Florida Atlantic Owls @ Maryland Terrapins Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 8/30/2025 12:00 PM EDT

We have your Florida Atlantic Owls @ Maryland Terrapins prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Florida Atlantic Owls hit the road to face the Maryland Terrapins.

Florida Atlantic Owls @ Maryland Terrapins Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Maryland -550 (FanDuel) / Florida Atlantic +450 (BetMGM)
Best Spread Odds: Maryland -13.5 (-125) (ESPN BET)
Best Total Odds: Over 61.5 (-105) (BetMGM) / Under 61.5 (-105) (ESPN BET)

Game Info

Date: 2025-08-30
Time: 12:00 PM EDT
Location: SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
TV: Big Ten Network

Florida Atlantic Owls @ Maryland Terrapins Preview

The Maryland Terrapins enter their season opener against the Florida Atlantic Owls looking to continue an impressive streak of non-conference victories. Maryland boasts the nation's longest active non-conference winning streak at 15 games, with the last seven of those wins coming by at least 14 points. However, the Terrapins are coming off a disappointing 4-8 campaign in 2024, including a 1-8 record in Big Ten play.

A key storyline for Maryland is their quarterback situation, which remains unsettled with a three-man race between Malik Washington, Justyn Martin, and Khristian Martin. While the Terps' offensive line struggled last season, ranking second-worst in FBS for both pass and run blocking, the addition of three new starters, including transfers Rahtrel Perry and Isaiah Wright, could lead to significant improvement. On defense, new coordinator Ted Monachino is expected to implement a more aggressive 3-4 system, aiming to improve upon last year's 80th-ranked total defense.

The Florida Atlantic Owls, under new head coach Zach Kittley, are set to unleash a high-flying Air Raid offense. Kittley has a proven track record of developing successful quarterbacks, notably Patrick Mahomes and Bailey Zappe. Leading the Owls' charge will be quarterback Caden Veltkamp, who transferred from Western Kentucky and is already familiar with Kittley's system. Veltkamp had a strong 2024 season, throwing for over 3,100 yards and 25 touchdowns, earning C-USA Offensive Player of the Year honors.

FAU also faces significant roster turnover, with over 50 new faces and only eight returning starters from their 3-9 (1-7 conference) 2024 season. Despite losing three starters in the secondary, the Owls' pass coverage was a top-20 unit in 2024 according to Pro Football Focus, and they've brought in Division I transfers to fill those gaps, with Wendol Philord leading the defensive backfield. Both teams averaged similar points per game last season (Maryland 22.7 PPG, FAU 20.4 PPG) and allowed similar opponent points per game (Maryland 29.6 Opponent PPG, FAU 32.5 Opponent PPG).

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

This Saturday's matchup marks the first-ever meeting between the Florida Atlantic Owls and the Maryland Terrapins.

Pick: Over 61.5 Total Points

This game has all the makings of a high-scoring affair. Florida Atlantic's new head coach Zach Kittley brings an Air Raid offensive scheme designed to put up points quickly, and he has a capable quarterback in Caden Veltkamp who is already familiar with the system. While Maryland's quarterback situation is still being sorted out, they demonstrated last season that they can still generate significant offense, putting up 50 points in their opener despite similar uncertainty.

Both teams feature new defensive coordinators or significant roster turnover on the defensive side, which can often lead to early-season adjustments and potential scoring opportunities for opposing offenses. Given FAU's offensive philosophy and Maryland's ability to score, it's reasonable to expect both teams to contribute significantly to the scoreboard. Projections suggest Maryland could score around 40 points, with FAU adding close to 30, pushing the total well over the line.