Miami vs. California: Prediction, odds & picks for College Football Week 6
The Miami Hurricanes have made the long trek cross country to face the host California Golden Bears in a massive ACC game on Saturday. Miami is ranked No. 8 nationally on the strength of its 5-0 record. Cal, on the other hand, has opened 3-1. Two weeks ago, Cal lost 14-9 to Florida State. Off an off week, the Golden Bears now return to action.
Miami vs. California: Score prediction Week 6
The high-powered Miami offense is averaging 49.4 points per game. Their controversial win against Virginia Tech is the only close call the Hurricanes have experienced. Quarterback Cam Ward is a Heisman Trophy candidate, with 1,782 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air.
Meanwhile, Cal has been adequate on offense but has thrived via a defense that gives up just 12.8 points per game. The Golden Bears have grabbed 10 interceptions while throwing just two themselves. Cal hasn't scored more than 31 points in a game this year but also hasn't allowed more than 14 points.
Prediction: Miami 31, Cal 17
Miami vs. California: Point spread prediction
The No. 8 Hurricanes are a 10.5-point favorite on the road at Cal. The game has an over/under of 54, which certainly shows some respect for the Cal defense.
Miami vs. California: Betting tips
Cam Ward's passing yardage is an interesting prop bet that will get action. Ward is averaging 356.4 passing yards per game, but the betting lines are giving the Hurricane defense some credit. DraftKings is giving -125 odds of Ward passing for 300 yards, but +150 odds on 325 yards.
Anytime touchdown bets will also get activity. Miami running back Damien Martinez and wide receiver Xavier Restrepo are both favored to score, with odds going at -155 on Martinez and -125 on Restrepo. Cal running back Jaydn Ott is the most likely Bear to reach the end zone at +105.
What time is Miami vs. California game on?
With the game being played on the West Coast, the Miami vs. California game is set to kick off at 10:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday (7:30 p.m. Pacific Time). The game will be broadcast on ESPN as the network's marquee late-night contest. With "College GameDay" in the house on Saturday, Cal figures to be rocking for the big game.
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