- Auburn is a -13.5 point favorite vs. California
- California vs. Auburn Total(Over/Under): 53.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN2
The California Golden Bears 1-0 visit Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium to take on the Auburn Tigers 1-0 on Sep. 7 in Auburn, AL. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT.
Auburn is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-105).
The California vs. Auburn Over/Under is 53.5 total points.
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California vs. Auburn Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| California | +13.5 -115 | 53.5 -110 | +400 |
| Auburn | -13.5 -105 | 53.5 -110 | -550 |
California vs Auburn Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Auburn will win this game with 84.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
California vs Auburn Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Auburn will cover the spread with 66.8% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both California and Auburn and key player performances this season.
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California Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
Auburn Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for California players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
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California Against the Spread (ATS) Record
California iss 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).
- California was 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 6.83% ROI
- California was 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
- California was 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
Auburn Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Auburn is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Auburn was 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Auburn was 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
California: Keys to the Game vs. Auburn
California is 4-14 (.182) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2022 season– T-12th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .364
California is 2-12 (.143) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2022 season– T-9th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .364
California is 3-15 (.167) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2022 season– 9th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .399
California was 1-8 (.111) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards in the 2023 season– T-7th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .407
Auburn: Keys to the Game vs. California
Auburn is winless (0-10) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .464
Auburn is winless (0-12) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2022 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .294
Auburn is winless (0-13) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .291
Auburn is 2-7 (.182) when losing at least one fumble since the 2022 season– T-22nd-worst in FBS; Average: .393
Matchup Notes for California vs. Auburn
Auburn’s QBs threw for 2,108 passing yards in 13 games (just 162.2 YPG) last season — 12th-worst among FBS teams. California’s defense allowed 273.9 passing yards per game last season — 7th-worst among FBS defenses.
Auburn’s offense threw for 2,110 passing yards in 13 games (just 162.3 YPG) last season — 11th-worst among FBS offenses. California’s defense allowed 273.9 passing yards per game last season — 7th-worst among FBS defenses.
Auburn had just 162.2 receiving yards per game last season — 12th-worst among FBS skill players. California’s defense allowed 273.9 receiving yards per game last season — 7th-worst among FBS defenses.
Jonathan Brady (CAL) had 39 receptions in 15 games (2.6 per game) last season — 2nd-worst of Qualified Skill Players. Auburn’s defense allowed just 16.3 receptions per game last season — 27th-best among FBS defenses.
California Offensive Stats & Trends
California RBs fumbled 4 times in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
California Skill Players fumbled 6 times in close and late situations in the 2023 season– most among Power Conference Teams
California RBs picked up first downs on 4 receptions in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-2nd-most among FBS Teams
California Skill Players fumbled 6 times in close and late situations in the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
California Skill Players fumbled 6 times in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– T-most among Power Conference Teams
Auburn Offensive Stats & Trends
Auburn WRs have averaged 23.0 yards per reception (115 yards/5 catches) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10.7
Auburn WRs have averaged 23.0 yards per reception (115 yards/5 catches) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 11.4
Auburn WRs averaged just 7.5 receptions per game (98/13) in the 2023 season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 13.1
Auburn WRs were targeted 13.5 times per game (176/13) in the 2023 season– lowest among SEC Teams; Average: 20.5
Auburn Skill Players have averaged just 14.0 receptions per game (365/26) since the 2022 season– 4th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 19.8
California Golden Bears Defensive Stats & Trends
California allowed 21 TD passes in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– most among Power Conference Teams
California has allowed 36 TD passes in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– most in FBS
California has averaged a sack every 61.0 pass attempts (122 Pass Attempts/2 Sacks) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 9th-worst in FBS; Average: 15.9
California had no interceptions and 21 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 10.1
California forced 22 fumbles in the 2023 season– most among Power Conference Teams
Auburn Tigers Defensive Stats & Trends
Auburn allowed a Completion Pct of just 29% (2 completions/7 attempts) on 3rd and short in the 2023 season– best in the SEC; Average: 65%
Auburn has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (28 completions/65 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
Auburn allowed a Completion Pct of just 29% (2 completions/7 attempts) on 3rd and short in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 62%
Auburn did not allow a first down on any of their opponents’ 28 rush attempts on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– best in the SEC; Average: 14%
Auburn has allowed a Completion Pct of just 43% (28 completions/65 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– best in the SEC; Average: 53%
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