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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
- When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: ESPN
- Live Box Score on FOX Sports
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| 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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