Ohio State is 2-0 in two meetings with new rival Maryland since the latter joined the Big Ten a few seasons ago, winning by an average margin of 24 points. But even that margin won’t cut it when the heavily favored Buckeyes invade College Park to take on the Terrapins on Saturday afternoon. Point spread: The Buckeyes opened as 28-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark (line updates and matchup report). College football pick, via Odds Shark computer: 50.6-20.2 Buckeyes (CFB picks on every game) Why the Ohio State Buckeyes can cover the spread Ohio State was due for an explosion, and it happened last week in a 62-3 annihilation of Nebraska in Columbus. The Buckeyes took a 7-0 lead a minute-and-a-half into the game on an interception return for a score and rolled from there on their way to an easy cover as 17-point favorites. On the evening, Ohio State outgained the Cornhuskers (590-204), outrushed them (238-78) and won time of possession by a 37-23 margin in a thorough butt-kicking of a supposedly Top 10 team. The Buckeyes have now outgained and outrushed every opponent but one this season. Ohio State also owns four victories this year…
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