California Golden Bears vs Florida State Seminoles Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24

ESPN2 will be covering the California Golden Bears vs. Florida State Seminoles matchup, set to kick off at 7:00 ET from Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee. The over/under line is currently at 44.5 points. The Seminoles are still looking for their first win of the season, while the Golden Bears come in with a 3-0 record. The odds are in Florida State’s favor at -2.5 points as the home team.

CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS VS FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: California Golden Bears +2.5

This game will be played at Doak Campbell Stadium at 7:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.

WHY BET THE CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS:

  • We have the California Golden Bears winning this one by a score of 25 to 18
  • Not only do we have the California Golden Bears winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5
  • We see this game finishing below the line of 44.5 points

Will The California Golden Bears Pick Up A Win On The Road?

California is now 3-0 for the season after a 31-10 win over San Diego State. The Golden Bears, who were -19.5 point favorites, covered the spread and won outright. This was their third straight win to start the season.

The over/under line for the game was 48.5 points, but the teams combined for just 41 points, hitting the under. California led 7-3 at the half and then pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring San Diego State 14-0 to take a 21-3 lead. The Golden Bears added 10 more points in the fourth quarter to secure the win.

California’s offense was in top form in their 31-10 win, racking up 473 total yards and 21 first downs. The ground game was particularly effective, with 275 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Jaivian Thomas led the way with 169 yards on 17 carries, averaging 9.9 yards per attempt. The Bears also found success through the air, with Fernando Mendoza completing 72.4% of his passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns, though he did throw one interception.

On the receiving end, Nyziah Hunter caught four passes for 52 yards, helping the Bears to a balanced offensive attack.

California’s defense was effective in their most recent game, holding San Diego State to just 10 points and 276 total yards. The Golden Bears’ secondary came up with two interceptions, but they did allow a touchdown through the air. Overall, California held San Diego State to 110 rushing yards on 35 attempts and 166 passing yards on 14 completions.

Will The Florida State Seminoles Win At Home Over The California Golden Bears?

Florida State is still looking for their first win of the season after a 20-12 loss to Memphis. The Seminoles, who were -6.5 point favorites, not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. This was the third consecutive loss for Florida State, putting them at 0-3 for the season.

The combined score of 32 points fell short of the 54.5-point over/under line. Florida State fell behind early, with Memphis leading 13-3 at halftime. The Seminoles managed to close the gap to 13-9 in the third quarter, but they were only able to add a field goal in the fourth quarter, while their defense held Memphis to just three points in the final quarter.

Florida State’s offense was limited to 238 total yards in their 20-12 loss to Memphis. The Seminoles managed just 37 rushing yards on 24 attempts, with Lawrance Toafili leading the ground game with 30 yards on four carries. DJ Uiagalelei completed 16 of 30 passes for 201 yards, with one interception and a passer rating of 60.56.

Malik Benson was the top receiver for Florida State, recording five receptions for 99 yards. The Seminoles failed to find the end zone through the air and were limited to 12 points in the game.

Florida State’s defense will be looking to improve after allowing 337 total yards in their most recent game. Memphis found success through the air, throwing for 272 yards and two touchdowns. The Seminoles’ secondary did manage to come up with one interception, but they’ll need to tighten up their coverage in future games. On the bright side, Florida State’s run defense was solid, holding Memphis to just 65 yards on the ground.