NCAAF : Miami Florida Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears Odds & Prediction

Game Info: October 5, 2024 10:30PM EDT @ California Memorial Stadium

Both sides have exhibited notable displays this season with Miami winning four of their five games and their latest conquest being VT. However, while Cal has had its challenges, it has been able to record important victories over SDSU and Auburn. With a solid running game and an efficient aerial assault, this promises to be a thrilling entertainment activity. Brace yourselves for an epic clash!

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Miami Florida -375 , California +299

Spread: Miami Florida -10 , California +10

Over/Under: 54

Team Recent Performance

Miami Florida Hurricanes

The team played on September 28 and prevailed over VT with a score of 38-34, but failed to beat a -17.5 line, with the total going over 55.5. On September 22nd, they have beaten USF 50-15, which was sufficient to cover a spread of -16.5 and have gone over 64.5. They also easily defeated Ball State on September 15 with a lopsided score of 62-0, while covering a spread of -37.5 and going over a total of 56. The other game played in the month was against FAMU on September 8 in which they lost 56-9 but could not cover a -48 spread with the total going over 57.5. Lastly, on September 1st, the team edged out Florida with a score of 41-17 while laying a -2 line and the total going over 54.5.

California Golden Bears

On the 22nd of September, the squad faced defeat against FSU with a score of 9-14 while able to cover a spread of +3 and also going under a total of 44. They managed to beat SDSU 31-10 on the 15th of September covering a spread of -19.5 and again going under 48.5. Their 8th September saw them beat Auburn 21-14 while covering a +12 spread and going under 52.5. They also beat UCD 31-13 on September 1st but failed to cover a -20.5 spread, and went below a total of 57. Finally, on the 17th of December, the team was beaten by TTU with a score of 14-34, while covering a +3.5 line and going under 54.5 total points.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

In the previous encounters, Miami has lost one match, while Cal has won one. In the same vein, but with a different angle, Miami has a record of one win and no losses whilst Cal has a record of no wins and one loss. The two Teams have gone under in their respective games. Miami earned 17 points and had a rushing output of 119 yards against the opponent while Cal had 24 points and registered 217 rushing yards. The air attack for the Hurricanes has generated 194 yards at a success rate of 60.98 percent as compared to that of the Golden Bears which threw for 121 yards at 47.62 percent efficiency. In all the plays, Miami managed 313 yards while Cal recorded 338 yards showing also that Miami made two offenses that were turnovers and Cal one.

Team Injuries

Miami Florida Hurricanes

Rueben Bain Jr. (DL) and Damari Brown (DB) will both be unavailable for 1-2 weeks due to injuries to their upper bodies.

California Golden Bears

Due to unknown injuries, Kyion Grayes (WR) and Tobias Merriweather (WR) have been designated as questionable for their game on Saturday.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Miami Florida Hurricanes will win and cover the spread, with the total going over 54.

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