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The San Diego State Aztecs (1-1) travel to meet the California Golden Bears (2-0) Saturday at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the San Diego State vs. California odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
The Aztecs were embarrassed last weekend by visiting Oregon State, falling 21-0 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego as 5.5-point underdogs. The Under (53.5) easily cashed in that one. Prior to that, SDSU stomped Texas A&M-Commerce of the FCS, 45-14, but it failed to cover as a 32.5-point favorite as the Over (57) connected.
The Golden Bears picked up a giant 21-14 victory at Auburn last week, cashing as 11.5-point underdogs as the Under (53) hit. Cal topped a good UC Davis team 31-13 at home Aug. 31, just missing the cover as a 20.5-point favorite as the Under (57) cashed.
This is the 9th all-time meeting, and it will break a 4-4 series tie. San Diego State won a barn burner in the most recent meeting Sept. 10, 2016, 45-40. Cal won the most recent meeting in Berkeley, roughing up the Aztecs 35-7 Sept. 12, 2015.
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San Diego State at California odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): San Diego State +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | California -1200 (bet $1,200 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): San Diego State +17.5 (-110) | California -17.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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San Diego State at California picks and predictions
Prediction
California 26, San Diego State 13
Moneyline
California (-1200) will set you back 12 times your potential return. There is never a reason to bet such a giant favorite like that, as there is just not enough reward to justify that type of risk. Even as part of a huge parlay, including Cal sucks all of the value out of your ticket.
PASS.
Against the spread
Back SAN DIEGO STATE +17.5 (-110) catching the points, and hope that it can rediscover its offense.
The Aztecs were a disaster on offense against Oregon State last week, getting blanked at home. However, California -17.5 (-115) could have a little bit of an emotional hangover after such a strong road win against an SEC foe a week ago. Can the Bears bring the intensity 2 weekends in a row at such a high level?
Over/Under
UNDER 48 (-110) is the best option on the board in this Golden State battle.
San Diego State was blanked last week, and it cashed low on the total in its only previous game against an FBS foe. Cal went low at Auburn in the upset win and against UC Davis in the opener, too. Look for defense to reign supreme in the East Bay Saturday.
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