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On Saturday at 10:00 PM ET, the California Golden Bears (3-2) will host the Oregon State Beavers (4-1).
The Beavers are significant favorites (-9.5) in their matchup versus the Golden Bears, with the over/under being 51.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Beavers are -369 and the Golden Bears are +288.)
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Game Info for Oregon State vs. Cal
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Stadium: California Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State | -9.5 | -109 | -111 | 51.5 | -111 | -109 | -369 | +288 |
Oregon State Pick Insights
- Oregon State has covered the spread twice in four games this season.
- Oregon State has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 9.5 points or more this season.
- In Oregon State’s four games with a set total, two have hit the over (50%).
Oregon State Stats & Insights
- Oregon State ranks 36th in total offense this year (439.2 yards per game), but has been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-best in the FBS with 439.2 yards allowed per game.
- Oregon State ranks 32nd in points scored this year (35.8 points per game), but has been shining on defense, ranking 20th-best in the FBS with 15.6 points allowed per game.
- Oregon State is totaling 233.2 passing yards per game on offense this season (68th in the FBS), and is giving up 232.2 passing yards per game (75th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Oregon State has been a difficult matchup for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (15th-best with 206 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (fifth-best with 67.2 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Defensively, Oregon State has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 20th-best by surrendering a 31.2% third-down conversion rate. The team’s offense ranks 59th (41.4% third-down conversion rate).
- With seven forced turnovers (53rd in the FBS) against four turnovers committed (18th in the FBS), Oregon State’s +3 turnover margin is the 25th-best in college football.
Oregon State’s Best Players
- D.J. Uiagalelei has 1,032 pass yards for Oregon State, completing 57.5% of his passes and throwing eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 117 rushing yards (23.4 ypg) on 28 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- Damien Martinez has carried the ball 73 times for a team-high 497 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times.
- Deshaun Fenwick has carried the ball 43 times for 254 yards (50.8 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Silas Bolden’s leads his squad with 335 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 24 catches (out of 40 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
- Anthony Gould has caught 13 passes for 239 yards (47.8 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
- Jack Velling has been the target of 22 passes and compiled nine receptions for 102 yards, an average of 20.4 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Andrew Chatfield Jr. has collected three sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 11 tackles.
- Easton Mascarenas has been all over the field, leading the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has 31 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two interceptions so far.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal is 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- Cal is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 9.5-point underdogs.
- Two of Cal’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Cal Pick Insights
- In terms of total yards, Cal ranks 43rd in the FBS (428 total yards per game) and 57th defensively (360.2 total yards allowed per game).
- Cal is accumulating 31 points per contest on offense this season (57th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 26.4 points per game (78th-ranked) on defense.
- Cal’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, surrendering 261.6 passing yards per game, which ranks 24th-worst in the FBS. Offensively, it ranks 92nd with 215.8 passing yards per contest.
- Things have been positive for Cal on both offense and defense, as it is putting up 212.2 rushing yards per game (12th-best) and ceding only 98.6 rushing yards per game (24th-best).
- Cal’s defense has been excelling on third down, surrendering a 31.2% third-down conversion rate (20th-best). Offensively, it ranks 63rd in the FBS with a 41.2% third-down rate.
- Cal has compiled 13 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over eight times, leading to a +5 turnover margin, which ranks 11th-best in the FBS.
Cal’s Best Players
- Sam Jackson has 553 passing yards, or 110.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 52.6% of his passes and has recorded five touchdowns with two interceptions. He’s also helped out on the ground with 11.8 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner one time.
- The team’s top rusher, Jaydn Ott, has carried the ball 83 times for 471 yards (94.2 per game) with five touchdowns.
- Isaiah Ifanse has collected 262 yards (on 50 attempts) with five touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter’s 321 receiving yards (64.2 yards per game) lead the team. He has 27 receptions on 45 targets with four touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell has caught 12 passes and compiled 177 receiving yards (35.4 per game) with two touchdowns.
- Taj Davis’ 13 grabs (on 19 targets) have netted him 141 yards (28.2 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Derek Wilkins has racked up one sack to lead the team, while also recording one TFL and three tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr, Cal’s tackle leader, has 29 tackles and one interception this year.
- Nohl Williams leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording eight tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
