California (5-5) vs Stanford (3-7)
Game Info: Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 3:30 pm (California Memorial Stadium)
Betting Odds: California -10 / Stanford +10 --- Over/Under: 50.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ACC Network
The Stanford Cardinal and the Cal Golden Bears meet in week 13 college football action from Cal Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Stanford vs. Cal prediction.
Stanford Recap
The Stanford Cardinal will look to finish the season strong after picking up a 38-35 win over Louisville last time out as 21-point underdogs to improve to 3-7 on the year. After this game, Stanford will head on the road to square off against San Jose State.
Cardinal Out To Play Spoiler
Ashton Daniels has thrown for 1,309 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions on 63.4% passing while also rushing for 515 yards. Micah Ford has 277 rushing yards and Chris Davis Jr. has 272 rushing yards as well, while Elic Ayomanor has a team-high 48 grabs for 660 yards and 6 TDs. Emmett Mosley V has 35 grabs for 361 yards and 4 TDs while Ismael Cisse also has 28 receptions for 241 yards and 2 TDs and Sam Roush has 31 receptions for 289 yards and 2 TDs. Gaethan Bernadel leads the Stanford defense with 70 total tackles while Collin Wright and Mitch Leigber each have a pair of interceptions. David Bailey has a team-high 6 sacks and Tevarua Tafiti has 3.5 sacks while Stanford’s defense as a whole has combined for 18 sacks and 8 interceptions.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- The road team has won five of the last six games between Stanford and California.
- California has lost five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- The road team has covered the spread in four of California's last five games.
Cal Recap
The Cal Golden Bears come into this one looking to bounce back after a 33-25 loss at the hands of Syracuse last time out. After this game, Cal will head on the road to square off against SMU.
Cal Trying To Secure Bowl Eligibility
Fernando Mendoza has thrown for 2,705 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions on 68.6% passing while Jaivian Thomas has 583 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. Kadarius Calloway rushed for 124 yards while Jaydn Ott has 247 rushing yards and 4 TDs as well on the year. Jack Endries has a team-high 43 receptions for 510 yards and 2 touchdowns while Nyziah Hunter has 32 receptions for 432 yards and 5 touchdowns. Trond Grizzell has 314 receiving yards while three more receivers have 200+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Teddye Buchanan has a team-high 97 total tackles with 5 sacks while Xavier Carlton has a team-high 9 sacks on the year. Nohl Williams has a team-high 7 interceptions this year while Marcus Harris has a pair of interceptions. As a team, Cal’s defense has combined for 29 sacks and 17 interceptions on the year.
Why the California Golden Bears will win
- Stanford has lost eight of its last nine November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- California has won five of its last six November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Stanford has failed to cover the spread in 14 of its last 15 November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- California has covered the spread in each of its last six November games against Stanford.
Stanford vs. Cal Prediction
I’m on Cal here. I think Stanford fired their biggest shot last week on Senior Day to beat Louisville as massive dogs, but now they’re on the road for the final two games of the year and now face a Cal team with something to play for with bowl eligibility on the line, and Cal’s offense has picked it up over the course of the season. Stanford’s defense has been tagged more often than not this season and I think they get hit again here. Give me Cal.
Chris’s Pick Cal -10
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
