Maryland vs. NC State Odds, Picks, Opt-Out Tracker for the Mayo Bowl
Maryland vs. NC State Odds, Picks, Opt-Out Tracker for Duke's Mayo Bowl
Maryland vs. NC State Start Time and Where to Watch- Mayo Bowl
- Date: Friday, December 29, 2022
- Start Time: 12:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Maryland vs. NC State Odds
- Spread: Maryland +0.5 (-105), NC State -0.5 (-109)
- Total Points: Over 46 (-105), Under 46 (-106)
- Moneyline: NC State (-109), Maryland (-105)
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Maryland takes on NC State for Duke's Mayo Bowl in Charlotte, NC Friday afternoon. Both of these teams took a hit to their rosters when a good handful of their players either opted out or hit the transfer portal.
In NC State's past five out of seven bowl games they have covered the spread. Will they be able to do it again? The 23rd-ranked NC State enters the Mayo Bowl 8-4 on the season and 4-4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Coming off of an extremely high note, the Wolf Pack upset in-state rival North Carolina 30-27 in the regular season finale as the underdog.
Maryland comes into the Mayo Bowl after dominating Rutgers 37-0 in their regular-season finale which ended their three-game losing streak. While Maryland is most recently listed as 0.5 underdogs, they have a reliable and successful starting quarterback, Taulia Tagovailoa. NC State cannot say the same.
The opening kick of Duke's Mayo Bowl between Maryland and NC State is set for tomorrow at noon E.T., let's take a look at the latest odds, opt-outs, and predictions for Friday.
Maryland vs. NC State Odds - Mayo Bowl
| Team | Moneyline Odds | Point Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | -105 | +0.5 (-105) | Over 46 (-105) |
| NC State | -109 | -0.5 (-109) | Under 46 (-106) |
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Oddsmakers are predicting the Mayo Bowl between Maryland and NC State to be an extremely close game, and the odds have been fluctuating all day. NC State is ever-so-slightly favored over Maryland, sitting at a -0.5 favorite.
Maryland is certain they will have their starting quarterback playing on Friday. Taulia Tagovailoa has had 50 touchdown passes with Maryland, ranking him No. 1 in the school's history for scoring passes. Taulia Tagovalioa, brother to Miami Dolphins' QB Tua Tagovalioa, has completed 68.6% of his passes for 2,787 yards, 17 touchdowns, and just six interceptions this season. Aside from their star playmaker, the Terrapins' roster is filled with more tremendous talent. Jeshaun Jones and Roman Hemby will be two offensive weapons for Maryland, but they will be without receivers Jacob Copeland and Dontay Demus, and tight end C.J. Dippre.
The Wolf Pack will have yet another game without their starting QB Devin Leary, who has missed the past six games due to an upper-body injury and has now transferred to Kentucky as well. Freshman MJ Morris would be next on the docket to handle center duties for the Wolf Pack, but he has been dealing with a lower-body injury. It's likely that Ben Finley will make his second consecutive start. NC State is also missing their top receiver Devin Carter who has opted out.Â
Oddsmakers have been going back and forth with who is favored in this bowl game, but as of right now, NC State is favored at -0.5 and -109 on the Moneyline.
NC State and Maryland are both missing key players from their rosters due to opt-outs and transfers. However, both still have talented players on both ends of the ball playing Friday. NC State's odds are slightly favored at -109, implying they have a 52.2% of winning.
Maryland vs. NC State Prediction
It's too up in the air to pick a team flat out to win or even for a team to cover the spread. Both teams come into this game with momentum after impressive and much-needed wins to end their regular season. Maryland averages 29.2 points per game, whereas NC State averages 25.3 points per game. With both teams coming in off a high note, I think the momentum will be there and the total will be over 46 points.
- Maryland vs NC State Prediction: Over 46 (-105) (Bet $100 to collect $195) Click here to tail this pick with the best odds at FoxBet!
Maryland vs. NC State Opt-Out Tracker
Maryland Opt-Outs
- QB Billy Edwards Jr. (Injury)
- WR Dontay Demus Jr. (Opt-out)
- WR Jacob Copeland (Opt-out)
- WR Rakim Jarrett (Opt-out)
- TE CJ Dippre (Transfer portal)
- TE Weston Wolff (Transfer portal)
- OG Ja’Khi Green (Transfer portal)
- DT Zion Shockley (Transfer portal)
- DT Austin Fontaine (Transfer portal)
- EDGE Tyler Baylor (Transfer portal)
- LB Ahmad McCullough (Transfer portal)
- CB Deonte Banks (Opt-out)
- S Isaiah Hazel (Transfer portal)
- S Shane Mosley (Transfer portal)
NC State Opt-Outs
- QB Devin Leary (Transfer portal)
- QB M.J. Morris (Injury)
- RB Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (Injury)
- WR Devin Carter (Transfer portal)
- WR Tyler Baker-Williams (Injury)
- WR Jasiah Provillon (Transfer portal)
- TE Trent Pennix (Injury)
- OC Grant Gibson (Injury)
- DT Joshua Harris (Transfer portal)
- EDGE Claude Larkins (Transfer portal)
- EDGE Savion Jackson (Injury)
- CB Devan Boykin (Injury)
- CB Joshua Pierre-Louis (Transfer portal)
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A Sports Writer and Editor for OddsChecker, Abby Moeckler has been covering professional sports since 2020. Abby is passionate about analyzing sports statistics, specifically for the NFL. When she’s not crafting stories and editing content, you can find her cheering on the Packers every Sunday.