California Golden Bears vs Auburn Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/7/24
ESPN2 will be covering the week two non-conference matchup between the California Golden Bears and the Auburn Tigers, set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn. The over/under line is currently at 53.5 points. The Tigers are the -13.5 point favorites at home. Both teams are 1-0 coming into this game.
CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS VS AUBURN TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Auburn Tigers -13.5
This game will be played at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 7th.
WHY BET THE AUBURN TIGERS:
- We have the Auburn Tigers winning this one by a score of 38 to 21
- Not only do we have the Auburn Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -13.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 53.5 points
Will The California Golden Bears Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
California is off to a strong start, moving to 1-0 after a 31-13 win over UC Davis. This game had no betting lines available.
The Golden Bears led 7-6 after the first quarter, and the score was tied at 14-14. California then took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring UC Davis 10-0, and adding another 7 points in the 4th quarter to pull away.
California’s offense, led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, put up 283 yards in their 31-13 win over UC Davis. Mendoza completed 15 of 22 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown, ending the game with a passer rating of 103.98. The Bears’ passing game was further boosted by Nyziah Hunter, who caught four passes for 47 yards.
On the ground, California managed just 104 yards, with Jaydn Ott leading the way with 49 yards on 14 carries. However, the Bears found the end zone twice on the ground, in addition to Mendoza’s one passing touchdown.
California’s defense was effective in their most recent game, holding UC Davis to just 13 points and 305 total yards. The Golden Bears’ defense came up with three interceptions, while limiting UC Davis to 84 rushing yards on 24 attempts. In the passing game, California gave up 221 yards through the air on 24 completions.
Are The Auburn Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
Auburn is off to a strong start this season, picking up a 73-3 win over Alabama A&M in their season opener. The Tigers are now 1-0 for the season.
There were no betting lines for this game. Auburn’s offense was explosive, putting up 73 points, and their defense held Alabama A&M to just a field goal. The Tigers led 28-0 after the first quarter and 52-3 at halftime. They added 14 points in the third quarter and 7 more in the fourth.
Quarterback Payton Thorne led Auburn’s offense to a 73-3 win, throwing for 322 yards and four touchdowns, completing 61.9% of his passes. His passer rating for the game was 145.34. Thorne’s top target, Malcolm Simmons, caught three passes for 91 yards.
The Tigers’ offense put up 641 total yards, with 451 yards coming through the air. Auburn’s ground game was also effective, gaining 190 yards on 21 carries, with three rushing touchdowns. Jarquez Hunter averaged 13.2 yards per carry, finishing with 53 yards on the ground and a touchdown.
Auburn’s defense was dominant in their 73-3 win, holding Alabama A&M to just 36 rushing yards on 36 attempts. The Tigers allowed a total of 240 yards, with 204 yards coming through the air on 16 completions. Auburn’s defense didn’t allow a single touchdown in the game.