The Arizona State Sun Devils will take on the California Golden Bears on Saturday in College Football action.
The Sun Devils are off to a slow start, with just one win in four games this season. The Sun Devils beat Southern Utah but have dropped games to Oklahoma State, Fresno State, and USC. Last week, the Sun Devils allowed USC quarterback Caleb Williams five touchdowns in the loss.
For the California Golden Bears, after struggling at home to Idaho but returning and winning the game, they allowed 59 last week at Washington. California is 2-2 on the season.
If college football standings are anything to go by, we should be in for an exciting game. Let’s find out more information and give our Arizona State vs California prediction!
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. California Golden Bears Odds
Pac-12 Battle: Arizona State vs. California Preview
Before our Arizona State vs California prediction, here is some information on this game on the NCAAF schedule:
Arizona State Sun Devils vs California Golden Bears
Location of the game: California Memorial Stadium. Berkeley, CA.
Date & Time: Saturday, September 30. 12:00 pm PST.
How to watch: Pac-12 Network
Recent Scores
Let’s take a quick look at some of the past results before we move on to our NCAAF picks.
Arizona State Sun Devils 2023 Results:
- Saturday, September 9th, 2023: 27-15 loss vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Saturday, September 16th, 2023: 29-0 loss vs. Fresno State Bulldogs
- Saturday, September 23rd, 2023: 42-28 loss vs. USC Trojans
California Golden Bears 2023 Results:
- Saturday, September 9th, 2023: 14-10 loss vs. Auburn
- Saturday, September 16th, 2023: 31-17 win over Idaho Vandals
- Saturday, September 23rd, 2023: 59-32 loss at Washington Huskies
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. California Golden Bears Betting Analysis
Here are the latest NCAAF odds for one of the NCAA Football games today:
- Moneyline: California Golden Bears -450, Arizona State Sun Devils +360
- Spread: California Golden Bears -13, Arizona State Sun Devils +13
- Total: 47.5
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. California Golden Bears Betting Preview
Year one under Kenny Dillingham has not gone great for the Sun Devils. Dillingham was hired in November, and he has just one win. The Sun Devils are struggling big-time on the offensive end. Over the last three games, they have scored just 14 points per game. On the season, they are at 16.8, which ranks 126th in all of College Football.
The main man inside the Sun Devils’ offense is their running back, Cameron Skattebo. He has 259 yards in four games, with three touchdowns. The Sun Devils have a brutal schedule in October. After they play this game, their next six games are against Colorado, Washington, Washington State, Utah, UCLA, and Oregon.
Four of those NCAA football teams are ranked in the Top 16 of the latest Associated Press poll, with the other two ranked earlier in the season. The Arizona State Sun Devils Football standings are likely to see last place for most of the 2023 season.
Golden Bears’ Point Production
The California Golden Bears score 32.8 points per game and allow opponents to score 27.8 per game. The offense is 50th in the nation, while the defense is 95th. Offensively, the attack comes from the run game.
The Bears are averaging more than 216 yards per game on the ground. The top threat for the Bears on the ground has been Jaydn Ott, with 306 yards and four touchdowns.
Looking at their college football players, the Bears are led by their quarterback, Ben Finley. The former North Carolina State Wolf Pack signal-caller has three touchdowns thrown in just four games this season. His top target has been Jeremiah Hunter, with 21 receptions, 232 yards, and three scores.
The California Golden Bears schedule shows they will head back home following this game and host Oregon State, which will start a stretch of five straight games against ranked foes.
Arizona State Sun Devils vs. California Golden Bears Betting Prediction
- It’s time for our Arizona State vs California prediction: The Golden Bears start slow again but end up winning this game and covering the spread.
Barring any late additions to the college football injury report, take California 31-13 over the Arizona State Sun Devils.
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