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USC at Cal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s USC at Cal odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 22 USC Trojans (6-2, 4-1 Pac-12) and Cal Golden Bears (3-4, 1-3) meet Saturday at California Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the USC vs. Cal odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

USC failed to cover the spread as a 7.5-point home favorite in a 34-32 loss vs. Utah as the Over (51.5) cashed last Saturday — its 2nd straight loss after starting 6-0.

The Golden Bears have lost 2 in a row and 3 out of 4 in conference play. They failed to cover as 9-point underdogs with a 34-14 loss at Utah as the Over (42.5) hit Oct. 14 before their bye last week.

USC is No. 22 in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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USC at Cal odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): USC -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Cal +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
Against the spread (ATS): USC -10.5 (-105) | Cal +10.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 67.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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USC at Cal picks and predictions

Prediction

USC 45, Cal 30

Moneyline

Cal’s only conference win this season has been against a 1-win Arizona State team, and it was only a 3-point win.

USC has suffered 2 consecutive losses but against quality opponents.

So betting Cal to win in an upset seems way too unlikely, and betting the Trojans on the moneyline just doesn’t make sense in terms of value.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Trojans have struggled with the spread, going 2-6 ATS this season. They have failed to cover the spread in 5 straight games. They only have 1 double-digit conference win.

Cal, though, in its 3 Pac-12 losses, has been defeated by no fewer than 20 points.

BET USC -10.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Over has hit in 7 of USC’s games and in 5 straight.

The Trojans have scored no fewer than 42 points in any of their wins.

Cal has twice allowed more than 50 points this season.

BET OVER 67.5 (-110).

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Cal at Utah odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cal at Utah odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cal Golden Bears (3-3, 1-2 Pac-12) square off against the No. 16 Utah Utes (4-1, 1-1) at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday in Week 7 of the college football season. Kickoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cal vs. Utah odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Golden Bears failed to cover as 7.5-point home underdogs in their 52-40 loss to No. 14 Oregon State in Week 6, and the Over of 50.5 was easily achieved. Cal has alternated wins and losses in its 6 games this season.

The Utes are also coming off a 21-7 loss to No. 14 Oregon State in Week 5 following a bye week in Week 6. Utah was unable to cover as 4-point road underdogs and the Under of 43 hit in the loss to OSU. Despite the recent loss, Utah remains the No. 16 ranked team in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Cal at Utah odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cal +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Utah -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cal +10.5 (-105) | Utah -10.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cal at Utah picks and predictions

Prediction

Utah 27, Cal 13

Moneyline

Even with the Utes expected to win with ease on Saturday, I’ll PASS on the moneyline in this contest. Wagering on a team at nearly -500 odds straight up isn’t worth the risk.

Against the spread

BET UTAH -10.5 (-115).

QB Cameron Rising has yet to make a start for the Utes this season and it seems unlikely he’ll make his debut on Saturday. That being said, Utah boasts an elite defense that can create shorter fields for the offense to pull out a double-digit win at home.

The Golden Bears have gone 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Meanwhile, the Utes have gone 2-1 ATS at home this season.

Over/Under

UNDER 43.5 (-110) is how I’d bet on the total with how Utah is playing with Rising sidelined. The Utes are producing a mere 19.2 points per game offensively (tied for 13th-fewest in the nation) and are allowing only 11.8 points per game (tied for 5th-fewest in the nation).

Utah is also 5-0 to the Under in its first 5 games this season.

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Oregon State at Cal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Oregon State at Cal odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 16 Oregon State Beavers (4-1, 1-1 Pac-12) square off against the Cal Golden Bears (3-2, 1-1) in Week 6 of the college football season on Saturday at California Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Oregon State vs. Cal odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Beavers defeated No. 19 Utah 21-7 in Week 5, covering as 4-point home favorites. The Under of 43 also hit and Oregon State is now the No. 16 ranked team in the US LBM Coaches Poll powered by USA Today Sports.

The Golden Bears failed to cover as 13-point home favorites and the Under of 47 points was achieved in their 24-21 win over Arizona State in Week 5. Cal has alternated wins and losses this season since beating North Texas on the road in Week 1.

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Oregon State at Cal odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:31 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oregon State -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Cal +275 (bet $100 to win $275)
Against the spread (ATS): Oregon State -9.5 (-110) | Cal +9.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oregon State at Cal picks and predictions

Prediction

Oregon State 31, Cal 20

Moneyline

Even with the Beavers favored to win on the road, I’ll PASS on their moneyline in this conference matchup. Taking any team at -350 odds isn’t worth the risk given the minimal return you’ll receive if they win.

Against the spread

OREGON STATE -9.5 (-110) is an enticing wager with the Beavers coming off an impressive win over a talented Utah team. Meanwhile, Cal narrowly defeated a dismal Arizona State squad in Week 5 that is now 1-4 this season.

The Beavers are 3-2 ATS this season and they are 3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings overall.

Over/Under

Despite having QB DJ Uiagalelei under center now, the Beavers average 206 rushing yards per game (15th in the nation) with RB Damien Martinez leading the way. With Oregon State wanting to run the ball and play stifling defense, UNDER 51.5 (-110) is a solid bet.

The Beavers are allowing only 15.6 points per game (20th fewest in the nation) and they’ve hit the Under in 2 of their last 3 games. Also, the Golden Bears are 3-1 to the Under in their last 4 games overall.

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Cal at Arizona odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cal at Arizona odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cal Golden Bears (0-8) travel to Tucson to take on the No. 4 Arizona Wildcats (6-1) Sunday at 5 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Cal vs. Arizona odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

The Wildcats lost their 1st game of the season 81-66 to Utah on Thursday as 7.5-point favorites. After being amog the few Power 5 teams to start with more games away from home then on their home court, the Wildcats return to Tucson to battle a friendly opponent in the Cal Golden Bears.

The Bears have yet to win a game this season and are the last team in a Power 5 conference not to have a victory. This streak will continue today as Arizona has a potent offense, which averaged 97.5 points per game before only scoring 66 on Thursday. The 3-point shot was not falling for the Wildcats against Utah and it cost them the game. It should be different on Sunday. And so will the result.

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Cal at Arizona odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cal +1100 (bet $100 to win $1,100) | Arizona -5000 (bet $5000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Cal +23.5 (-115) | Arizona -23.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cal at Arizona picks and predictions

Prediction

Arizona 93, Cal 60

Moneyline

PASS.

This game will be over by halftime. Arizona will dominate this game from the tip, and it will not be a contest. Except for Wildcats players to see who can score the most points. The -5000 is a crazy line, but it fits the mismatch in this game. That said, stay away. I mean really, $5,000 to win 100? Not for me.

Against the spread

BET ARIZONA -23.5 (-105).

Arizona is an offensive machine. Cal’s offense is just offensive. Arizona averaged 97.5 points per game before only scoring 66 against Utah. It will get back on track in this game and blow the Golden Bears out of the water in Tucson. If this game remains within 20 after halftime, I would be shocked. And -23.5 seems like a minimum number for the Wildcats. Arizona -23.5 (-105) is my favorite play.

Over/Under

BET OVER 142.5 (-110).

The only reason this is not my favorite play is I’m not sure Cal will score enough to get it there. Even if Arizona gets to its average, Cal will still need to score 50. Sadly enough, this might be a tall task. But possible. With Arizona scoring, Cal will have plenty of possessions to get there. This makes me think it will. So, I will take the Over 142.5 (-110).

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UCLA at Cal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s UCLA at Cal odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 18 UCLA Bruins (8-3, 5-3 Pac-12) visit Berkley to take on the Cal Golden Bears (4-7, 2-6) Friday at 4:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the UCLA vs. Cal odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

UCLA is coming off a 48-45 home loss to rival USC last weekend. The Bruins, who were No. 16 before the defeat, were 2-point underdogs to the then-No. 6, now-No. 5 Trojans.

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UCLA scored the first 2 TDs and led 24-20 early in the 3rd quarter before USC took over. Bruins QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson threw for 309 yards with 4 TDs — and 3 INTS — while running for 81 yards with 2 more scores. The loss squashed the Bruins’ hopes of making the Pac-12 title game as they dropped a 2nd game in a row. UCLA will want to finish the season on a high note with a victory here against struggling Cal.

The Golden Bears snapped a 6-game skid with a 27-20 home victory as 5-point favorites vs. Stanford last weekend in The Big Game rivalry. The win came after coach Justin Wilcox fired the offensive coordinator and the offensive line coach. However, at 4-7 Cal won’t be going bowling, so this will be their final game of the season. Cal averages only 23.5 points per game and is the only team to lose to Colorado (1-10).

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UCLA at Cal odds

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Moneyline (ML): UCLA -370 (bet $370 to win $100) | Cal +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
Against the spread (ATS): UCLA -10 (-111) | Cal +10 (-109)
Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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UCLA at Cal picks and predictions

Prediction

UCLA 42, Cal 24

Moneyline

PASS.

UCLA (-370) wins here, but it’s not worth risking 3.7 times your potential profit. I could see including the Bruins in a multi-team parlay, however.

Against the spread

BET UCLA -10 (-111).

UCLA, despite its recent struggles is the better team. Cal has struggled in scoring all season and this will not be good against a UCLA team, which has averaged 40.0 points per game and 504.9 yards per game — ranking 5th and 6th in the country, respectively.

With the Bears only averaging 23.5 PPG, they will not be able to keep up with coach Chip Kelly’s offensive attack.

UCLA -10 (-111) is my FAVORITE PLAY.

Over/Under

BET OVER 60.5 (-110).

Cal will not score enough to win, but it will score. UCLA’s defense ranks 90th when it comes to points allowed at 28.4 PPG. The Bruins gave up 34 points to Arizona the week before allowing 48 to USC.

While Cal does not have the offense of USC, it will still get to 20, while Thompson-Robinson and UCLA should score 40-plus, sending this game OVER 60.5 (-110).

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California at USC odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s California at USC odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Cal Golden Bears (3-5, 1-4 Pac-12) face the No. 9 USC Trojans (7-1, 5-1) Saturday at Los Angeles Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the California vs. USC odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Golden Bears are desperately seeking to get back in the win column following 4 straight losses. California lost 42-24 to Oregon last Saturday, failing to cover as a 16.5-point underdog.

The Trojans were able to bounce back from their loss at Utah Oct. 15 by taking down Arizona 45-37 last Saturday, however, they weren’t able to cover as 14-point favorites. USC has gotten stellar production from QB Caleb Williams en route to earning the No. 9 spot in the College Football Playoff Rankings.

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California at USC odds

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Moneyline (ML): California +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | USC -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): California +21.5 (-110) | USC -21.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 61.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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California at USC picks and predictions

Prediction

USC 45, California 20

Moneyline

PASS on the moneyline in this game with USC (-1400) being heavy favorites at home against California. You won’t receive much in return if the Trojans secure a victory.

Against the spread

The Trojans likely need to win convincingly the rest of the way to give themselves a chance to secure a spot in the College Football Playoffs. With that in mind, USC -21.5 (-110) is where I’m leaning as the Trojans should be able to cruise to an easy win at home.

The favorite is 12-4 ATS in the last 16 meetings between these teams, and California is 5-11 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

Over/Under

Saturday will only be the 3rd time this season that USC is in a game where the total isn’t set at more than 62 points. The previous 2 times the Trojans easily reached the Over, so give me OVER 61.5 (-105) despite the Golden Bears struggling to score at times.

The Over is 8-1 in USC’s last 9 games against a team with a losing record and the is 5-0 in the last 5 home games for the Trojans when they’ve faced a team with a losing road record.

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Oregon at Cal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Oregon Ducks at Cal Golden Bears odds and lines, with college football expert picks and predictions.

The Oregon Ducks (6-1, 4-0 Pac-12) and Cal Golden Bears (3-4, 1-3) clash Saturday afternoon at California Memorial Stadium in Berkley. Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Oregon vs. Cal odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Oregon has won 6 games in a row, and the high-octane Ducks have scored 40-plus points in each of those games. Oregon’s most recent victims were the UCLA Bruins as the Ducks cranked out their 4th straight 500-yard game (545 total yards) in dispatching UCLA 45-30 last Saturday.

The Golden Bears have lost 3 consecutive games since opening the season 3-1. Last Saturday, 7.5-point underdog Cal dropped a 28-21 decision to Washington. The Bears were held to 61 rushing yards on 31 carries; they have been held to an anemic 1.6 yards per attempt over their 3-game skid.

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Oregon at Cal odds

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Moneyline: Oregon -850 (bet $850 to win $100) | Cal +550 (bet $100 to win $550)
Against the spread (ATS): Oregon -17.5 (-107) | Cal +17.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 58.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Oregon at Cal picks and predictions

Prediction

Oregon 38, Cal 27

Moneyline

No leverage here: PASS.

Against the spread

Cal QB Jack Plummer has thrown for 245-plus yards in 6 of 7 games this season. Oregon is not especially good at getting to the quarterback. Plummer and the Bears’ West Coast offense figure to be a nuisance in what may be a hangover game for the Ducks after beating UCLA last week.

Consider a partial-unit play on CAL +17.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Over has gone 5-2 in Oregon’s 7 games (5-1 since Sept. 10).

From a success-rate standpoint, the Oregon pass defense is surprisingly shaky. Both teams are 2nd-division outfits in red-zone defense. Look for enough back-and-forth spiraling to get this game into the mid-60s on a good-weather day in Northern California.

BACK THE OVER 58.5 (-107).

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Washington at Cal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Washington at Cal odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Huskies (5-2, 2-2 Pac-12) travel to Berkley to take on the Cal Golden Bears (3-3, 1-2) Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Washington vs. Cal odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

After losing 20-13 to Colorado in what was supposed to be an easy win, the Golden Bears now take on a on Huskies team with an offense that is averaging 42.1 points per game this season.

While the Huskies are scoring, they are also giving up points, including last Saturday in which they gave up 39 in a 49-39 victory over Arizona.

Cal is not an explosive defense, but coach Justin Wilcox wins with his defense. Washington wins with its offense. This game will be a battle of strength on strength. Whichever side proves itself will come out the victor.

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Washington at Cal odds

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Moneyline (ML): Washington -320 (bet $320 to win $100) | Cal +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
Against the spread (ATS): Washington -7.5 (-110) | Cal +7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Washington at Cal picks and predictions

Prediction

Washington 31, Cal 13

Moneyline

PASS. The line is too high to make a wager here.

Against the spread

Take Washington -7.5 (-110) here

Cal is not good despite its record. It lost to previously winless Colorado last Saturday and its close 24-17 loss to Notre Dame is looking worse as weeks go on.

Washington will score. Despite the Huskies defense being bad, giving up 28.6 ppg this season, Cal does not have the firepower to compete. Washington -7.5 (-110) is my favorite play here.

Over/Under

Take the Under 55.5 (-115)

Washington will score. But not enough. Cal will not score. This leads me to the Under being the play in this matchup.

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Cal at Colorado odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cal Golden Bears at Colorado Buffaloes odds and lines, with NCAA expert picks and predictions.

The Cal Golden Bears (3-2, 1-1 Pac-12) and Colorado Buffaloes (0-5, 0-2) meet Saturday with kickoff at Folsom Field scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Cal vs. Colorado odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Cal is 1-2 in its last 3 games. The 2 losses came on the road, and the Golden Bears are just 1-9 in their last 10 road games dating back to 2020. Cal has thus far been slightly below-average offensively and defensively, ranking 73rd and 77th, respectively, in total yards for and against.

The Buffaloes have been woeful, ranking 129th in scoring (13.4 points per game) and 130th in scoring defense (43.2 PPG). Dating back to last season, Colorado has been held under 350 yards of total offense in 7 straight games.

Both teams are coming off bye weeks.

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Cal at Colorado odds

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Moneyline: Cal -750 (bet $750 to win $100) | Colorado +500 (bet $100 to win $500)
Against the spread (ATS): Cal -14.5 (-112) | Colorado +14.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Cal at Colorado picks and predictions

Prediction

Cal 28, Colorado 17

Moneyline

PASS. Although Colorado is a lean for those bettors looking for an added spice rider on 1 of the below plays.

Against the spread

The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 games of this series.

Cal has been inconsistent and could be caught flat-footed looking forward to a stretch of games against Washington, Oregon, and USC.

Colorado is now under interim coach Mike Sanford after Karl Dorrell was fired following the Buffs’ 43-20 loss at Arizona Oct. 1. We’ve had an early-season trend (Nebraska, Arizona State) of teams picking up steam after such changes. With the home game, a likable Under, and 2 weeks to prep, COLORADO +14.5 (-108) is worth some partial-unit action.

Over/Under

The Under is 5-1 in the Golden Bears’ last 6 games vs. teams with a losing record.

Look for some uptick regression from a Colorado defense that has not been able to get off the field on 3rd downs or stop touchdowns in the red zone.

TAKE THE UNDER 48.5 (-115).

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