- Auburn is a -6.5 point favorite vs. California
- Total (Over/Under): 54 points
- Watch the game on ESPN
The Auburn Tigers visit California Memorial Stadium to take on the California Golden Bears on Sep. 9. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EDT in Berkeley.
Auburn is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).
The Auburn vs. California Over/Under is 54 total points.
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Auburn vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 2
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Auburn | -6.5 -110 | 54 -110 | -250 |
| California | +6.5 -110 | 54 -110 | +200 |
Auburn vs California Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Auburn will win this game with 71.7% confidence.
Auburn vs California Spread Prediction for Week 2
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Auburn will cover the spread with 63.8% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Auburn and California, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Auburn Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Auburn has hit the Game Total Over in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Auburn has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.80 Units / 41% ROI)
- Auburn has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 9 games (+3.75 Units / 38% ROI)
- Auburn has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.55 Units / 24% ROI)
- Auburn has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 9 games (+0.70 Units / 7% ROI)
California Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- California has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games (+3.10 Units / 56% ROI)
- California have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- California has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
- California has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.55 Units / 21% ROI)
- California has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.95 Units / 29% ROI)
Best Auburn Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Auburn players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Robby Ashford has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)
- Jarquez Hunter has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Ja’Varrius Johnson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Robby Ashford has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 2 of his last 3 games (+0.80 Units / 22% ROI)
- Jack Plummer has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 86% ROI)
- Jack Plummer has hit the TD Passes Under in 2 of his last 3 games (+0.75 Units / 22% ROI)
Best California Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for California players for Week 2, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Jaydn Ott has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+5.80 Units / 60% ROI)
- Jeremiah Hunter has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.80 Units / 50% ROI)
- Jaydn Ott has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 3 of his last 4 games at home (+1.80 Units / 36% ROI)
Auburn Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Auburn is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Auburn is 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -5.6% ROI
- Auburn is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Auburn is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
California Against the Spread (ATS) Record
California is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- California is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 47.62% ROI
- California is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- California is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
California: Keys to the Game vs. Auburn
California is 1-14 (.059) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2021 season– tied for 3rd-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .286
California is 5-6 (.333) when rushing more than 30 times since the 2021 season– tied for 14th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .398
California was winless (0-8) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush in the 2022 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .310
California was 2-1 (.500) when rushing for more than 100 yards in the 2022 season– tied for 13th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .413
Matchup Notes for Auburn vs. California
California has gained 6,182 yards on 551 receptions (just 11.2 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 25th-worst among FBS skill players. Auburn’s defense has allowed just 11.2 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for 24th-best among FBS defenses.
California’s RBs averaged just 5.8 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — tied for 16th-worst among FBS RBs. Auburn’s defense allowed just 5.1 RAC to RBs in the 2022 season — tied for sixth-best among FBS defenses.
California’s WRs had 1.6 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — fourth-best among Pac-12 WRs. Auburn’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 18th-best among FBS defenses.
Auburn’s WRs has gained 3,603 yards on 252 receptions (14.3 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 35th-best among FBS WRs. California’s defense has allowed just 12.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs since the 2021 season — tied for 22nd-best among FBS defenses.
Auburn’s WRs gained 1,319 yards on 82 receptions (16.1 YPR) in the 2022 season — eighth-best among FBS WRs. California’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 30th-best among FBS defenses.
Auburn’s offense threw for 2,072 passing yards in 12 games (just 172.7 YPG) in the 2022 season — 15th-worst among FBS offenses. California’s defense allowed 287.5 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among P5 defenses.
Auburn Offensive Stats & Trends
Auburn RBs averaged 10.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (168 yards / 16 touches) on 3rd and short in the 2022 season– 2nd best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.3
Auburn’s WRs has gained 3,603 yards on 252 receptions (14.3 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 35th-best among FBS WRs. California’s defense has allowed just 12.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs since the 2021 season — tied for 22nd-best among FBS defenses.
Auburn’s WRs gained 1,319 yards on 82 receptions (16.1 YPR) in the 2022 season — eighth-best among FBS WRs. California’s defense allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — tied for 30th-best among FBS defenses.
Auburn’s offense threw for 2,072 passing yards in 12 games (just 172.7 YPG) in the 2022 season — 15th-worst among FBS offenses. California’s defense allowed 287.5 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — fifth-worst among P5 defenses.
Auburn’s WRs gained 1,319 yards on 82 receptions (16.1 YPR) in the 2022 season — eighth-best among FBS WRs. California’s defense allowed just 12.0 Yards Per Reception to WRs in the 2022 season — tied for 28th-best among FBS defenses.
California Offensive Stats & Trends
California RBs have averaged 333.0 rushing yards per game (333/1) this season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 130.9
California has gained 6,182 yards on 551 receptions (just 11.2 YPR) since the 2021 season — tied for 25th-worst among FBS skill players. Auburn’s defense has allowed just 11.2 Yards Per Reception since the 2021 season — tied for 24th-best among FBS defenses.
California RBs have rushed for 6 TDs this season– tied for 2nd-most among FBS Teams
California’s RBs averaged just 5.8 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — tied for 16th-worst among FBS RBs. Auburn’s defense allowed just 5.1 RAC to RBs in the 2022 season — tied for sixth-best among FBS defenses.
California RBs have rushed for 4 TDs in the Red Zone this season– tied for 4th-most among FBS Teams
Auburn Tigers Defensive Stats & Trends
Auburn has tackled opponents for a loss on 7 of 27 rushing attempts (26% TFL%) this season– 18th-best in FBS; Average: 16%.
Auburn tackled opponents for a loss on just 5 of 75 rushing attempts (7% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– tied for 4th worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 14%.
Auburn has sacked opposing QBs on 17% of pass attempts (4/24) this season– tied for 9th-best in FBS; Average: 6%
Auburn allowed 26 rushing TDs on just 409 carries (15.7 Carries Per TD) in the 2022 season– 4th worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 24.6
Auburn has intercepted one of 24 attempts this season– 32nd-best in FBS; Average: 37.0
California Golden Bears Defensive Stats & Trends
California did not record a sack (47 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 16.6
California has averaged 3.00 interceptions per game (3/1) this season– tied for 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 0.85
California sacked opposing QBs on just 3% of pass attempts (14/408) in the 2022 season– 5th worst in FBS; Average: 7%
California allowed 50.7 receiving yards per game (558/11) to RBs in the 2022 season– 2nd worst in FBS; Average: 25.8
California has averaged 3.00 interceptions per game (3/1) this season– tied for best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 0.97
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