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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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