San Diego State Aztecs vs California Golden Bears Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24
The California Golden Bears are the heavy favorite as they host the San Diego State Aztecs at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. Kick-off is set for 10:30 ET, and the game will be televised on ESPN. The over/under line is at 49.5 points for this week three non-conference matchup. The Aztecs are +697 on the money line, while the Bears are at -1159, coming into the game with 2-0 record compared to 1-1 for San Diego State.
SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: San Diego State Aztecs +19
This game will be played at California Memorial Stadium at 10:30 ET on Saturday, September 14th.
WHY BET THE SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS:
- We have the California Golden Bears winning this one by a score of 28 to 26
- Even though we like the California Golden Bears to win, our ATS pick is to take the San Diego State Aztecs at +19
- Look for this game to go over the line of 49.5 points
Will The San Diego State Aztecs Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
San Diego State is looking to bounce back after being shut out by Oregon State in their most recent game. The Aztecs, who were +5.5 point underdogs, not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. The over/under line for the game was 53.5 points, but the teams combined for just 21 points, resulting in an under.
The Aztecs fell behind early, with Oregon State taking a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. The game remained 7-0 at halftime, and San Diego State was unable to mount a comeback, with the Beavers adding 14 more points in the fourth quarter to hand the Aztecs their first loss of the season, moving their record to 1-1.
San Diego State’s offense struggled in their 21-0 loss to Oregon State, managing just 179 total yards and seven first downs. The Aztecs’ ground game was particularly ineffective, gaining only 72 yards on 25 carries. Marquez Cooper led the team with 53 yards on 13 attempts. In the passing game, Danny O’Neil completed 11 of 24 passes for 107 yards. His top target, Louis Brown IV, caught two passes for 45 yards.
San Diego State’s defense will be looking to bounce back after giving up 420 total yards to Oregon State in their last game. The Aztecs struggled to stop the run, allowing 237 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. They also gave up 183 passing yards and one touchdown through the air, while managing to hold Oregon State to 21 points. Overall, San Diego State allowed 23 first downs in the game.
Are The California Golden Bears Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
California is now 2-0 after pulling off a road upset against Auburn. The Golden Bears, who were +12 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This was a big win for California, as Auburn was the higher-ranked team heading into the matchup. The over/under line was set at 52.5 points, but the game ended with a total of 35 points, hitting the under.
After a 7-7 tie in the first quarter, California’s defense shut out Auburn in the second quarter, allowing their offense to take the lead. The Golden Bears held Auburn to just 14 points, and their offense managed to score 21 points to secure the win.
California’s offense, led by quarterback Fernando Mendoza, put up 334 yards in their 21-14 win over Auburn. Mendoza completed 25 of 36 passes for 233 yards and two touchdowns, finishing with a passer rating of 105.44. Jonathan Brady was his top target, hauling in four receptions for 63 yards.
The Golden Bears’ offense moved the chains 18 times, with Jaivian Thomas contributing 53 rushing yards on eight carries. California’s ground game finished with 101 yards and one rushing touchdown.
California’s defense was effective in their most recent game, holding Auburn to 286 total yards and 21 points. The Golden Bears’ secondary was particularly strong, picking off four passes while allowing just 165 passing yards on 14 completions. Against the run, they gave up 121 yards and one touchdown. Overall, California allowed just 16 first downs in the game.