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Tonight’s California @ Oregon game
Total opened 59, moved to 65.5. Lowest currently available is 65, highest is 67
Oregon opened -24.5, moved to -23.5. Lowest currently available is -23, highest is -24.5
SportsOptions computer line is Oregon -23.5, total 68.5, making the over an SO Computer play.
Public is currently 62% on Oregon, with a high point of 70% on Oregon.
Public is 81% on the over.
No key injuries for either team.
The SportsOptions exclusive game analysis for this game:
California is off a bye week after losing 31-23 at Washington two weeks ago as +1½ point 'dogs. Zach Maynard completed 23-of-43 passes for 349 yards and a touchdown. Kennan Allen had his best performance of the season with 10 receptions for 197 yards and a touchdown, while Isi Sofele added 98 rushing yards on 17 carries for the Golden Bears, who were coming off a 63-12 win over FCS Presbyterian the previous week. Cal had a 457-409 edge in total yards against Washington and won the turnover battle 2-0, but they couldn't get out of Seattle with a win.
Oregon also comes off a bye week after ripping Arizona in a 56-31 road win as -13½ point favorites. LaMichael James exploded for a school-record 288 yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns on 23 carries in the easy win. Kenjon Barner added two rushing TDs, while Darron Thomas completed 11-of-20 passes for two scores and also added two touchdowns on the ground for the Ducks, who recorded their 13th straight conference win. David Paulson had three receptions for 22 yards and another touchdown as Oregon racked up 516 yards of total offense.
California gave powerful Oregon a game last season but came up short in a 15-13 home loss as +18½ point underdogs. Cal held the Ducks' potent offense to 317 total yards and almost 40 points below its average; and missed a potential game-winning FG in the fourth quarter. California has fared well as a double-digit underdog (20-6-1 ATS), including 16-5 ATS as a double-digit road 'dog; however, the Bears have underachieved on the road as of late, going just 7-19 ATS. Meanwhile, Oregon is 20-7 ATS in October and 24-11-1 ATS as a double-digit chalk, as well as 10-4-1 ATS at home, but the Bears come into this one with the better defense (#27 vs. #77) and this is the highest spread ever in this annual series. Yes, we know Oregon has the #6 offense in the land (533 ypg)- but Cal can move it too (#25 - 456 ypg).
Tonight’s California @ Oregon game
Total opened 59, moved to 65.5. Lowest currently available is 65, highest is 67
Oregon opened -24.5, moved to -23.5. Lowest currently available is -23, highest is -24.5
SportsOptions computer line is Oregon -23.5, total 68.5, making the over an SO Computer play.
Public is currently 62% on Oregon, with a high point of 70% on Oregon.
Public is 81% on the over.
No key injuries for either team.
The SportsOptions exclusive game analysis for this game:
California is off a bye week after losing 31-23 at Washington two weeks ago as +1½ point 'dogs. Zach Maynard completed 23-of-43 passes for 349 yards and a touchdown. Kennan Allen had his best performance of the season with 10 receptions for 197 yards and a touchdown, while Isi Sofele added 98 rushing yards on 17 carries for the Golden Bears, who were coming off a 63-12 win over FCS Presbyterian the previous week. Cal had a 457-409 edge in total yards against Washington and won the turnover battle 2-0, but they couldn't get out of Seattle with a win.
Oregon also comes off a bye week after ripping Arizona in a 56-31 road win as -13½ point favorites. LaMichael James exploded for a school-record 288 yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns on 23 carries in the easy win. Kenjon Barner added two rushing TDs, while Darron Thomas completed 11-of-20 passes for two scores and also added two touchdowns on the ground for the Ducks, who recorded their 13th straight conference win. David Paulson had three receptions for 22 yards and another touchdown as Oregon racked up 516 yards of total offense.
California gave powerful Oregon a game last season but came up short in a 15-13 home loss as +18½ point underdogs. Cal held the Ducks' potent offense to 317 total yards and almost 40 points below its average; and missed a potential game-winning FG in the fourth quarter. California has fared well as a double-digit underdog (20-6-1 ATS), including 16-5 ATS as a double-digit road 'dog; however, the Bears have underachieved on the road as of late, going just 7-19 ATS. Meanwhile, Oregon is 20-7 ATS in October and 24-11-1 ATS as a double-digit chalk, as well as 10-4-1 ATS at home, but the Bears come into this one with the better defense (#27 vs. #77) and this is the highest spread ever in this annual series. Yes, we know Oregon has the #6 offense in the land (533 ypg)- but Cal can move it too (#25 - 456 ypg).
