Virginia Tech vs California Prediction Football Picks Today 10/24/25

The Cal Golden Bears and the Virginia Tech Hokies meet in week 9 college football action from Lane Stadium on Friday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cal Golden Bears vs. Virginia Tech Hokies prediction.

Cal Golden Bears Recap

The Cal Golden Bears come into this game looking to build on their 21-18 win over North Carolina last time out to improve to 5-2 this season. After this game, Cal will head home for a game against Virginia.

Golden Bears Alternate Wins & Losses In 5 Straight

Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has thrown for 1,696 yards, 10 touchdowns and 7 interceptions on 60.9% passing while Kendrick Raphael has a team-high 495 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns so far this season. Jacob De Jesus leads Cal with 47 receptions for 406 yards and 3 TDs while Trond Drizzell has 400 receiving yards with a touchdown and Mason Mini has 27 grabs for 287 yards and 3 touchdowns so far this season. Another pair of Golden Bears have 150+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Cade Uluave has a team-high 62 total tackles along with a sack while Luke Ferrelli has 54 total tackles and a sack. Hezekiah Masses has a team-high 4 interceptions and Ty Bush Jr. has 3 sacks while Cal’s defense as a whole has combined for 10 sacks and 5 interceptions so far this season.

Why the California Golden Bears will win

• Virginia Tech has lost three of its last four games as a favorite.
• The underdog has won four of Virginia Tech’s last six games.
• Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games.
• The underdog has covered the spread in each of Virginia Tech’s last four games at Lane Stadium.

Virginia Tech Hokies Recap

The Virginia Tech Hokies come into this game looking to rebound from a 35-20 loss at the hands of Georgia Tech prior to last week’s bye week, dropping to 2-5 on the year. After this game, Virginia Tech will head home for a game against Louisville.

Hokies Drop Back-To-Back Games

Kyron Drones has thrown for 1,397 yards, 11 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 60.5% passing while also rushing for 277 yards and 5 touchdowns. Marcellous Hawkins has a team-high 364 rushing yards while Terion Stewart has 325 rushing yards. Ayden Greene leads the Hokies in receiving with 21 catches for 331 yards while Donavon Greene has 274 receiving yards and another pair of Hokies have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Kaleb Spencer has a team-high 33 total tackles while Kelvin Gilliam Jr. has a pair of sacks. As a unit, Virginia Tech’s defense has combined for 14 sacks and 3 interceptions so far this season. 

Why the Virginia Tech Hokies will win

• California has lost each of its last 11 October games as a road underdog.
• Virginia Tech has won five of its last six October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• California has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight October road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Virginia Tech has covered the spread in six of its last seven October games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of California’s last nine road games in October have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Six of Virginia Tech’s last seven games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.

Cal Golden Bears vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction

I’m on Cal and the points here. I know these new ACC teams like Cal and Stanford have had issues with the extended travel and teams have had issues going out west, but this is a Cal team that’s been money as an underdog in the past, and have been solid as a dog this season. Virginia Tech is at home here and Friday night at Lane Stadium with Enter Sandman playing can be big, but this Virginia Tech is not a good team as far as I’m concerned and I think Cal gets it done here. Give me the Golden Bears and the points here.