The Auburn Tigers (1-0) face the California Golden Bears (1-0) on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Tigers are significant favorites in this one, with the spread sitting at 11.5 points. An over/under of 54 points has been set for the outing.
Auburn vs. Cal Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Tigers (-11.5)
Moneyline: Tigers (-455), Golden Bears (+350)
Total: 54 points
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How to Watch Auburn vs. Cal
When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama
TV: ESPN2
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Auburn 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
451.0 (451) |
2 |
Rush yards |
177.0 (177) |
64 |
Points scored |
73.0 (73) |
4 |
Pass yards against |
204.0 (204) |
80 |
Rush yards against |
36.0 (36) |
9 |
Points allowed |
3.0 (3) |
14 |
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Auburn 2023 Betting Info
The Tigers won six games against the spread last season, failing to cover seven times.
Auburn was favored by 11.5 points or more four times last season, and covered the spread in two of those matchups.
The Tigers and their opponents combined to go over the point total five out of 13 times last season.
The average total the Tigers had set in games last year was 3.1 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
Auburn Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
50.9 |
49.9 |
52.0 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.5 |
35.0 |
29.7 |
ATS Record |
6-7-0 |
4-3-0 |
2-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
5-8-0 |
3-4-0 |
2-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
4-2 |
2-1 |
2-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-5 |
0-3 |
1-2 |
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Auburn’s Offense vs. Cal’s Defense (2024)
Cal’s defense gives up 221.0 yards through the air per game (87th in the FBS). Auburn’s 451.0 passing yards per game is second in college football.
Cal’s defense ranks 70th in yards conceded per game (304.0), while Auburn’s offense is 11th in college football at 628.0 yards per game.
Cal 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
179.0 (179) |
95 |
Rush yards |
102.0 (102) |
105 |
Points scored |
31.0 (31) |
79 |
Pass yards against |
221.0 (221) |
87 |
Rush yards against |
83.0 (83) |
47 |
Points allowed |
13.0 (13) |
47 |
Cal 2023 Betting Info
The Golden Bears beat the spread six times in 12 games last season.
Auburn was favored by 11.5 points or more four times last season, and covered the spread in two of those games.
In 12 Golden Bears games last year, seven of them hit the over.
The average over/under the Tigers had set in matchups last year was 3.1 fewer points than this outing’s point total.
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Cal Home/Away Splits (2023)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
54.4 |
56.2 |
53.1 |
Implied Total AVG |
32.2 |
31.8 |
32.4 |
ATS Record |
6-6-0 |
3-2-0 |
3-4-0 |
Over/Under Record |
7-5-0 |
3-2-0 |
4-3-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
4-0 |
2-0 |
2-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-7 |
0-3 |
1-4 |
Cal’s Offense vs. Auburn’s Defense (2024)
The Golden Bears are No. 1 in the FBS in terms of red-zone percentage (100.0%), but will be up against the toughest defense in college football in that category, owned by the Tigers (0.0%).
Cal converts 15.4% of its third-down plays (128th in college football). Auburn’s defense gives up third-down conversions at a 12.5% clip (eighth).
The Golden Bears are 109th in the FBS in yards per rush (2.7), and will be up against the No. 7 defense in that category, as the Tigers give up 1.0 yards per rush attempt.
Cal has the 105th-ranked rushing offense in the FBS (102.0 yards per game). It faces Auburn’s ninth-ranked rushing defense, which gives up 36.0 on the ground.
Auburn vs. Cal Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Auburn vs. Cal sees the Tigers (-455 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we pick the over at 54 points.