UCLA will look to improve on its 5-6 record this week when they host California in Week 13 action at Rose Bowl on Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the betting Sportsbook line for this matchup, the UCLA Bruins sat as -7-point favorite, according to Sportsbook. The total had not been posted early in the week, so check the lines pages for the latest.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models picked a possible 31-28 win for the Bruins early in the week. That score may change during the week, if injury or weather factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
California Golden Bears vs UCLA Bruins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UCLA Bruins currently sport a record of 5-6, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 4-7 ATS. The California Golden Bears are 5-6 and 7-4 ATS. Betting totals have seen the UCLA Bruins post a 7-3-1 over under record this season, while the California Golden Bears have gone 5-6 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and UCLA vs California injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the UCLA Bruins at No. 71 and the California Golden Bears at No. 83 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the UCLA Bruins No. 31-ranked offense (34.09 PPG) against a California Golden Bears defense that ranks No. 82 at 28.27 PPG. The UCLA Bruins passing attack has averaged 341 yards per game, more than the California Golden Bears give up through the air (254.27 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the California Golden Bears own the league's No. 104-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 220.4 yards per game when on the road. UCLA, on the other hand, rates No. 112 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Patrick Laird tore up the turf for 153 rushing yards in the latest Golden Bears game, a 17-14 loss to the Cardinal at Stanford Stadium.
Josh Rosen handled the Trojans defense in his team's most recent action, throwing for 421 yards, but UCLA still lost to USC 28-23.