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Vegas sportsbook sets Maryland football’s 2019 over/under at 3.5 wins

This is the Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news.

By Thomas Kendziora
NCAA Football: Maryland at Indiana Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

Maryland football enters the Mike Locksley era trying to return to the postseason after posting a 5-7 record in 2018. While the Terps enter the season with plenty of talent, Vegas sportsbooks aren’t too optimistic about their chances.

Caesar’s Palace set Maryland’s over/under win total at 3.5 when it released Big Ten and SEC projections Monday afternoon.

Other over/under projections are somewhat higher, but still come in below last season’s win total. FanDuel and Bovada have the number at 4.5 wins, and several other books figure to open betting in the near future.

Maryland returns 11 starters from last year and brought in several potential impact transfers in the offseason, highlighted by quarterback Josh Jackson and linebackers Shaq Smith and Keandre Jones (at least Jackson and Smith will be immediately eligible; Jones is still awaiting word from the NCAA).

The schedule won’t be easy, though. Maryland has always had its hands full with the Big Ten East powers, and the crossover opponents from the West division — Nebraska, Purdue and Minnesota — will present challenges as well. The nonconference slate includes an FCS opponent in Howard, but a home matchup with Syracuse and road game at Temple are tough to predict two months beforehand.

Michigan has the highest over/under total in the league at 10.5 wins. Ohio State is just behind with 10, followed by Nebraska and Penn State at 8.5. Only Rutgers (2.5) has a lower number at Caesar’s. Illinois checks in at four, which would match its highest win total under Lovie Smith.

In other news

We’ve started Tight Ends Week here at Testudo Times. Lila has the overview of a position that looks to be a lot more productive in a new offense.

Class of 2020 linebacker commit Ruben Hyppolite II has seen his stock rise on the camp circuit, but continues to hype up Maryland whenever he gets the chance.

Zack’s latest WNBA roundup focuses on Alyssa Thomas, who’s adapted her game and found success at the professional level.

Yesterday marked five years since Maryland joined the Big Ten. InsideMdSports has some of the best Terps moments in that time, and there’s been plenty to celebrate.

Vote for your own favorite moment in the poll below (if it doesn’t show up, make sure you’re in a browser on your device).

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What’s your favorite Maryland moment since joining the Big Ten?

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  • 31%
    Football winning at Penn State after refusing to shake hands
    (146 votes)
  • 3%
    Men’s basketball reigniting its rivalry with Georgetown and sweeping two games
    (16 votes)
  • 8%
    Melo Trimble’s buzzer-beater in final home game vs. Michigan State
    (41 votes)
  • 2%
    Women’s lacrosse finishing a perfect season in 2017
    (11 votes)
  • 26%
    Men’s lacrosse snapping a 42-year championship drought
    (124 votes)
  • 21%
    Football beating Texas in the first game after Jordan McNair’s death
    (100 votes)
  • 3%
    Men’s soccer’s run to the 2018 national title
    (18 votes)
  • 1%
    Other (comment below!)
    (8 votes)
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