 14.5-point dwelling favorites.

Mayo Bowl  Odds, Moneyline, Unfold: North Carolina State vs. Maryland

Unfold: Maryland +1 (-110) | NC State -1 (-110)

Moneyline: Maryland (-105) | NC State (-115)

Complete: 46– Over (-110) | Below 36 (-110)

Public (Unfold) Betting Percentages: MD 39% | NCST 61%

Sport Data: Dec. 30, 2022 | 12 p.m. ET | ESPN

Editor’s Observe – Odds are topic to alter.

NC State vs. Maryland Betting Breakdown

The road has bounced round because the opener in favor of Maryland as a 1.5-point favourite in opposition to No. 23 North Carolina State at SI Sportsbook earlier than settling with the Wolfpack as a 1-point favourite.

The Wolfpack may roll out third-string quarterback Ben Finley if backup MJ Morris (lower-body) isn’t capable of return to the lineup. Finley shined within the membership’s regular-season finale throwing for 271 yards and two touchdowns in a 30-27 double extra time upset victory over North Carolina.

NC State will probably be with out the providers of star wideout Devin Carter (406 yards, two touchdowns). Carter opted-out of the sport and entered the 2023 NFL Draft. The junior large receiver was instrumental within the victory over the Tar Heels hauling in six receptions for 130 yards and a landing.

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has thrown for two,787 yards and 17 touchdowns this season, however he is not going to have a few of his greatest choices within the passing sport. Rakim Jarrett (471 yards, 3 touchdowns) and Jacob Copeland (376 yards, 2 touchdowns) have each opted out.

The Terrapins had been additionally hit onerous by almost a dozen gamers coming into the switch portal. A kind of gamers is beginning tight finish CJ Dippre who averaged 10.5 yards per reception whereas ending among the many crew leaders in receiving touchdowns (3).

Count on the Terrapins to lean closely on their floor assault led by two excellent freshmen Roman Hemby (924 yards, 10 touchdowns) and Antwain Littleton II (370 yards, 6 touchdowns).

Maryland ranks 58th within the nation in scoring, averaging 29.2 factors per sport, whereas North Carolina State is ranked 86th averaging 25.3 factors per sport.

Revered cash in Vegas believes Dave Doeren can have his squad primed for a second consecutive massive effort in opposition to a Maryland offense that’s lacking too many key offensive weapons.

Duke’s Mayo Bowl Greatest Guess:

Guess: NC State Moneyline -105

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