Arizona State Sun Devils vs California Golden Bears Prediction, 9/30/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona State Sun Devils vs California Golden Bears

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023

Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA

TV: PAC12

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Bears (-13)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Arizona State Sun Devils (1-3) are on their way to California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 30, 2023 where they will try to defeat the California Golden Bears (2-2). California opens as 13-point favorites. The total has been set at 50.5.

The Arizona State Sun Devils head into this game 1-3 this season. In their last matchup, the Sun Devils faced off with the USC Trojans and went home with a loss by a final score of 42-28. Cameron Skattebo was the best rusher for the Sun Devils with 20 totes for 111 yds (5.6 yds per carry). Drew Pyne finished 21/36 with 221 yards through the air and 2 touchdowns. He had a QB rate of 122.7 and ended the contest with 1 interception. When it came to stopping the run, the Sun Devils gave up 213 yards on 29 attempts, which calculates to 7.3 yards per run surrendered. Arizona State conceded 20 completions on 31 tries for 322 yds, and a completion rate of 64.5%. In the game, they ran 71 plays which totaled 353 yards. The Arizona State Sun Devils ran the football 32 times and accrued 90 yards, which earned them an average of 2.8 yards per carry.

When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Arizona State Sun Devils have an average of 16.8 points per contest. As a unit they're averaging 94.3 yards in the run game which is 123rd in college football. The Sun Devils have racked up 1,231 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Arizona State has earned 5 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns via the ground. Arizona State has a total of 69 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 19 infractions for 186 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 11 times.

The Sun Devils sit in 105th in D-1 regarding team defense, allowing 29.8 PPG. They are giving up an average of 3.9 yards per tote and 120.5 rushing yards per game on the campaign. In total, they have allowed 482 rushing yards through 4 contests. When it comes to passing yardage, the Sun Devils are giving up 933 yards which puts them in 77th in Division 1. They are conceding 233.3 yards per contest through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 64.0%. In total, they are giving up 353.8 yards/game which puts them 65th in college football. They have relinquished 8 touchdowns through the air in addition to 4 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Golden Bears come into this game with a record of 2-2 this season. The last time they took the field, the Golden Bears went home defeated by a final of 59-32 when they faced the Washington Huskies. Ben Finley (2 TDs) finished the game with 207 yards on 17/32 passing while his quarterback rate was 109.3. He had 3 picks and his average yards per attempt was 6.5. Jaydn Ott carried the football 14 times for 40 yds, ending the game with 2.9 yds per attempt for California. California rushed for 4.0 yards per tote, totaling 139 yds on 35 attempts. The Golden Bears finished with 502 yds while running 81 plays (6.2 yds per play). The Golden Bears passing defense conceded a completion rate of 71.9%, relinquishing 389 yards on 23 out of 32 through the air. California conceded 30 run attempts for 140 yards (4.7 yds per rush).

When discussing how much they score, the Golden Bears currently rank 50th in the country averaging 32.8 points per contest. The California Golden Bears hold an average of 456.5 yards per game, which has them sitting 27th in the country. The California offense has racked up 165 penalty yards on 20 infractions, which has them sitting 96th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 6 interceptions while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to earn 99 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Golden Bears currently sit at 959 passing yards as well as holding an average of 239.8 passing yards per outing, which ranks 67th in Division 1. They average 216.8 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 867 yards for the year.

The Golden Bears are conceding 27.8 PPG, which has them sitting 95th in the nation. California has given up a total of 424 yards rushing (106.0 yards per game) and 4 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. This season, they have given up 111 total points. They have allowed 9 touchdowns through the air in addition to 234.0 yards per contest, which has them ranked 82nd in the country. The Golden Bears defense has been on the field for 242 plays, which is 20th in college football. They have tallied 5 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions on the campaign.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Sun Devils +13

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