Music City Bowl Odds: Auburn vs Maryland Lines, Spread, Schedule

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Music City Bowl Odds: Auburn vs Maryland Lines, Spread

Saturday, Dec 30
2:00pm ET
ABC
Auburn Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-6.5
-110
47.5
-110o / -110u
-230
Maryland Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+6.5
-110
47.5
-110o / -110u
+188
Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NCAAF odds here.

The 2023 Music City Bowl matchup is official, as Auburn will take on Maryland — and here's everything you need to know about the Music City Bowl odds and Auburn vs. Maryland lines, spread and more.

Auburn opened as a 3-point favorite over Maryland in the 2023 Music City Bowl. The line has since moved significantly following Maryland starting quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa opting out, and Auburn is now a 6.5-point favorite over Maryland. On the moneyline, Auburn is -230 to beat Maryland while Maryland is +188 to win outright. The total is now at 47.5 points combined by both teams.

Music City Bowl Injuries & Transfer News

Auburn Tigers

Transfer Portal

  • WR Malcolm Johnson Jr. (312 snaps)
  • WR Jyaire Shorter (87 snaps)
  • EDGE Stephen Sings V (75 snaps)
  • S Marquise Gilbert (42 snaps)
  • QB Robby Ashford (145 passing yards, 217 rushing yards, seven total TDs)
  • WR Ja'Varrius Johnson (196 snaps)

Opt-Outs

  • CB DJ James (691 snaps)
  • CB Nehemiah Pritchett (471 snaps)
  • DT Marcus Harris (533 snaps)

Head coach Hugh Freeze said he doesn't expect the three defensive starters above to play in the bowl. Starting S Jaylin Simpson (650 snaps) is expected to play despite accepting a Senior Bowl invitation, assuming his hamstring is healthy enough.

Maryland Terrapins

Transfer Portal

  • Starting TE Corey Dyches (467 snaps)
  • WR Tyrese Chambers (122 snaps; left team in November)
  • TE Rico Walker (138 snaps)
  • RB Antwain Littleton II (244 snaps)
  • Starting LB Jaishawn Barham (478 snaps)
  • OLB Riyal Wilmot (180 snaps)
  • CB Corey Coley (305 snaps; lost job late in year)
  • CB Gavin Gibson (118 snaps)
  • CB Tamarcus Cooley (23 snaps)
  • S Avantae Williams (27 snaps)

Opt-Outs

  • Starting QB Taulia Tagovailoa (780 snaps)
  • Starting CB Tarheeb Still (574 snaps)

Expect QB Billy Edwards Jr. (45 snaps) to start with Cameron Edge (7 snaps) also getting some looks.

Our college football betting expert, Collin Wilson, has projected the spread and total for every college football bowl game. For the Music City Bowl, our expert projects the Auburn vs. Maryland spread at Auburn -2 and the total at over/under 50.5 points scored.

The 2023 Music City Bowl featuring Auburn vs. Maryland will take place on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. ET on ABC

For more, make sure to check out our live-updating tracker of every college football bowl game matchup.

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