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Pac-12 foes will clash when the No. 8 Oregon Ducks (6-1) meet the California Golden Bears (3-4).
Oregon vs. Cal Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 17 points, with sportsbooks listing Oregon as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Oregon has -939 odds to pick up the win, while Cal is listed at +587 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 56.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Oregon vs. Cal Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Stadium: FTX Field at California Memorial Stadium
Betting Preview
Oregon
Offensively, Oregon has been a top-25 unit, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by putting up 517.1 yards per game. The defense ranks 78th (384.0 yards allowed per game). On offense, Oregon has been a top-25 unit, ranking seventh-best in the FBS by averaging 42.4 points per game. The Ducks rank 87th on defense (29.0 points allowed per game). Oregon owns the 34th-ranked passing offense this year (272.6 passing yards per game), and has been worse defensively, ranking 17th-worst with 273.4 passing yards allowed per game. Oregon has been a tough opponent for opposing teams in the running game, ranking top-25 in both rushing offense (fifth-best with 244.6 rushing yards per game) and rushing defense (21st-best with 110.6 rushing yards allowed per game) this season. Despite having a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks third-worst in the FBS (50.5% third-down conversion rate), Oregon has played better on the other side of the ball, ranking 30th in the FBS by putting up a 46.5% third-down percentage. With nine forced turnovers (88th in the FBS) against five turnovers committed (sixth in the FBS), Oregon’s +4+4 turnover margin ranks 34th in college football.
Cal
From an offensive angle, Cal is compiling 370.6 total yards per game (85th-ranked). It ranks 83rd in the FBS on the other side of the ball (392.6 total yards allowed per game). In terms of points scored Cal ranks 101st in the FBS (23.3 points per game), and it is 43rd defensively (22.6 points allowed per contest). Cal’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in pass defense this season, allowing 275.1 passing yards per game, which ranks 16th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 57th with 251.7 passing yards per contest. In terms of rushing, Cal ranks 106th in the FBS on offense (118.9 rushing yards per game) and 29th defensively (117.4 rushing yards allowed per contest). With a 36.4% third-down conversion rate on offense, Cal ranks 91st in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 65th, allowing a 38.0% third-down rate. Cal has produced 12 forced turnovers this season and have turned it over four times, resulting in a +8 turnover margin, which ranks fifth-best in the FBS.
Oregon vs. Cal Betting Analysis
Oregon Betting Insights
Oregon has covered the spread five times over six games with a set spread. Oregon has a perfect 2-0 ATS record when playing as at least 17-point favorites. Games involving Oregon have hit the over five times this season. The Ducks have won all six of the games they have been the moneyline favorite this season. The Ducks have played as a moneyline favorite of -939 or shorter in only one game this season, which they won.
Golden Bears Betting Insights
Cal has covered the spread four times in seven games with a set total. This season, Cal games have hit the over twice. This season, the Golden Bears have been listed as the underdog in three games and failed to win any of those contests. The Golden Bears have not been a bigger underdog this season than the +587 moneyline set for this game.
Oregon vs. Cal Against The Spread & Betting Records
Oregon
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 65.4 | 65.8 | 64.8 |
| Implied Total AVG | 39.2 | 40.0 | 37.5 |
| ATS Record | 5-1-0 | 4-0-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-1-0 | 4-0-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-0 | 4-0 | 2-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Golden Bears
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 48.6 | 49.6 | 47.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 29.4 | 29.5 | 29.3 |
| ATS Record | 4-3-0 | 3-1-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 2-4-1 | 2-2-0 | 0-2-1 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-1 | 3-0 | 0-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-2 |
Players to Watch
Oregon
- With 1.0 sack to go with 28 tackles in seven games, Bennett Williams has been a significant part of the Ducks’ defense in 2022.
- With 17 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and four sacks in seven games, DJ Johnson has been an important part of the Ducks’ defense in 2022.
- With 21 tackles, 6.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in seven games, Brandon Dorlus has been an important part of the Ducks’ defense in 2022.
- With 1.0 sack to go along with 2.0 TFL and 27 tackles, Noah Sewell has helped spur the Ducks’ defense over seven games.
Golden Bears
- Jackson Sirmon has been causing chaos on defense, collecting one interception to go with 60 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended for the Golden Bears.
- The Golden Bears’ Craig Woodson has posted 2.0 TFL, 35 tackles, and two interceptions in seven games.
- Daniel Scott has been causing chaos on defense, registering 1.0 TFL, 39 tackles, and two interceptions for the Golden Bears.
- The Golden Bears’ Collin Gamble has posted 30 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack in seven games.
Oregon vs. Cal Predictions and Pick
Oregon vs. Cal betting card
- Pick ATS:
Ducks (-17)
Pick OU:
Over (56.5)
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Our pick to win this game is Oregon, and we project that Oregon will cover the spread (Oregon -17). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 56.5 points.