Data Skrive:
At California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, the California Golden Bears (2-0) meet the San Diego State Aztecs (1-1).
The Golden Bears are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -17.5) versus the Aztecs. The over/under for this matchup is 48 points.
Below you’ll find our preview for this season, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!
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Bet $20, Payout $38.35
Cal -17.5 vs. San Diego State
Cal vs. San Diego State Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Golden Bears (-17.5)
- Moneyline: Golden Bears (-1042), Aztecs (+657)
- Total: 48 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Cal vs. San Diego State Betting Stats and Info
The Golden Bears have won all one games against the spread. Cal has yet to play a game as a moneyline favorite. San Diego State, in one game with a set spread so far this season, is 0-1-0 against the spread. This will be the second time this year San Diego State is the moneyline underdog. The Aztecs lost the first one.
Cal vs. San Diego State Key Players
California Golden Bears
- Fernando Mendoza collected 1,728 passing yards (132.9 per game) with a 63% completion percentage last year, while throwing for 14 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.
- Jaydn Ott rushed for 1,315 yards on 246 attempts (101.2 yards per game) and scored 12 touchdowns a season ago.
- Last season Isaiah Ifanse ran for 365 yards on 70 carries (28.1 yards per game), with seven rushing touchdowns.
- Last season Jeremiah Hunter was targeted 104 times and amassed 64 catches for 757 yards with seven touchdowns.
- Trond Grizzell contributed with 39 catches for 590 yards and five touchdowns.
- Jack Endries racked up 407 receiving yards on 35 catches with two TDs.
- Last season, David Reese piled up 7.5 sacks, five TFL and 33 tackles.
- Kaleb Elarms-Orr’s 2023 campaign saw him total 87 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Last season, Lu-Magia Hearns III grabbed two interceptions and added 27 tackles and two passes defended.
San Diego State Aztecs
- Last year Jalen Mayden totaled 2,031 passing yards (169.3 per game) while going 198-for-313 (63.3%) and throwing for 10 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He also had 518 rushing yards on 129 carries plus five rushing TDs.
- Last season Jaylon Armstead rushed for 448 yards on 103 carries (37.3 yards per game), with eight rushing touchdowns.
- Last season Mark Redman hauled in 38 passes for 408 yards (34 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Mekhi Shaw’s stat line last year was 28 catches for 397 yards and two touchdowns. He put up 33.1 receiving yards per game.
- Brionne Penny racked up 290 yards on 25 catches with one touchdown in 2023.
- Zyrus Fiaseu showed out with an impressive stat line of six sacks, nine TFL and 64 tackles.
- Cedarious Barfield intercepted four passes and tacked on 49 tackles, one TFL, and five passes defended last season.