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California vs Miami Prediction 10-5-24 College Football Tips

California vs Miami Prediction 10-5-24 College Football Tips

Miami-FL Hurricanes (5:0) vs. California Golden Bears (3:1)
October 5, 2024, 10:30 p.m. EDT
The line: California Golden Bears +10.5 / Miami-FL Hurricanes -10.5; Over/Under: +54.5
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The Miami Hurricanes and Cal Golden Bears meet on Saturday in Week 6 of college football at California Memorial Stadium. Here’s a forecast between California and Miami. This article contains a selection between California and Miami.

Miami Hurricanes betting preview

The Miami Hurricanes beat South Florida and Virginia Tech and play Louisville next. The Miami Hurricanes have won three road games in a row. Cam Ward completed 70.2 percent of his passes for 1,782 yards, 18 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Xavier Restrepo and Isaiah Horton have combined for 734 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Elijah Arroyo has 11 receptions.

The Miami Hurricanes’ ground game averages 193 yards per game, and Damien Martinez leads the way with 250 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Miami is allowing 15 points and 265 yards per game. Francisco Mauigoa leads the Miami Hurricanes with 30 tackles, Tyler Baron has 4.5 sacks and Mishael Powell has 3 interceptions.

Cal Golden Bears Betting Preview

The Cal Golden Bears beat San Diego State, lost to Florida State and play Pittsburgh next. Cal has won three straight home games. Fernando Mendoza completed 67.5 percent of his passes for 892 yards, 5 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Nyziah Hunter and Corey Dyches have combined for 306 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Mason Starling has 8 receptions.

The Cal Golden Bears ground game averages 145.8 yards per game, and Jaivian Thomas leads the way with 267 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Cal is allowing 12.8 points and 287.5 yards per game. Teddye Buchanan leads the Cal Golden Bears with 40 tackles, Xavier Carlton has 3.5 sacks and Nohl Williams has 4 interceptions.

Why the Miami Hurricanes will win

  • California has lost each of its last nine games against AP ranked teams.
  • The favorite has won each of California’s last 16 games at California Memorial Stadium.
  • Miami (FL) has covered the spread in each of its last four road games.
  • California has failed to even the spread in four of its last five games against AP ranked teams.

Total score facts

  • Each of California’s last seven games fell UNDER the total score.
  • Each of Miami (FL)’s last six games in October as away favorites against teams not ranked in the AP rankings were BELOW the total score.

Matchup/League Facts

  • California ranks first among FBS teams in Q3 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
  • California ranks sixth among FBS teams in Q2 opponents points per game this season (1.8).
  • Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams in H2 points per game this season (25.6).
  • Miami (FL) ranks 1st among FBS teams in passing yards per game this season (392.6).

California vs Miami prediction

Miami had its scare against Virginia Tech last week, which should help the Canes refocus after all the hype. Outside of that game, the Hurricanes looked like title contenders. The California Golden Bears will be well prepared for this game with a top 10 team in town and on college game day. The problem is that Cal doesn’t have the offense to scare Miami and is simply struggling to do anything against a pathetic FSU team. There is a huge talent gap between Miami and Cal. This should be a comfortable away win for the Hurricanes.

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