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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Channel: Pac-12 Network
- City: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | -13.5 (-108) | O 44.5 (-121) | -625 |
| Cal | +13.5 (-112) | U 44.5 (-104) | +432 |
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The No. 16 Utah Utes (4-1) carry college football’s fourth-ranked rushing defense into a contest versus the California Golden Bears (3-3), with the No. 11 rushing attack, on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The Utes are heavy, 13.5-point favorites. The expected point total for the matchup is set at 44.5.
The Utes enter this matchup following a 21-7 loss to the Oregon State Beavers in their most recent game. The Golden Bears are coming off of a 52-40 loss to the Oregon State Beavers.
We’ve compiled all the details you need for this game ahead—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Utah vs. Cal Key Stats
- Utah has averaged 11.5 fewer points per game this season (19.2) than Cal has allowed (30.7).
- When the Bears defense allows less than 19.2 points, Cal has accumulated a 1-1 overall record and a 1-0 record against the spread.
- Cal averages 32.5 points per game, 20.7 more than Utah surrenders (11.8).
- Cal is 0-3 against the spread and 3-2 overall in games when it records more than 11.8 points.
- This season Utah is 1-2 against the spread and 4-1 overall when it holds opponents to less than 32.5 points.
Below are a few more need-to-know stats from this season:
| Utah | Cal | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 297.6 (131) | 431.3 (29) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 282.6 (9) | 383.3 (96) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 143.8 (83) | 217.0 (11) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 153.8 (124) | 214.3 (86) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 3 (4) | 10 (94) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 8 (58) | 14 (4) |
Utah vs. Cal Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Together, the two teams combine for 51.7 points per game, 7.2 points more than the over/under of 44.5 for this contest.
- This matchup’s over/under is 2.0 fewer points than the 42.5 these two teams combine to give up per game in 2023.
- Utah has won one game against the spread this season.
- Cal has a record of 1-3-0 against the spread this year.
- Cal has not covered the spread when an underdog by 13.5 points or more this year (in one opportunity).
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s grab a peek at how both teams have matched up against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 1-2-0 | 0-3-0 | 2-0 | 0-1 |
| Cal | 1-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-0 | 0-3 |
Utah Statistical Leaders
- This year Nate Johnson has 499 passing yards (99.8 yards per game) while going 39-for-72 (54.2%) and connecting on three touchdowns with zero interceptions. He has tacked on 153 rushing yards and three touchdowns, averaging 30.6 yards per game.
- Ja’Quinden Jackson has picked up a team-leading 239 rushing yards (47.8 per game) and zero scores.
- Jaylon Glover has 237 rushing yards on 64 attempts, and two touchdowns.
- Money Parks has hauled in 11 catches for 160 yards, best on his team, and two touchdowns. He has been targeted 23 times, and averages 32.0 receiving yards per game.
- Mikey Matthews has been targeted 26 times and tacked on 149 yards (on 14 catches).
- Devaughn Vele has 143 receiving yards on 10 receptions (19 targets), averaging 28.6 yards per game.
- Jonah Elliss has 7.5 sacks to lead the team, and has also racked up 9.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
- Sione Vaki’s 28 tackles, 6.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception mean he’s the team’s leading tackler.
- This season Cole Bishop leads the team with two interceptions and has added 25 tackles, 3.0 TFL, two sacks, and two passes defended.
Cal Statistical Leaders
- This season, Sam Jackson has put up 553 passing yards (92.2 per game) while connecting on 51 of 97 passes (52.6%), with five touchdowns and two interceptions.
- Jaydn Ott has picked up a team-high 556 rushing yards (92.7 per game) and scored five touchdowns.
- Isaiah Ifanse has rushed for 348 yards on 61 carries (58.0 yards per game), with seven touchdowns on the ground.
- Jeremiah Hunter has been targeted 52 times and has 31 catches, leading his team with 339 yards (56.5 per game) while scoring four touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell has added 14 receptions (on 25 targets) for 215 yards and two touchdowns.
- Taj Davis has totaled 204 yards on 19 receptions with two touchdowns, averaging 34.0 yards per game.
- This season Derek Wilkins leads the team with 1.0 sack and has added 1.0 TFL and three tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr has collected 39 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception to lead the team in tackles so far.
- In terms of picks, Nohl Williams leads the team with two interceptions this season and has added 10 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.
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