Pittsburgh vs. Cal Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 12, 2024

Pittsburgh vs. Cal Prediction, Odds, Picks - October 12, 2024

Updated Oct. 12, 2024 3:04 p.m. ET
Data Skrive

The No. 22 Pittsburgh Panthers (5-0) are 3.5-point favorites when they host the California Golden Bears (3-2) in conference play on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Acrisure Stadium. A total of 58 points has been set for this matchup.

The Panthers beat the North Carolina Tar Heels, 34-24, in their most recent game. The Golden Bears lost against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in their last game, 39-38.

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Pittsburgh vs. Cal Game Information & Odds

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Pittsburgh vs Cal Betting Information updated as of October 12, 2024, 2:48 p.m. ET.
Favorite Spread (Odds) Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Moneyline Under Moneyline
Pittsburgh -3.5 (-109) -165 +138 58 -110 -110

Pittsburgh vs. Cal Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Pittsburgh (-3.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (58)
  • Prediction: Pittsburgh 36, Cal 19

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Pittsburgh vs. Cal Betting Insights

  • Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Panthers 31, Golden Bears 27.
  • The Panthers have a 62.3% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Bears hold a 42.0% implied probability.
  • Pittsburgh has covered in each of its five games with a spread this season.
  • Cal has covered three times in four matchups with a spread this year.

Pittsburgh vs. Cal: 2024 Stats Comparison

Pittsburgh Cal
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 45.6 (13) 26 (97)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 25.2 (66) 18 (20)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 4 (18) 4 (18)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 8 (46) 12 (8)

Pittsburgh 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Eli Holstein QB 1,567 YDS (65.5%) / 15 TD / 3 INT
265 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 53 RUSH YPG
Desmond Reid RB 374 YDS / 1 TD / 74.8 YPG / 6 YPC
24 REC / 322 REC YDS / 4 REC TD / 64.4 REC YPG
Konata Mumpfield WR 23 REC / 426 YDS / 3 TD / 85.2 YPG
Raphael Williams WR 15 REC / 198 YDS / 4 TD / 39.6 YPG
Kyle Louis LB 24 TKL / 4 TFL / 2 SACK / 2 INT
Brandon George LB 20 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Rasheem Biles LB 23 TKL / 4 TFL / 1 SACK
Donovan McMillon DB 21 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD

Cal 2024 Key Players

Name Position Stats
Fernando Mendoza QB 1,177 YDS (64.8%) / 7 TD / 3 INT
36 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 7.2 RUSH YPG
Jaydn Ott RB 135 YDS / 3 TD / 27 YPG / 2.9 YPC
11 REC / 115 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 23 REC YPG
Nyziah Hunter WR 15 REC / 185 YDS / 4 TD / 37 YPG
Jaivian Thomas RB 287 YDS / 1 TD / 57.4 YPG / 6.4 YPC
4 REC / 74 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 14.8 REC YPG
Teddye Buchanan LB 18 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 SACK
Xavier Carlton LB 8 TKL / 4 TFL / 4.5 SACK
Nohl Williams DB 5 TKL / 0 TFL / 5 INT / 5 PD
Marcus Harris DB 15 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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