Cal vs. Texas Tech Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for the Independence Bowl
The Texas Tech Red Raiders will look to close their season out with a win in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl. Can Tahj Brooks and the Red Raiders take down the Cal Bears as a slight favorite on Saturday night? Matt McCuen provides his best bet in Cal vs. Texas Tech.
Matt McCuen - December 16, 2023, 2:30 PM EST
5 minCal vs. Texas Tech Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, Latest Odds for the Independence Bowl
The California Golden Bears vs. The Texas Tech Red Raiders will clash from Louisiana on Saturday afternoon for the Independence Bowl.
Cal vs. Texas Tech Date, Time, Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Game Time: 9:15 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN and ESPN+
Cal vs. Texas Tech Odds
- Spread: California +2.5 (+100), Texas Tech -2.5 (-122)
- Total Odds: Under 58.5 (-110), Over 58.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: California (+116), Texas Tech (-140)
Cal vs. Texas Tech Prediction
This will be the third meeting between these two programs.
California will be playing in their first bowl game since 2019.
The Golden Bears produced a record of 6-6.
Cal won three consecutive games to close the season.
Quarterback Fernando Mendoza leads the Golden Bears offense. The freshman has thrown for 1,447 yards, 13 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
Running back Jaydn Ott leads the Golden Bears' rushing attack. The sophomore has rushed for 1,260 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter has been the top option in the passing game. Hunter has racked up 669 yards and seven touchdowns.
The Cal defense produced 25 turnovers this season.
Texas Tech will come into this meeting with a record of 6-6.
Tech won three of their last four games to earn bowl eligibility.
The Red Raiders most recently got blown out on November 24th vs. Texas when they lost 57-7. Behren Morton leads the Red Raider offense. Morton has thrown for 1,498 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions.
Tahj Brooks is the star of this Tech offense. Brooks is one of the best running backs in the nation, rushing for 1,443 yards and nine touchdowns. Brooks announced this week that he would return to Texas Tech next season, which is a huge boost for the program.
Xavier White has been the top option in the passing game. White leads the squad with 495 receiving yards.
The Red Raiders defense has forced 13 turnovers on the campaign.
Cal vs. Texas Tech Pick
This is a great spot for the Red Raiders.
The offense for Texas Tech came to life in the last month of the season, led by Brooks' strong running.
Cal has a solid defense, but their offense is not good enough to keep pace in this game.
Tech will control the time of possession led by their potent rushing attack, which will force Cal to play from behind, a style of play that the Golden Bears are uncomfortable with.
Pick: Texas Tech ML -145 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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