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The California Golden Bears (3-6) will host the Washington State Cougars (4-5) on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET.
The Cougars are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2), versus the Golden Bears (with an over/under of 59.5 points).
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Game Info for Cal vs. Washington State
- Game Day: Saturday, November 11, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal | -2 | -111 | -109 | 59.5 | -111 | -109 | -129 | +109 |
Cal Pick Insights
- Cal has posted a 3-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- Cal is 1-1 against the spread when favored by 2 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in six of Cal’s eight games with a set total.
Cal Stats & Insights
- Cal sports the 53rd-ranked offense this season (406.1 yards per game), and have been worse defensively, ranking 18th-worst with 426.6 yards allowed per game.
- Despite having a bottom-25 scoring defense that ranks fourth-worst in the FBS (36.8 points allowed per game), Cal has put up better results offensively, ranking 44th in the FBS by putting up 30.8 points per game.
- Despite sporting a bottom-25 pass defense that ranks seventh-worst in the FBS (282.8 passing yards allowed per game), Cal has put up better results offensively, ranking 83rd in the FBS by putting up 215.9 passing yards per game.
- Cal is compiling 190.2 rushing yards per game on offense (28th in the FBS), and ranks 65th on defense with 143.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Cal is averaging a 39.3% third-down percentage on offense (68th in the FBS), and ranks 99th on the other side of the ball with a 42.5% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- Cal has the 79th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -2, forcing 17 turnovers (17th in the FBS) while turning it over 19 times (123rd in the FBS).
Cal’s Best Players
- Fernando Mendoza has 825 yards passing for Cal, completing 60.2% of his passes and tossing six touchdowns and four interceptions this season.
- Jaydn Ott has racked up 848 yards on 145 carries while finding the end zone nine times.
- This season, Isaiah Ifanse has carried the ball 70 times for 365 yards (40.6 per game) and seven touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Hunter’s 499 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 75 times and has totaled 44 receptions and four touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell has reeled in 26 passes while averaging 40.2 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
- Taj Davis has been the target of 43 passes and compiled 30 catches for 332 yards, an average of 36.9 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone three times through the air this season.
- Xavier Carlton has two sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 27 tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 52 tackles, two TFL, and one interception.
- Nohl Williams leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 21 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended.
Washington State Betting Insights
- Washington State has gone 4-4-0 ATS this year.
- Washington State is a 3-1 record against the spread when an underdog by 2 points or more this season.
- Washington State has hit the over in four of their eight games with a set total (50%).
Washington State Pick Insights
- Washington State’s defense has been a bottom-25 unit in total defense this season, ceding 420.4 total yards per game, which ranks 20th-worst. Offensively, it ranks 47th with 414.1 total yards per contest.
- From an offensive standpoint, Washington State is putting up 29.3 points per game (56th-ranked). It ranks 95th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (28.6 points allowed per game).
- While Washington State’s pass defense has been sputtering, ranking 16th-worst by surrendering 260.6 passing yards per game, its offense ranks second-best with 335 passing yards per contest.
- Washington State ranks fourth-worst in rushing yards per game (79.1), but it has been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 89th in the FBS with 159.9 rushing yards surrendered per contest.
- Washington State ranks 42nd in the FBS with a 42.7% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 107th with a 43.4% third-down percentage allowed on defense.
- Washington State sports a -4 turnover margin this season, which ranks 100th in the FBS.
Washington State’s Best Players
- Cameron Ward has thrown for 2,777 yards on 68.7% passing while recording 17 touchdown passes with four interceptions this season. He’s also run for 130 yards with five scores.
- Nakia Watson has run the ball 68 times for 204 yards, with four touchdowns. He’s also tacked on 18 catches for 199 yards and two touchdowns.
- Dylan Paine has piled up 131 yards (on 20 carries) with one touchdown.
- Kyle Willams paces his team with 655 receiving yards on 48 receptions with four touchdowns.
- Lincoln Victor has put up a 639-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 65 passes on 84 targets.
- Josh Kelly has racked up 557 reciving yards (61.9 ypg) and six touchdowns this season.
- Brennan Jackson has five sacks to lead the team, and also has four TFL and 28 tackles.
- Sam Lockett III has 42 tackles, one TFL, 0.5 sacks, and two interceptions, and leads the team in both tackles and interceptions.
