Syracuse Orange vs California Golden Bears Prediction, 11/16/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Syracuse Orange vs California Golden Bears

Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024

Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, CA

TV: The CW Network

Odds/Point Spread: Golden Bears (-8.0)

Total/Over-Under: 55.5

The California Golden Bears (5-4) are welcoming the Syracuse Orange (6-3) at California Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 16, 2024. California opens this matchup as 8.0-point favorites. The total is 55.5.

The Syracuse Orange come into this game with a record of 6-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Orange took the field against the Boston College Eagles and took a loss by a final of 37-31. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 73 plays which gave them a total of 431 yds. The Syracuse Orange ended up rushing 25 different times and recorded 39 yds, earning them an average of 1.6 yards per carry. On the ground, the Orange conceded 313 yards on 51 attempts, which is an average of 6.1 yds per rush surrendered. Syracuse allowed 7 pass completions on 13 tries for a total of 65 yards, and a completion percentage of 53.8%.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the Syracuse Orange are averaging 31.7 points per game. Offensively they're averaging 89.0 yards on the ground ranking this team at 129th in Division 1. The Orange have earned 3,985 total yards for the year. In terms of getting in the endzone, Syracuse has earned 23 touchdowns via the pass and 14 rushing touchdowns. Syracuse has accumulated 233 first downs as a team, and they have committed 68 penalties for 577 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 14 times.

The Orange rank 94th in the country in terms of team defense, giving up 28.6 points per game. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 4.9 yards per rushing attempt and 155.6 yards on the ground per game this year. For the year, they have given up 1,400 rushing yards through 9 games. In terms of passing yardage, the Orange have given up 1,790 yards which has them ranked 36th in Division 1. They have conceded 198.9 yards per outing through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 66.4%. In total, they have allowed 354.4 yards/game which ranks them 56th in the country. They have yielded 14 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 12 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Golden Bears head into this matchup 5-4 for this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Golden Bears went home victorious with a score of 46-36 against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. The Golden Bears finished the game with a total of 500 yds while running 87 plays (5.7 yards per play). California rushed the football for 3.7 yards per tote, finishing with a total of 115 yds on 31 attempts. California allowed 39 rushing attempts for 112 yds (2.9 yards per rush). The Golden Bears pass defense allowed a completion rate of 52.8%, surrendering 274 yards on 19 for 36 passing.

The California Golden Bears maintain an average of 397.6 yards/game, which has them sitting 63rd in college football. The California offense has totaled 611 yards of penalties on 75 violations, which has them sitting 11th in college football in terms of helping out the other team. They maintain an average of 118.3 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 1,065 yards in total. They have thrown 4 picks while surrendering 2 fumbles and they have recorded 196 first downs. Regarding how much they score, the Golden Bears are sitting 62nd in the nation with an average of 28.7 points per outing. For the year to this point, the Golden Bears currently have a total of 2,513 yards through the air as well as an average of 279.2 passing yards per outing, which ranks 20th in college football.

California has surrendered a total of 904 yards on the ground (100.4 yards per game) as well as 12 touchdowns via the rush for the campaign. They have allowed 10 touchdowns via the pass as well as 227.4 yards/outing, which puts them in 77th in Division 1. They have compiled 5 fumbles recovered and 17 interceptions this year. The Golden Bears defense has participated in 602 plays, which has them sitting 61st in the country. The Golden Bears are allowing 19.3 points per contest, which has them ranked 23rd in D-1. This season, they have relinquished 174 pts.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Golden Bears -8.0

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