California Golden Bears vs Auburn Tigers Prediction, 9/7/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: California Golden Bears vs Auburn Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-13.5)

Total/Over-Under: 53.5

Jordan-Hare Stadium is the location where the Auburn Tigers (1-0) will go up against the California Golden Bears (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Auburn opens this game as 13.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under is 53.5.

The California Golden Bears head into this matchup 1-0 for this year. In their last contest, the Golden Bears played the UC Davis Aggies and went home with a win by a final score of 31-13. The California Golden Bears ran the rock 38 different times and accounted for 102 yards, which had them averaging 2.7 yards per carry. Overall, they had 66 plays which converted into 281 yds. California relinquished 24 pass completions on 48 tries for a total of 221 yards, and a completion rate of 50.0%. On the ground, the Golden Bears conceded 83 yds on 25 tries, which is an average of 3.3 yards per run allowed.

The Golden Bears have racked up 281 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, California has compiled 1 touchdown through the air and 2 rushing touchdowns. They have turned the ball over 1 time. California has accounted for 16 first downs offensively, and they have been called for 5 infractions for 48 yards. As a unit they're averaging 102.0 yards rushing which is 105th in D-1. Concerning getting in the endzone, the California Golden Bears have an average of 31.0 points per contest.

The Golden Bears are sitting in 51st in the country when it comes to team defense, conceding 13.0 PPG. The opposition is running for 3.3 yards per run and 83.0 rushing yards per contest this year. During this campaign, they have allowed 83 rushing yards through 1 game. Regarding yards via the pass, the Golden Bears are giving up 221 yards which has them sitting in 83rd in Division 1. They are conceding 221.0 yards per contest via the pass and conceding a completion percentage of 50.0%. During this campaign, they have surrendered 304.0 yards per outing which has them ranked 71st in the nation. They have yielded no TD's via the pass and 1 touchdown via the ground game.

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The Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 1-0 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Tigers got the win with a final of 73-3 against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. Auburn ran the ball for 9.8 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 177 yds on 18 attempts. The Tigers finished the contest with a total of 628 yards on 46 plays (13.7 yds per play). The Tigers pass defense allowed a completion rate of 47.1%, relinquishing 204 yards on 16 for 34 through the air. Auburn gave up 36 rushing attempts for 36 yds (1.0 yds per carry).

Regarding how much they score, the Tigers rank 2nd in college football by tallying 73.0 points per contest. The Auburn Tigers hold an average of 628.0 yards per outing, which is good for 11th in the nation. The Auburn offense has 60 yards of penalties on 5 infractions, which ranks 72nd in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed no interceptions while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 18 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Tigers have a total of 451 yards via the pass, which ranks 2nd in the nation. They maintain an average of 177.0 rushing yards per game.

Auburn has yielded a total of 36 rushing yards as well as no touchdowns by way of the ground game so far this year. They have surrendered no touchdownss from the passing game in addition to 204.0 yards per game, which has them ranked 80th in D-1. They have tallied no fumbles and no interceptions over the course of the season. The Tigers defense has participated in 70 plays, ranking them 95th in college football. The Tigers are giving up 3.0 points per contest, which has them 14th in the nation. In total, they have relinquished 3 pts.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Golden Bears +13.5

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