San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Bears (-18.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The San Diego State Aztecs (1-1) are en route to California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will try to defeat the California Golden Bears (2-0). San Diego State is 18.0-point dogs. The total is 50.

The San Diego State Aztecs head into this game 1-1 for this season. In their last contest, the Aztecs played against the Oregon State Beavers and ended up losing by a score of 21-0. Against the run, the Aztecs conceded 237 yds on 51 attempts, which is an average of 4.6 yards per rush surrendered. San Diego State conceded 17 completions on 27 tries for 183 yds, and a completion percentage of 63.0%. In all, they tallied 49 plays which converted into 179 yards. The San Diego State Aztecs ended up running the ball 25 times and amassed 72 yards, which earned them an average of 2.9 yds per carry.

Concerning putting the ball in the endzone, the San Diego State Aztecs are averaging 22.5 points per contest. As a team they're averaging 163.0 yards on the ground ranking them 65th in the country. The Aztecs have attained 647 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, San Diego State has amassed 2 passing touchdowns and 2 touchdowns on the ground. San Diego State has accrued 30 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 24 penalties for 229 yards. They have surrendered the ball 1 time.

Concerning passing yards, the Aztecs have conceded 300 yds which puts them in 44th in Division 1. They have yielded 150.0 yards per game through the air and giving up a completion percentage of 67.3%. In total, they have given up 300.0 yards/game which has them ranked 61st in the nation. They have given up 2 touchdowns via the pass and 3 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for an average of 3.5 yards per run and 150.0 rushing yards per game so far this season. In total, they have conceded 300 rushing yards through 2 games. The Aztecs rank 62nd in D-1 regarding team defense, conceding 17.5 points per game.

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The Golden Bears come into this matchup with a record of 2-0 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Golden Bears walked away with a victory by a final of 21-14 against the Auburn Tigers. The Golden Bears ended up finishing with 332 yds while they ran 70 plays (4.7 yds per play). California rushed the football for 2.9 yards per attempt, finishing with 99 yds on 34 carries. California surrendered 30 rushing attempts for 121 yds (4.0 yds per rush). The Golden Bears passing defense conceded a completion percentage of 51.9%, relinquishing 165 yards on 14 out of 27 through the air.

When discussing this team's ability to score points, the Golden Bears rank 89th in D-1 scoring 26.0 points per game. The California Golden Bears have an average of 306.5 yards per contest, which has them ranked 111th in Division 1. The California offense has racked up 125 yds of penalties on 16 violations, which is 28th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown no interceptions while losing 1 fumble and they have been able to record 34 1st downs. During the season to this point, the Golden Bears have compiled 412 passing yards along with holding an average of 206.0 passing yards per game, which is ranked 87th in D-1. They hold an average of 100.5 run yards per game and have run for 201 yards in total.

California has allowed the opposition a total of 204 yards on the ground (102.0 yards per outing) and 2 touchdowns rushing for the campaign. They have allowed 1 touchdown from the passing game and 193.0 yards/outing, which has them in 66th in D-1. They have 1 fumble recovery and 7 interceptions this year. The Golden Bears defense has been on the field for 130 plays, ranking them 72nd in college football. The Golden Bears are surrendering 13.5 PPG, which has them 40th in college football. This season, they have surrendered 27 points in total.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Golden Bears -18.0

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