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Mar’Keise Irving will lead the Oregon Ducks (7-1) into their game against the California Golden Bears (3-5) at Autzen Stadium on Saturday at 5:30 PM ET.
The Ducks are very big favorites (currently -24.5) in their matchup versus the Golden Bears, with the over/under being 59 points. (On the moneyline, the Ducks are -3355 and the Golden Bears are +1340.)
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Game Info for Oregon vs. Cal
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 5:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- Location: Eugene, Oregon
- Stadium: Autzen Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | -24.5 | -109 | -111 | 59 | -108 | -111 | -3355 | +1340 |
Oregon Pick Insights
- Oregon has posted a 5-1-1 record against the spread this season.
- When it has played as at least 24.5-point favorites this season, Oregon is 2-0 against the spread.
- Oregon has gone over in two of seven games with a set total (28.6%).
Oregon Stats & Insights
- Oregon has been thriving on both sides of the ball, ranking second-best in total offense (532.6 yards per game) and 16th-best in total defense (303.6 yards allowed per game).
- Oregon has been a tough opponent for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (third-best with 45.5 points per game) and scoring defense (11th-best with 15.6 points allowed per game) this year.
- Oregon ranks 41st in pass defense this season (208 passing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 318.5 passing yards per game.
- Oregon has been finding success on both offense and defense in the running game, ranking 11th-best in rushing offense (214.1 rushing yards per game) and 13th-best in rushing defense (95.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Oregon sports the 32nd-ranked defense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (34.2% third-down percentage allowed), and has been better offensively, ranking fifth-best with a 52.7% third-down conversion rate.
- With nine forced turnovers (93rd in the FBS) against two turnovers committed (first in the FBS), Oregon’s +7 turnover margin is the 12th-best in college football.
Oregon’s Best Players
- Bo Nix has recorded 2,337 yards (292.1 ypg) on 206-of-263 passing with 21 touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 113 rushing yards (14.1 ypg) on 32 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Irving, has carried the ball 101 times for 732 yards (91.5 per game) and eight touchdowns. He’s proven to be a dual threat, racking up 258 receiving yards on 31 catches with one touchdown through the air.
- This season, Jordan James has carried the ball 63 times for 501 yards (62.6 per game) and eight touchdowns.
- Troy Franklin has hauled in 52 receptions for 867 yards (108.4 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone nine times as a receiver.
- Tez Johnson has caught 34 passes for 419 yards (52.4 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- Brandon Dorlus has four sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Evan Williams is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 42 tackles, three TFL, and 3.5 sacks.
- Khyree Jackson has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 19 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended to his name.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal is 3-4-0 ATS this season.
- Five of Cal’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (71.4%).
Cal Pick Insights
- Cal is generating 421.1 total yards per game on offense this season (46th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 405.3 total yards per game (104th-ranked).
- Cal has been sputtering on defense, ranking 14th-worst with 33.5 points surrendered per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, generating 32.3 points per contest (39th-ranked).
- Cal has been struggling in pass defense, ranking 17th-worst with 262.6 passing yards surrendered per game. It has been more productive offensively, posting 220.8 passing yards per contest (77th-ranked).
- Cal’s rushing attack has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 20th-best in the FBS with 200.4 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is ceding 142.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 64th.
- From an offensive perspective, Cal is posting a 41.3% third-down conversion percentage (58th-ranked). It ranks 77th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (38.9% third-down rate allowed).
- With 15 forced turnovers (18th in the FBS) and 16 turnovers committed (118th in the FBS) this season, Cal ranks 74th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -1.
Cal’s Best Players
- Fernando Mendoza leads Cal with 648 yards on 56-of-89 passing with six touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 98 rushing yards (12.3 ypg) on 20 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Jaydn Ott has run for 755 yards on 125 carries so far this year while scoring eight times on the ground.
- Isaiah Ifanse has been given 70 carries and totaled 365 yards with seven touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter has registered 39 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 435 (54.4 yards per game). He’s been targeted 68 times and has four touchdowns.
- Taj Davis has 29 receptions (on 42 targets) for a total of 325 yards (40.6 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Trond Grizzell’s 38 targets have resulted in 22 catches for 312 yards and three touchdowns.
- Xavier Carlton has two sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 25 tackles.
- Cal’s top-tackler, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, has 52 tackles, two TFL, and one interception this year.
- Nohl Williams leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 16 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
