Prop Bets: Maryland Terrapins VS Michigan State Spartans 2025-11-29
Title: "Desperation Derby: Maryland and Michigan State Collide in a Mutual Pity Party"
The Matchup:
The Maryland Terrapins (4-7) and Michigan State Spartans (3-8) meet in Detroit for a season-ending clash that’s less about pride and more about “who can lose more creatively.” Both teams are on multi-game skids—Maryland (7-game losing streak), Michigan State (8-game streak)—and their recent performances suggest neither has mastered the art of scoring points.
Key Stats:
- Maryland’s Malik Washington threw for 210 yards and a TD last week before getting benched; backup Khristian Martin then went 3-for-3 for 66 yards and a score. Prop Bet Alert: Will Martin outperform Washington?
- Michigan State’s Alessio Milivojevic threw for 255 yards and 2 TDs in a 20-17 loss to Iowa, but the Spartans have scored 14 fewer points than Maryland in their last four meetings.
- Dorian Fleming (Maryland) and Jack Velling (Michigan State) each caught TDs in their last games. Prop Bet Alert: Will either player eclipse 100 receiving yards?
Odds Breakdown:
- Moneyline: Michigan State (-150) is the slight favorite, implying a 60% win probability. Maryland (+220) offers a 31.25% chance, per FanDuel’s decimal odds (1.53 for MSU, 2.58 for Maryland).
- Spreads: Maryland (+4.0) vs. Michigan State (-4.0) at -110 lines. The implied probability for Maryland covering is ~52.3%, while MSU’s is ~48.7%.
- Totals: The over/under is 49.0-49.5 points, with most books pricing the over at ~51% and under at ~49%. Given both teams scored a combined 20 points in their last meeting (27-24 MSU win), this total feels generously high.
Prediction:
This game will be a defensive slugfest with enough scoring to make a vegan wince. Michigan State’s Milivojevic might outduel Maryland’s QB carousel, but the Spartans’ defense—famous for letting Iowa kick a 44-yard game-winner—could fold again. Final Score Prediction: Michigan State 21, Maryland 17.
Why? Because in a mutual pity party, the host (Michigan State) usually gets the last laugh. And maybe the referees will throw in a phantom TD just to make someone happy.
Prop Bets to Consider:
- Over/Under 48.5 total points (-110): Take the under. These teams are more interested in moral victories than offensive fireworks.
- Jack Velling (MSU) over 88 receiving yards (-120): A bold bet, but his 88-yard performance last week was a career high. Can he replicate it? Probably not, but it’s fun to imagine.
Final Thought:
If this game were a movie, it’d be titled “The Suffering: A College Football Tale.” Buckle up for a two-hour infomercial on how not to win in November.
Created: Nov. 29, 2025, 11:11 p.m. GMT