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At California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, the Oregon State Beavers (4-1) play the California Golden Bears (3-2).
The Beavers are solid favorites (-8) in their matchup versus the Golden Bears, with the over/under being 51 points. (On the moneyline, the Beavers are -334 and the Golden Bears are +263.)
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Game Info for Oregon State vs. Cal
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- Location: Berkeley, California
- Stadium: California Memorial Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State | -8 | -110 | -110 | 51 | -110 | -110 | -334 | +263 |
Oregon State Pick Insights
- Oregon State has covered the spread twice in four games this season.
- When it has played as at least 8-point favorites this season, Oregon State is 1-1 against the spread.
- Two of Oregon State’s four games with a set total have hit the over (50%).
Oregon State Stats & Insights
- On defense, Oregon State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 22nd-best by surrendering just 299.4 yards per game. The offense ranks 36th (439.2 yards per game).
- Defensively, Oregon State has been a top-25 unit, ranking 20th-best by surrendering only 15.6 points per game. The offense ranks 32nd (35.8 points per game).
- Oregon State ranks 69th in pass offense (233.2 passing yards per game) and 76th in pass defense (232.2 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
- Oregon State has been thriving on both offense and defense in the running game, ranking 16th-best in rushing offense (206 rushing yards per game) and fifth-best in rushing defense (67.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Oregon State has the 59th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (41.4% conversion rate), and has been better on defense, ranking 21st-best with a 31.2% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With seven forced turnovers (54th in the FBS) against four turnovers committed (18th in the FBS), Oregon State’s +3+3 turnover margin ranks 26th in college football.
Oregon State’s Best Players
- D.J. Uiagalelei has 1,032 passing yards for Oregon State, completing 57.5% of his passes and collecting eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also helped out on the ground with 117 rushing yards (23.4 ypg) on 28 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
- Damien Martinez has carried the ball 73 times for a team-high 497 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times as a runner.
- Deshaun Fenwick has racked up 254 yards on 43 carries, scoring four times.
- Silas Bolden’s team-leading 335 yards as a receiver have come on 24 receptions (out of 40 targets) with two touchdowns.
- Anthony Gould has hauled in 13 receptions totaling 239 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Jack Velling’s nine catches have turned into 102 yards and two touchdowns.
- Andrew Chatfield Jr. has collected three sacks to lead the team, while also picking up three TFL and 11 tackles.
- Easton Mascarenas has 31 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal is 2-2-0 against the spread this year.
- Cal is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 8-point underdogs.
- Cal hase hit the over in two of four games with a set total (50%).
Cal Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, Cal is compiling 428 total yards per contest (43rd-ranked). It ranks 58th in the FBS on defense (360.2 total yards surrendered per game).
- With 31 points per game on offense, Cal ranks 57th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 79th, giving up 26.4 points per contest.
- Cal ranks 93rd in passing yards per game (215.8), but it has been less effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 22nd-worst in the FBS with 261.6 passing yards conceded per contest.
- In terms of rushing, Cal has dominated on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 13th-best in rushing yards per game (212.2) and 24th-best in rushing yards surrendered per game (98.6).
- Cal’s third-down defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 21st-best in the FBS with a 31.2% third-down conversion rate allowed. In terms of offense, it is compiling a 41.2% third-down rate, which ranks 63rd.
- Cal has compiled 13 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over eight times, resulting in a +5 turnover margin, which ranks 12th-best in the FBS.
Cal’s Best Players
- Sam Jackson has recored 553 passing yards, or 110.6 per game, so far this season. He has completed 52.6% of his passes and has thrown five touchdowns with two interceptions. He’s also contributed on the ground with 11.8 rushing yards per game while scoring as a runner one time.
- Jaydn Ott is his team’s leading rusher with 83 carries for 471 yards, or 94.2 per game. He’s found the end zone five times on the ground, as well.
- Isaiah Ifanse has piled up 50 carries and totaled 262 yards with five touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter has hauled in 321 receiving yards on 27 catches to pace his squad so far this season while scoring four touchdowns as a receiver.
- Trond Grizzell has racked up 177 receiving yards (35.4 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 12 receptions.
- Taj Davis’ 13 grabs (on 19 targets) have netted him 141 yards (28.2 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Xavier Carlton leads the team with one sack, and also has two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Cal’s top-tackler, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, has 29 tackles and one interception this year.
- Nohl Williams has a team-high two interceptions to go along with eight tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
