Oregon vs. California: Ducks see early line movement in road game vs. Golden Bears

The betting line took an early jump in favor of the Ducks this weekend vs. Cal.

This certainly is a version of the Oregon Ducks that fans were wanting to see in 2022 under new head coach Dan Lanning, isn’t it? In fact, it may even be beyond some expectations, to be completely honest.

The Ducks are playing at the top of their game right now, displayed in a 45-30 win over the No. 10 UCLA Bruins. The offense is among the very best in the nation, the quarterback is among the top Heisman Trophy contenders, and the coaching staff has proved that they know how to manage a game and scheme against the best.

After a two-week build-up that led to one of the most important games of the Pac-12 season, Oregon now gets a chance to take a breath. They still play a game this coming weekend, though it’s against the California Golden Bears, who stand near the bottom of the Pac-12 power rankings. Under certain regimes, fans would likely worry about the Ducks riding too high after a win like they just experienced, but with the way that Lanning has prepared his squad week after week, I think that this fan base feels pretty comfortable with the next two games against Cal and Colorado.

The Ducks are going to be sizeable favorites this weekend in Berkley. Let’s take a look at how the betting market opened up to start the week.

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