Stanford Cardinal vs California Golden Bears Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Stanford Cardinal vs California Golden Bears

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA

TV: ACC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Bears (-14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55

The Stanford Cardinal (3-7) are hitting the road to California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024 where they will try to defeat the California Golden Bears (5-5). Stanford is 14.0-point underdogs from oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 55.

The Stanford Cardinal head into this game 3-7 for this season. In their last game, the Cardinal played against the Louisville Cardinals and earned the victory with a final of 38-35. When it came to stopping the run, the Cardinal gave up 162 yards on 26 attempts, which is an average of 6.2 yards per rush allowed. Stanford conceded 26 completions on 40 attempts for a total of 270 yards, and a completion rate of 65.0%. For the game, they tallied 71 plays which gave them 406 yards. The Stanford Cardinal ran the ball 37 times and accounted for 83 yards, earning them an average of 2.2 yds per attempt.

Regarding scoring points, the Stanford Cardinal are averaging 22.2 PPG. As a unit they are averaging 134.7 yards on the ground ranking this team at 96th in college football. The Cardinal have tallied 3,249 total yards for the season. With reference to scoring touchdowns, Stanford has compiled 16 passing touchdowns and 7 rushing touchdowns. Stanford has 188 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 50 penalties for 418 yards. They have surrendered the ball 19 different times.

The Cardinal sit in 119th in the nation in terms of team defense, giving up 34.6 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.5 yards per rush on the ground and 146.5 yards on the ground per contest this season. In total, they have allowed 1,465 running yards through 10 outings. When talking about yards through the air, the Cardinal have given up 2,683 yds which ranks them 125th in the country. They have given up 268.3 yards per outing through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 66.1%. During the season, they have yielded 414.8 yards per outing which puts them 108th in D-1. They have granted 24 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 21 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Golden Bears come into this game with a record of 5-5 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Golden Bears took a defeat with a final score of 33-25 against the Syracuse Orange. The Golden Bears ended up finishing with 391 yards on 57 plays (6.9 yards per play). California ran for 7.2 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 166 yds on 23 attempts. California relinquished 38 running attempts for 148 yds (3.9 yds per rush). The Golden Bears secondary allowed a completion rate of 63.0%, relinquishing 323 yds on 29 out of 46 passing.

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Golden Bears are ranked 61st in the country by scoring 28.3 points per outing. The California Golden Bears average 396.9 yards per game, which has them sitting 58th in college football. The California offense has accrued 647 penalty yds on 80 infractions, which has them ranked 12th in college football in terms of hurting your team. They have tossed 6 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 2 fumbles and they have earned 215 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Golden Bears have earned 2,738 passing yards as well as holding an average of 273.8 passing yards per outing, giving them a rank of 25th in college football. They maintain an average of 123.1 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,231 yards in total.

California has given up a total of 1,052 rushing yards (105.2 yards/game) as well as 14 touchdowns by way of the ground game this year. They have yielded 11 touchdowns through the air and 237.0 yards per outing, ranking them 93rd in college football. They have earned 5 fumbles and 17 picks so far this year. The Golden Bears defense has taken part in 686 plays, which ranks 87th in college football. The Golden Bears are relinquishing 20.7 points per game, which puts them 33rd in Division 1. This year, they have given up 207 points.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Cardinal +14.0

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