The Oregon Ducks (7-1) are set to host the California Golden Bears (3-5) in a Pac-12 showdown this Saturday. The Ducks, coming off two straight wins, are looking to extend their winning streak, while the Golden Bears aim to bounce back from their recent struggles. With Oregon’s explosive offense and Cal’s struggling defense, this game could be a high-scoring affair.
California Golden Bears vs. Oregon Ducks Odds Info
Moneyline: California Golden Bears +1200 (DraftKings) / Oregon Ducks -2400 (DraftKings)
Spread: -24.5 | California Golden Bears -110 (BetRivers) / Oregon Ducks -113 (BetRivers)
Total: 59.0 | -112 (BetRivers) / -112 (BetRivers)
Game Info
Date: Saturday, Nov. 04
Time: 05:30 PM
Location: Autzen Stadium – Eugene, OR
TV: Pac-12 Network
California Golden Bears Betting Trends
- On the road, California Golden Bears are 1 and 2 this season.
- Against the spread this season, California Golden Bears are 3 and 5.
- Against the spread on the road, California Golden Bears are 1 and 2.
Oregon Ducks Betting Trends
- At home, Oregon Ducks are 4 and 0 this season.
- Against the spread this season, Oregon Ducks are 6 and 1.
- Against the spread at home, Oregon Ducks are 3 and 1.
California Golden Bears vs. Oregon Ducks Predictions
The Ducks are an overwhelming favorite coming into this game with a 7-1 record and a high-scoring offense led by Heisman hopeful Bo Nix. Nix is leading the fifth-best passing attack in the nation with his 2,337 pass yards on a sky-high 78.3 CMP%. He himself had 248 pass yards on 24-31 passing in the Ducks’ recent win over Utah. There’s more than enough indication that he’ll be having his way against Cal’s defense, which is one of the worst this season.
On the other hand, the Golden Bears are looking for answers to their troubles at this point with a paltry 3-5 record. However, their offense, courtesy of offensive coordinator Jake Spavital, is actually quite good, with the team scoring 32.2 ppg the first time they averaged over 30 since 2016. But their defense has been a major concern, especially against high-scoring teams like Oregon.
The key player to watch in this game is Oregon’s Bo Nix. His performance could be the deciding factor in this game. On the other side, Cal’s QB1 Fernando Mendoza, despite his recent struggles, has been performing well this season. However, there is a bit of doubt about his status heading into this Oregon vs Cal matchup, as he suffered a major hit in the last game against USC. This could potentially affect Cal’s offensive game plan.
California Golden Bears vs. Oregon Ducks Pick
The Oregon Ducks are coming into this game with a strong 7-1 record and a high-scoring offense. Their quarterback, Bo Nix, is leading one of the most explosive offenses in the nation, and he is expected to have a field day against Cal’s struggling defense. The Ducks are also on a two-game winning streak and will be looking to extend it further. Moreover, they have a strong home record this season, going 4-0, and have been successful against the spread, going 6-1 overall and 3-1 at home.
On the other hand, the California Golden Bears have been struggling this season with a 3-5 record. Their defense has been a major concern, especially against high-scoring teams like Oregon. While their offense has been performing well, it might not be enough to keep up with Oregon’s high-scoring offense. Furthermore, Cal’s starting quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, is doubtful for this game due to an injury, which could potentially affect their offensive game plan. Considering all these factors, the pick for this game would be the Oregon Ducks against the spread.
The Pick: Oregon Ducks -24.5 (BetRivers)
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