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Mar’Keise Irving will lead the Oregon Ducks (7-1) into their matchup versus the California Golden Bears (3-5) at Autzen Stadium on Saturday at 5:30 PM ET.
The Ducks are very big favorites (currently -24) in their matchup against the Golden Bears, with the over/under at 57.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Ducks are -3243 and the Golden Bears are +1329.)
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Game Info for Oregon vs. Cal
- Game Day: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Game Time: 5:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
- Location: Eugene, Oregon
- Stadium: Autzen Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | -24 | -110 | -110 | 57.5 | -110 | -110 | -3243 | +1329 |
Oregon Pick Insights
- So far this season, Oregon has compiled a 5-1-1 record against the spread.
- Oregon is 2-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 24-point favorites.
- Oregon has gone over in two of seven games with a set total (28.6%).
Oregon Stats & Insights
- Oregon has been a handful for opposing teams, ranking top-25 in both total offense (second-best with 532.6 yards per game) and total defense (16th-best with 303.6 yards allowed per game) this season.
- Oregon has been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-25 in both scoring offense (third-best with 45.5 points per game) and scoring defense (11th-best with 15.6 points allowed per game) this year.
- Oregon owns the 41st-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (208 allowed per game), and has been better on offense, ranking 10th-best with 318.5 passing yards per game.
- Oregon has been firing on all cylinders in the running game this year, ranking 11th-best in rushing offense (214.1 rushing yards per game) and 13th-best in rushing defense (95.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Oregon owns the 31st-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (34.2% third-down percentage allowed), and has been better on offense, ranking fifth-best with a 52.7% third-down conversion rate.
- Oregon has the 12th-best turnover margin in college football at +7, forcing nine turnovers (93rd in the FBS) while turning it over two times (first in the FBS).
Oregon’s Best Players
- Bo Nix has racked up 2,337 yards (292.1 ypg) on 206-of-263 passing with 21 touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 113 rushing yards (14.1 ypg) on 32 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
- Irving has carried the ball 101 times for a team-high 732 yards (91.5 per game) with eight scores. He has also caught 31 passes for 258 yards and one receiving touchdown.
- Jordan James has carried the ball 63 times for 501 yards (62.6 per game) and eight touchdowns.
- Troy Franklin’s team-leading 867 yards as a receiver have come on 52 catches (out of 71 targets) with nine touchdowns.
- Tez Johnson has put together a 419-yard season so far with four touchdowns, reeling in 34 passes on 44 targets.
- Brandon Dorlus has four sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and 18 tackles.
- Evan Williams, Oregon’s top tackler, has 42 tackles, three TFL, and 3.5 sacks this year.
- Khyree Jackson has a team-leading two interceptions to go along with 19 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended.
Cal Betting Insights
- Cal is 3-4-0 against the spread this year.
- The teams have hit the over in five of Cal’s seven games with a set total.
Cal Pick Insights
- Cal is putting up 421.1 total yards per game on offense this season (46th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 405.3 total yards per game (105th-ranked).
- Cal ranks 39th in points per game (32.3), but it has been less effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 14th-worst in the FBS with 33.5 points allowed per contest.
- Cal has been struggling against the pass, ranking 17th-worst with 262.6 passing yards allowed per game. It has been more productive on offense, generating 220.8 passing yards per contest (77th-ranked).
- Cal’s run defense ranks 64th in the FBS with 142.6 rushing yards given up per contest, but it has been bolstered by its offense, which ranks 20th-best by racking up 200.4 rushing yards per game.
- Cal is putting up a 41.3% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (59th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing a 38.9% third-down rate (76th-ranked) on defense.
- Cal has accumulated 15 forced turnovers (17th in the FBS) and committed 16 turnovers (118th in the FBS) this season for a -1 turnover margin that ranks 74th in the FBS.
Cal’s Best Players
- Fernando Mendoza has thrown for 648 yards on 62.9% passing while tossing six touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 98 yards with two scores.
- Jaydn Ott has carried the ball 125 times for 755 yards, with eight touchdowns.
- Isaiah Ifanse has piled up 70 carries and totaled 365 yards with seven touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter paces his team with 435 receiving yards on 39 receptions with four touchdowns.
- Taj Davis has caught 29 passes and compiled 325 receiving yards (40.6 per game) with three touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell has racked up 312 reciving yards (39 ypg) and three touchdowns this season.
- Xavier Carlton has two sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 25 tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 52 tackles, two TFL, and one interception.
- Nohl Williams has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 16 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
