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Maryland at West Virginia

September 18, 2004
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This should be a great game, and it is a huge one for the Mountaineers. This may be their biggest test this season and they may not have Kay Jay Harris in this one. Maryland routed the 'Neers twice last season and will keep this one closer than the odds makers think. Sure, W. Virginia is 2-0 but they've played lowly E. Carolina and Central Florida. They haven't faced the likes of a Maryland yet. West Virginia is 1-5 ATS (-4.5 Units) in home games after gaining 6.25 or more yards/play in their previous game over the last 3 seasons. The Mountaineers are 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) against ACC opponents since 1992. In the battle of strengths (rushing O/D), Maryland should come out ahead here. Road teams that are rushing for 190 to 230 yards per game against a team with a good rushing defense (100-140 RY/game are 55-25 over the last 5 seasons.Maryland was responsible for two of West Virginia's five losses last season. Here's to more of the same. One unit on Maryland.

1 unit on Maryland +6.5 (-110) (risk 1 to return 1.91)
Result:
WIN
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