Tag: Berkeley

How Twitter reacted to Notre Dame-California: Golden Bears side

Cal fans give their thoughts about the game.

So close, and yet, so far. That had to be the feeling for California after it came so agonizingly close to sending its game against Notre Dame into overtime. If that last pass had bounced in one or two different directions from where it did, we might be talking about an 0-3 Irish start. Instead, the Bears will head back to Berkeley wondering what could have been in a 24-17 loss.

Bears fans understandably weren’t happy with the outcome, and a few thought the officials influenced the outcome. We won’t get into if that was the case here, but when you’ve just come that close to beating a prominent program like Notre Dame on the road, you’ll let out just about every frustration you have. And with these programs not scheduled to meet again anytime soon, the reality of not having a real grudge match can’t be sitting well either.

Here are a few Twitter thoughts from the Bears’ perspective:

Cal LB Evan Weaver Shares Why He Ricky Fowler Is His Favorite Golfer

Ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft, Cal linebacker Evan Weaver revealed some of his favorite things, the most shocking of which may be his favorite food. You likely couldn’t guess it if you had 100 tries.

Ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft, Cal linebacker Evan Weaver revealed some of his favorite things, the most shocking of which may be his favorite food. You likely couldn’t guess it if you had 100 tries.

Linebacker Evan Weaver Reveals Why He Wears #89

It’s not common for a MIKE linebacker to wear the number 89. Former Cal linebacker and 2020 NFL Draft prospect Evan Weaver shares the reason that he wore that number throughout his time with the Golden Bears.

It’s not common for a MIKE linebacker to wear the number 89. Former Cal linebacker and 2020 NFL Draft prospect Evan Weaver shares the reason that he wore that number throughout his time with the Golden Bears.

Evan Weaver Has Bigger NFL Goals Than Getting Drafted

Former Cal Golden Bears linebacker and 2020 NFL Draft prospect Evan Weaver says getting drafted won’t be that emotional because his sights are set on becoming a starter and making sure he gets a second contract in the NFL. He also shares his golf fandom, what led him to building his own putting green, and what a typical day in his life looks like.

Former Cal Golden Bears linebacker and 2020 NFL Draft prospect Evan Weaver says getting drafted won’t be that emotional because his sights are set on becoming a starter and making sure he gets a second contract in the NFL. He also shares his golf fandom, what led him to building his own putting green, and what a typical day in his life looks like.

USC at California odds: Trojans look to stay hot at Berkeley

Previewing Saturday’s USC Trojans at Cal Golden Bears college football matchup, with NCAA football betting odds, picks and best bets

The USC Trojans (6-4, 5-2 Pac-12 South) and California Golden Bears (5-4, 2-4 North) will look horns in Berkeley Saturday night at 11 p.m. ET.

We analyze the USC-California odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.

USC at California: Three things you need to know

1. California opened the season 4-0 SU/2-2 ATS, and spent time in the Top 25 rankings before tumbling out. The Bears followed that start with an 0-4 SU/1-3 ATS skid before winning outright at 8.5-point dogs at home to Washington State last week.

2. Sophomore QB Chase Garbers (shoulder) was knocked out of the Arizona State game Sept. 27, which coincided with the Bears’ first loss of the season. He has been cleared and the dual-threat signal caller is expected to start.

3. The Trojans are just 16-33-2 ATS across their past 51 road tilts, but they’re 6-1 ATS in the past seven trips to Berkeley and 10-4 ATS in the past 14 meetings overall against Cal.

Get some action on this game or others by placing a bet at BetMGM!

USC at California: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

USC 26, California 23

Moneyline (ML)

USC (-189) still has legit hope at appearing in the Pac-12 title game, but it cannot afford any slip-ups. Normally I am not comfortable with this kind of juice on the moneyline, but the return of QB Garbers should mean a close game, and I actually like the ML better than playing the spread.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on USC to win would return a profit of $5.30.

Against the Spread (ATS)

Oh, that hook! I dislike playing games at 3.5 or 7.5. It’s just a personal preference of mine unless I really love the game. Here, I don’t feel USC that much on the road. USC (-3.5, -110) is going to be in a dogfight with California (+3.5, -110), therefore I like the moneyline better here, especially if Garbers is a little rusty in his return.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER (47.5) is worth going ever so lightly, although my preference would be to skip altogether. Cal’s offense has been moribund for most of the season, with or without Garbers. USC has some nice skill position players that can house it every time they touch the ball, though. This won’t be a defensive slog, but won’t be a slam-dunk Over play, either.

Get some action on this game or others, place a bet with BetMGM today. And for more sports betting picks and tips, visit SportsbookWire.com.

Follow @JoeWilliamsVI and @SportsbookWire on Twitter.

Gannett may earn revenue from audience referrals to betting services.  Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.

[lawrence-newsletter]

[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1623]