Oregon State vs. Cal Prediction: Picks & Start Time – November 2022

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Pac-12 opponents will clash when the Oregon State Beavers (6-3) meet the California Golden Bears (3-6).

Oregon State vs. Cal Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 11.5 points, with bookmakers listing Oregon State as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, Oregon State has -479 odds to pick up the win, while Cal is listed at +354 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the total for the game is set at 47 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Oregon State vs. Cal Live?

  • Game Day: Saturday, November 12, 2022
  • Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
  • Location: Corvallis, Oregon
  • Stadium: Reser Stadium

Betting Preview

Oregon State

Oregon State is compiling 406.9 yards per game on offense, which ranks 59th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the Beavers rank 41st, allowing 356.1 yards per contest. Oregon State is totaling 31.3 points per game on offense, which ranks them 48th in the FBS. On the defensive side of the ball, the defense ranks 42nd, surrendering 22.9 points per game. Offensively, Oregon State ranks 93rd in the FBS with 214.2 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defense ranks 83rd in passing yards allowed per contest (238.1). On defense, Oregon State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 24th-best by allowing just 118.0 per game. The Beavers rank 34th on offense (192.7 rushing yards per game). Offensively, Oregon State ranks 48th in the FBS with a 42.1% third-down percentage. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 83rd in third-down percentage allowed (118.0). Oregon State owns the 61st-ranked turnover margin in college football at +1, forcing 15 turnovers (39th in the FBS) while turning it over 14 times (74th in the FBS).

Cal

In terms of total offense, Cal ranks 77th in the FBS (385.0 total yards per game) and 106th on the other side of the ball (427.7 total yards allowed per game). From an offensive angle, Cal is accumulating 24.7 points per game (90th-ranked). It ranks 73rd in the FBS on defense (26.8 points given up per game). Cal has been struggling to stop the pass, ranking fourth-worst with 299.8 passing yards given up per game. It has been more effective on the other side of the ball, posting 277.3 passing yards per contest (30th-ranked). Cal’s running game has not been getting things done, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with 107.7 rushing yards per game. It has been more productive on the defensive side of the ball, giving up 127.9 rushing yards per contest (45th-ranked). With a 37.2% third-down conversion rate on offense, Cal ranks 90th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 72nd, giving up a 39.3% third-down rate. Cal has a top-25 turnover margin this season, ranking 17th-best at +7.

Oregon State vs. Cal Betting Analysis

Oregon State Betting Insights

Oregon State is 7-2-0 against the spread this season. Oregon State is a perfect 2-0 ATS when playing as at least 11.5-point favorites. Games involving Oregon State have hit the over five times this season. The Beavers have won all six of the games they have been listed as the moneyline favorite this season. The Beavers have played as a moneyline favorite of -479 or shorter in just two games this season, and they won both.

Golden Bears Betting Insights

Cal have compiled a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season. Cal has a record of 2-1 ATS when playing as at least 11.5-point underdogs. Cal’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under four times this season. This season, the Golden Bears have been listed as the underdog in five games and failed to win any of those contests. This season, the Golden Bears have been at least a +354 underdog on the moneyline three times, losing each of those contests.

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Oregon State vs. Cal Against The Spread & Betting Records

Oregon State

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 55.8 56.4 55.0
Implied Total AVG 31.9 33.2 30.3
ATS Record 7-2-0 5-0-0 2-2-0
Over/Under Record 5-4-0 2-3-0 3-1-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 6-0 4-0 2-0
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-3 0-1 0-2

Golden Bears

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 50.8 51.0 50.6
Implied Total AVG 31.6 31.0 32.3
ATS Record 5-4-0 3-2-0 2-2-0
Over/Under Record 4-4-1 3-2-0 1-2-1
Moneyline Favorite Record 3-1 3-0 0-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-5 0-2 0-3

Players to Watch

Oregon State

  • Jaydon Grant has played nine games, delivering 1.0 sack to go with 1.0 TFL, 36 tackles, and three interceptions for the Beavers.
  • As part of the Beavers’ defensive unit, Kitan Oladapo has collected 2.5 sacks to go with 2.0 TFL and 32 tackles in nine games.
  • Alex Austin has suited up for nine games, collecting 31 tackles and two interceptions for the Beavers.
  • With 1.0 sack to go along with 1.0 TFL, 20 tackles, and three interceptions, Ryan Cooper Jr. has helped spur the Beavers’ defense over nine games.

Golden Bears

  • As a key defensive contributor, the Golden Bears’ Jackson Sirmon has delivered 77 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception in nine games.
  • In nine games for the Golden Bears, Craig Woodson has totaled two interceptions to go with 55 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and three passes defended.
  • Daniel Scott has 1.0 TFL, 50 tackles, and two interceptions in nine games.
  • On defense, Femi M. Oladejo has racked up 50 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception in nine games.

Oregon State vs. Cal Predictions and Pick

Oregon State vs. Cal betting card

    Pick ATS:

    Beavers (-11.5)

    Pick OU:

    Over (47)

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How to Bet on Oregon State vs. Cal

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Our pick to win this matchup is Oregon State, and we expect that Oregon State will cover the spread (Oregon State -11.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 47 points.

WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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