Free NCAA Pick: California vs. North Texas Odds
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2023 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 1
(0-0) California Golden Bears vs. North Texas Mean Green (0-0)
Date: Saturday, September 2nd
Time: 4:00 ET
Venue: Apogee Stadium
NCAA Week 1 ATS Betting Lines: California -7 | North Texas +7
Week 1 CFB Moneyline Odds: California -304 | North Texas +243
College Football Betting Total: O/U 55.5
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California and North Texas did not meet up last season, but over their last three head-to-head matchups, each team is 1-2. North Texas had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 47 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
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California Golden Bears
Last season, the Golden Bears put together an overall record of 4-8 while going 2-7 in Pac-12 action. In the non-conference portion of their schedule, the Golden Bears went 2-1 and did not qualify for a post-season bowl game.
California Golden Bears Stats
At the quarterback position, the Golden Bears will need to replace the production of last year’s leading passer (Jack Plummer). For the season, he completed 62.5% of his passes for 3096 yards and 21 touchdowns.
In the running game, the Golden Bears’ leading returning running back is Jayden Ott (sophomore) who ran for 896 yards last season. California’s top returning wide receiver is Jeremiah Hunter. The junior caught 60 passes for 965 yards last season.
On the defensive side of the ball, California finished the season ranked 102nd in points allowed. For the season, opponents averaged 27.8 game. Overall, they were 38th in quarterbakc hurries and 35th in sacks. Opponents ran for 149.8 yards per game and threw for 279.5 against them.
North Texas Mean Green
The North Texas Mean Green are coming off a season in which they finished with an overall record of 7-7 while going 2-5 in American Athletic play. The Mean Green ended their season with a 35-32 loss to the Boise State Broncos in the Frisco Bowl. In non-conference play, North Texas went 5-2 last season.
North Texas Mean Green Stats
North Texas is coming into the season needing to replace the production of Austin Aune who was the team’s leading passer. Last year he threw for 3547 passing yards on a passer rating of 96.
In the running game, the Mean Green’s leading returning running back is Ayo Adeyi (junior) who ran for 807 yards last season. North Texas’ top returning wide receiver is Roderic Burns. The senior caught 40 passes for 676 yards last season.
When looking at how North Texas got after the quarterback last year, they were 23rd in sacks and 25th in QB hurries. Overall, they allowed an average of 31.7 points per game, putting them 149th in the NCAA.
California Golden Bears vs. North Texas Mean Green NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Golden Bears are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the Mean Green are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Golden Bears are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Mean Green have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Golden Bears’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Mean Green’s have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
California vs. North Texas Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bears | -385 | -304 | -9.5 | -7 |
| Mean Green | +300 | +243 | +9.5 | +7 |
4* Free Week 1 NCAA Betting Prediction: California -7
Road favorites are coming off a season in which they went just 136-145-7. However, that is a trend worth ignoring for this matchup as not only should California pick up the win but cover as 7-point favorites vs. North Texas.
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