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The California Golden Bears and Washington State Cougars are each looking to build off exciting wins last week when they meet in a Saturday night Pac-12 matchup. The Cougars return to Martin Stadium following a 28-27 upset victory at Utah as 13.5-point underdogs for their third straight win against the spread that also includes a tough 38-31 loss to Oregon as 21.5-point home dogs.
The Golden Bears needed overtime to knock off Colorado last week 59-56, falling short of covering as 13.5-point home favorites. Cal had gone 3-0 ATS in its three previous games this season, and the OVER has cashed in the team's past three overall.
California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
The Washington State Cougars were sitting as -4-point favorites earlier in the week at Sportsbook. The total was to be set a bit later in the week for over under betting purposes.
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Computer Prediction: California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars Pick
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 33-31 result in favor of the Cougars. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Washington State Cougars sit at 1-3 (2-2 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the California Golden Bears are currently 3-1 (3-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Washington State is 2-2 OU, and California is 3-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Washington State vs California injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 72-rated Washington State Cougars and the No. 112-ranked California Golden Bears, according to the NCAA College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
How California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars Stats Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Washington State Cougars No. 54-ranked offense (33.8 PPG) against a California Golden Bears defense that ranks No. 107 at 35.75 PPG. The Washington State Cougars passing attack has averaged 480.8 yards per game, more than the California Golden Bears give up through the air (349.75 YPG on average).
Defensively, the California Golden Bears feature the league's No. 25-rated road run defense, allowing 107.5 yards per game. Washington State, meanwhile, ranks No. 126 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
California was a 59-56 Sportsbook in its last match at home against Buffaloes. They failed to cover the -13.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 115 sent OVER bettors to the payout window. In California's last outing, Jared Goff threw for 449 yards to lead the Golden Bears over Colorado 59-56 at California Memorial Stadium.
In their last action, Washington State was a 28-27 Sportsbook on the road against Utes. They covered the +13.5-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (55) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Connor Halliday led his team to victory last time out, throwing for 417 yards Saturday as the Cougars downed the Utes 28-27 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
California Golden Bears vs Washington State Cougars Betting Odds Trends
California is 5-16 ATS in its last 21 games
California is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of California's last 5 games
California is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
Washington State is 13-6 ATS in its last 19 games
Washington State is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Washington State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington State's last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
California home to Washington, Saturday, October 11th
Washington State at Stanford, Friday, October 10th