California vs. Florida State Betting Pick: Tail this oddschecker+ Positive EV Sharp Side for CFB Saturday
The Florida State Seminoles will host the undefeated Cal Bears as they look for their first win. Can DJ Uiagalelei and the Seminoles snap their skid at home in this ACC battle? Matt McCuen has aligned with our oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool for the best bet in this Cal vs. FSU game.
Matt McCuen - September 21, 2024, 11:15 AM EDT
5 minCalifornia vs. Florida State Betting Pick: Tail this oddschecker+ Positive EV Sharp Side for CFB Saturday
The Florida State Seminoles will host the California Golden Bears on Saturday night. Tonight will be the ACC debut for the Golden Bears.
Cal has struggled over the last few seasons. The Golden Bears posted a 6-7 record in 2023. Despite the losing season, 2023 was the first year that Cal has reached a bowl game since 2019. California last won a bowl game in 2019.
Our oddschecker+ Positive EV Tool is all over the Noles tonight. The +EV tool shows us the implied probability on the alt spread is 30.77%, while our AI probability is 38.02%.
That means the expected value of this wager is 23.57%. The Noles are due for a bounce-back win at home, and they'll fix their woes against a Cal team that will regress on the road.
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Cal vs. Florida State Start Time, Where To Watch, Odds
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN2
Cal vs. Florida State Odds
- Spread: Cal +3.5 (-110), Florida State -3.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 44.5 (-110), U 44.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Cal (-125), Florida State (-150)
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California vs. Florida State Prediction
Fernando Mendoza runs the Cal offense. The sophomore has thrown for 589 yards and five touchdowns.
Jaivan Thomas leads the rushing game with 241 yards and one touchdown.
Nyziah Hunter has been the top option in the passing game, with 143 yards and four touchdowns.
Cal ranks 20th in the nation, allowing 12.0 points per game.
Florida State has gotten off to a nightmare start this season. The Noles will look to get their first win after a 0-3 start to the season.
Florida State went undefeated last season, but was left out of the college football playoffs. Entering the year, the Seminoles were ranked 10th in the nation.
Florida State lost their season opener in Ireland, and followed it up with a blowout loss at home against Boston College. In Week 3, Memphis went into Tallahassee and took down Florida State 20-12.
Today is a must-win game for the Noles as conference play begins. Veteran DJ Uiagalelei has struggled early in the season, passing for 666 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions.
The run game has been an issue for the Noles, as they have rushed for 156 yards on 71 attempts. That is an average of 2.2 yards per carry.
Kansas native Malik Benson has been the top target in the passing game, racking up 171 yards.
Florida State ranks 67th in the nation, allowing opponents 24.0 points per game.
California vs. Florida State Betting Pick
Pick: Florida State ML -130 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds Pick: Florida State ALT -7 +225 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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