Free NCAA Pick: California vs. Auburn Odds
Looking for California Golden Bears vs. Auburn Tigers free NCAA Week 2 picks & NCAA odds? NCAA betting sees the Golden Bears taking on the Tigers on Saturday, September 7th at the Jordan-Hare Stadium. Cappers Picks provides complimentary NCAA handicapping picks all season long including all NCAA Week 2 games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this California Auburn matchup.
2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(1-0) California Golden Bears vs. Auburn Tigers (1-0)
Date: Saturday, September 7th
Time: 3:30 ET
Venue: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
Week 2 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) California +13.5 | Auburn -13.5
Week 2 CFB Moneyline Odds: California +418 | Auburn -579
College Football Betting Total: O/U 53.5
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California Golden Bears
California is off to a strong start this season, picking up a 31-13 win over UC Davis. The Golden Bears, who were favored by oddsmakers, won the game by 18 points. This was their first game of the season, and they are now 1-0.
The game was close early on, with California leading 7-6 after the first quarter. UC Davis tied the game at 14-14, but the Golden Bears pulled away in the second half, outscoring UC Davis 17-0 in the third and fourth quarters.
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California Golden Bears Stats
California’s offense put up 283 yards in their 31-13 win, with 179 yards coming through the air. Fernando Mendoza completed 68.2% of his passes for 158 yards, ending the game with a passer rating of 103.98. His top target, Nyziah Hunter, caught four passes for 47 yards and a touchdown.
The Golden Bears’ offense moved the chains 16 times, but their ground game was limited to 104 yards. Jaydn Ott led the team in rushing with 49 yards on 14 carries and scored two rushing touchdowns.
California’s defense will be looking to improve after allowing 305 total yards to UC Davis in their last game. The Aggies found success through the air, completing 24 passes for 221 yards against the Golden Bears. California’s defense did come up with three interceptions, but they allowed 20 first downs and 84 rushing yards. Overall, they’ll be aiming for a more consistent performance in their next game.
Auburn Tigers
Auburn opened their season with a resounding 73-3 victory over Alabama A&M, moving to 1-0 for the season. No betting lines were available for this matchup.
The Tigers’ offense was unstoppable, putting up 73 points, while their defense held Alabama A&M to just a field goal. Auburn led 28-0 after the first quarter and extended their lead to 52-3 by halftime. The Tigers added 14 more points in the third quarter and closed out the game with a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Auburn Tigers Stats
In their 73-3 win over Alabama A&M, Auburn’s offense put up 641 total yards, with 451 yards coming through the air. Payton Thorne led the way, completing 13 of 21 passes for 322 yards and four touchdowns. His passer rating for the game was 145.34. Malcolm Simmons was the top receiver, with three catches for 91 yards.
The ground game was also effective, gaining 190 yards on just 21 carries. Jarquez Hunter led the team with 53 yards on four carries, including one rushing touchdown. Auburn’s offense found the end zone six times through the air and three times on the ground.
In their 73-3 win over Alabama A&M, Auburn’s defense allowed just 36 rushing yards on 36 attempts, completely shutting down the Bulldogs’ ground game. Through the air, they gave up 204 yards on 16 completions, but they held Alabama A&M to just three points and 240 total yards.
California Golden Bears vs. Auburn Tigers NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The California Golden Bears are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Auburn Tigers are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the California Golden Bears are 4-6 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Auburn Tigers have gone 4-5-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the California Golden Bears’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 0-3.
- The Auburn Tigers’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 2 NCAA Betting Prediction: Auburn -13.5
Our projection for this Auburn vs. California matchup is a final score of 40-20 in favor of Auburn. With the Tigers being -13.5 point favorites, we expect them to cover the spread.
For the over/under, our model suggests taking the over, as we have these two teams combining for 60 points, which is well above the current line of 53.5 points.
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