California at TCU Cheez-It Bowl Picks and Predictions 12/26/2018

Wednesday, December 26, 2018

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The California Golden Bears head to Chase Field to play the TCU Horned Frogs on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has California as 1 point favorites. The Golden Bears are 6-5-1 against the spread and their over/under record is 3-9-0. The Horned Frogs are 4-8-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 6-6-0.

Valuable California Golden Bears Betting Trends

The California Golden Bears are 3-9-0 against the over/under

The California Golden Bears are 6-5-1 against the spread

Important TCU Horned Frogs Betting Trends

The TCU Horned Frogs are 6-6-0 against the over/under

The TCU Horned Frogs are 4-8-0 against the spread

Key California Golden Bears Injuries

12/02/18 LB Derron Brown Personal is questionable Wednesday vs TCU
12/02/18 OL Henry Bazakas Lower Body is questionable Wednesday vs TCU
12/02/18 WR Kanawai Noa Undisclosed is questionable Wednesday vs TCU
12/02/18 QB Ross Bowers Thumb is questionable Wednesday vs TCU
11/25/18 OL Patrick Mekari Leg is out for season
10/24/18 OL Michael Saffell Leg is out for season
10/13/18 LB Gerran Brown Lower Body is out for season
09/04/18 LB Cameron Goode Leg is out for season
08/29/18 RB Johnny Adams Jr. Lower Body is out for season

Key TCU Horned Frogs Injuries

12/02/18 OL Austin Myers Undisclosed is questionable Wednesday vs California
12/02/18 RB Darius Anderson Undisclosed is questionable Wednesday vs California
12/02/18 QB Michael Collins Foot is questionable Wednesday vs California
12/02/18 LB Ty Summers Undisclosed is questionable Wednesday vs California
11/14/18 DT Joseph Broadnax Undisclosed is out for season
10/23/18 WR KaVontae Turpin Suspension has been dismissed from the team
10/22/18 QB Shawn Robinson Shoulder is out for season
10/19/18 S Innis Gaines Leg is out indefinitely
08/15/18 DT Ross Blacklock Achilles is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The California Golden Bears are 107th in the country in points scored with 274. They have run 847 plays this year for 4,202 yards, which ranks them 102nd in Division 1 in total offense. The Golden Bears average 5 yards per play, which is 113th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 238 1st downs this season, ranking them 91st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground California has run for 1,950 yards as a unit, which ranks 75th in college football. They've run 458 times, averaging 4.3 yards per rush as a unit. The Golden Bears have been penalized on offense 71 times for 631 yards so far this year, which has them 73rd in the country in penalties. Chase Garbers has passed for 1,221 yards this year. He's completed 125 throws while attempting 202 passes for a completion percentage of 61.9%. His quarterback rating this season is 128.9. He averages 6.2 adjusted yards per throw and 6 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

California is 24th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 256. They have given up a total of 3,833 yards on D, which is 11th in D-1. The Golden Bears are 15th in yards per play allowed with 4.7. Opponent offenses have completed 215 throws on 366 attempts against the California Golden Bears defense this season, ranking them 50th and 53rd in the nation. The California pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,245 yards in the air, which is 18th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 452 attempts for 1,588 yards this season, putting them in 28th place in the country against the run. The Golden Bears have had 77 penalties for 680 yards on defense this year. That places them 73rd in college football.

Special Teams Stats

California is 17th in the country in punt returns with 26. They've totaled 170 punt return yards and average 6.5 yards per return, which is 90th in D-1. They have returned 36 kicks for 811 yards on special teams, which puts them 19th in kick return yardage. The Golden Bears average 23 yards per kick return and they are 95th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 5,184. The California Golden Bears have tried 17 field goals this year and made 12, which is 70th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 71%. California Golden Bears kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 31 for 31 this season. Their punters have accumulated 2,635 yards on 64 punts, averaging 42 yards per punt. That ranks them 58th in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Horned Frogs have run for 1,782 yards as a team, which ranks 96th in college football. They've run 436 times, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The TCU Horned Frogs have been penalized on offense 53 times for 478 yards so far this season, which has them 119th in the country in penalties. They are 96th in the nation in points scored with 296. They have run 823 plays this season for 4,495 yards, which ranks them 72nd in Division 1 in total offense. TCU averages 5.5 yards per play, which is 85th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 230 1st downs this year, placing them 99th overall as an offensive unit. Michael Collins averages 7.6 yards per pass attempt and 7.8 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 79 passes on 140 attempts for a completion percentage of 56.4%. His quarterback rating this year is 131.3. He has thrown for 1,059 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The TCU Horned Frogs rush defense has allowed 469 attempts for 1,702 yards this year, putting them in 40th place in D-1 against the run. TCU has committed 70 penalties for 556 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 24th in college football. They are 45th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 293. They have surrendered a total of 4,133 yards on D, which is 26th in the country. The Horned Frogs are ranked 22nd in yards per play allowed with 4.9. Opposing offenses have completed 209 passes on 374 attempts against the TCU defense this season, placing them 42nd and 65th in Division 1. The TCU Horned Frogs pass defense has also given up a total of 2,431 yards through the air, which is 39th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The TCU Horned Frogs have attempted 19 field goals this season and made 12, which is 77th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 63%. TCU kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 36 for 36 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,422 yards on 65 punts, averaging 37 yards per punt. That places them 126th in Division 1 in punting average. TCU is ranked 83rd in the nation in punt returns with 16. They've accumulated 282 punt return yards and average 17.6 yards per return, which is 6th in college football. They have returned 34 kicks for 684 yards on special teams, ranking 41st in kick return yardage. The TCU Horned Frogs average 21 yards per kick return and they are 80th in the country in all-purpose yards with 5,461.

Who will win tonight's Golden Bears/Horned Frogs college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Bears -1

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