The Cal Golden Bears and Boston College Eagles meet Saturday in college football action at Alumni Stadium. Here’s a Boston College vs California Prediction. This article will include a Boston College vs California Pick.
Cal Golden Bears Betting Preview
The Cal Golden Bears beat Minnesota, lost to San Diego State, and they play Duke next. Cal has won 6 of its last 10 games. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is completing 61.1 percent of his passes for 988 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Trond Grizzell and Jacob De Jesus have combined for 450 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Mark Hamper has 13 receptions.
The Cal Golden Bears ground game is averaging 105.3 yards per contest, and Kendrick Raphael leads the way with 228 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Cal is allowing 16.5 points and 290.3 yards per game. Cade Uluave leads the Cal Golden Bears with 34 tackles, TJ Bush Jr. has 2 sacks and Hezekiah Masses has 3 interceptions.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles lost to Michigan State and Stanford, and play Pitt next. Boston College has lost 3 of its last 4 games. Dylan Lonergan is completing 73.2 percent of his passes for 991 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Lewis Bond and Reed Harris have combined for 471 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Jeremiah Franklin has 19 receptions.
The Boston College Eagles ground game is averaging 82 yards per contest, and Turbo Richard leads the way with 158 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Boston College is allowing 27.3 points and 315.7 yards per game. Omar Thornton leads the Boston College Eagles with 20 tackles, Quintayvious Hutchins has 1 sack and Daveon Crouch has 1 interception.
California Golden Bears @ Boston College Eagles Betting Trends: Week 5
Why the Boston College Eagles will win
- Boston College has won each of its last nine games as a home favorite.
- California has lost 16 of its last 20 road games against conference opponents.
- Boston College has covered the spread in each of its last five home games.
- California has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- Boston College has won the first quarter in each of its last four home games against conference opponents.
- California has lost the first half in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
Why the California Golden Bears will win
- California has won four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Boston College has lost three of its last four games.
- Boston College has failed to cover the spread in eight of its last nine September games as a favorite.
- California has covered the spread in eight of its last nine September games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Boston College’s last 10 home games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of California’s last nine September games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Boston College Eagles Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Lonergan has recorded 30+ completions in two consecutive games – equal-longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 5.
California Golden Bears Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 5, Hezekiah Masses ranks T2nd amongst FBS players for interceptions (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston College ranks 1st among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (393.7).
- Boston College ranks 132nd among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (73.3).
- California ranks T1st among FBS teams for Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.0).
- California is one of nine FBS teams to hold each of its opponents scoreless in the first quarter this season.
Boston College vs California Prediction
California and the points are worth a look given it’s finding ways to win, but this team hasn’t done anything up to this point that wows you. I need to see more from Cal to become a believer. Clearly, oddsmakers feel the same. Boston College is coming off two bad road losses, but it’s led by the best passing offense in the country and can score points by the boatload.
At home, Boston College should have success offensively, and I question if Cal has the horses to counter. Also, Cal can’t run the football, and it’s hard to win on the road without being able to do so. I’ll take Boston College by a touchdown.