Maryland Terrapins vs Virginia Tech Hokies - Pinstripe Bowl Game Preview

When: Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at 2:15pm E.T.

Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY.

How: ESPN.

Spread: Terrapins -3.5.

Total: 54.5.

Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook

Terrapins Spotlight

The Maryland Terrapins finished off their miserable streak with a solid victory over a depleted Rutgers team, covering the spread as 2-point underdogs. The Terrapin’s offense ranks 81st in points per game, 15th in pass yards, 94th in rush yards, and 51st in yards per play. Defensively, the Terrapins rank 98th in points allowed, 95th in pass yards allowed, 67th in rush yards allowed, and 92nd in yards per play.

Hokies Spotlight

The Virginia Tech Hokies were able to cap off their season with a victory over Virginia, as they were able to cover in two of their final three games. The Hokie’s offense ranks 99th in points per game, 112th in pass yards, 38th in rush yards, and 75th in yards per play. Defensively, the Hokies rank 33rd in points allowed, 40th in pass yards allowed, 86th in rush yards allowed, and 73rd in yards per play.

Final Say

Maryland has gone 2-6 SU and 1-7 ATS in their last eight games, but they play well as favorites going 4-0 SU on the season. Virginia Tech has been in bad form as well going 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games, while they have gone 2-4 SU in their last six games in December. Virginia Tech has been terrible passing the ball ranking 112th overall, and they’ll be playing a backup quarterback, so Maryland gets the edge with Tagovailoa. Maryland does suck against the run, but they’ll be able to pin their ears back and stack the box against a bleak quarterback, so expect them to bring the pressure all game and make Blumrick make plays with his arm. Maryland has been battle-tested against some stiff Big 10 competition, so I expect them to have the edge in physicality. The favorites are 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings. Rolling with the favorites to take care of business.

Pick: Maryland Terrapins -3.5