Maryland Terrapins vs Purdue Boilermakers Betting Picks & Predictions
Purdue will beat Maryland 24-20 in a low-confidence forecast built on the Boilermakers’ better conference record and home field. Purdue’s recent struggles against the run make a comfortable victory harder to project, while Maryland brings its own winless Big Ten record. Neither the supplied spread nor total offers a convincing betting edge, so the official SportsJaw wager is Pass.
Maryland Terrapins vs Purdue Boilermakers prediction and best bet
Purdue gets the forecast edge in this November 7, 2026 college football matchup, but its recent performance argues for a narrow margin. The Boilermakers enter 3-5 overall and 2-3 in Big Ten play, compared with Maryland’s 2-6 and 0-5. Playing at home adds to the case for Purdue, although those records alone say little about the appropriate winning margin.
Maryland’s 20-17 loss to Illinois offers a reason to expect resistance. Purdue’s 31-17 loss at Penn State raises questions about both defensive stops and offensive production. The prediction is Purdue 24, Maryland 20. With no persuasive advantage at either supplied market price, the best betting decision is Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Maryland at Purdue, November 7, 2026, in the 2026 college football season.
Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. ET. Broadcast: Big Ten Network.
Venue: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette. This is Purdue’s homecoming game.
Records: Maryland Terrapins 2-6; Purdue Boilermakers 3-5.
SportsJaw odds: Maryland Terrapins +6.5 (-110); Purdue Boilermakers -6.5 (-110). Moneyline: Maryland Terrapins +195; Purdue Boilermakers -232. Total: Over 57.5 (-110); Under 57.5 (-110).