Auburn vs. Cal Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 7, 2024

Updated Sep. 7, 2024 3:06 p.m. ET

Data Skrive

The Auburn Tigers (1-0) are double-digit favorites (-11.5) on Saturday, September 7, 2024 against the California Golden Bears (1-0). The over/under is set at 52.5 points for the game.

Last time out, the Tigers defeated the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, with 73-3 being the final score. Last time out, the Golden Bears defeated the UC Davis Aggies, with 31-13 being the final score.

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Auburn vs. Cal Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama
TV: ESPN2
Live Box Score on FOX Sports

Auburn vs Cal Betting Information updated as of September 7, 2024, 2:46 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Auburn	-11.5 (-110)	-488	+365	52.5	-111	-109

Auburn vs. Cal Prediction

Pick ATS: Cal (+11.5)
Pick OU: Over (52.5)
Prediction: Auburn 30, Cal 26

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Auburn vs. Cal Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the tilt is Tigers 32, Golden Bears 20.
The Tigers have an 83.0% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Bears have a 21.5% implied probability.
Auburn covered six times in 13 chances against the spread last season.
Cal won six games against the spread last season, failing to cover six times.

Auburn vs. Cal: 2024 Stats Comparison

	Auburn	Cal
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	73 (4)	31 (79)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	3 (14)	13 (46)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	2 (85)	1 (43)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	0 (104)	3 (10)

Auburn 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Payton Thorne	QB	322 YDS (61.9%) / 4 TD / 0 INT 49 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 49 RUSH YPG
Malcolm Simmons	WR	3 REC / 91 YDS / 1 TD / 91 YPG
KeAndre Lambert-Smith	WR	3 REC / 80 YDS / 2 TD / 80 YPG
Perry Thompson	WR	2 REC / 82 YDS / 1 TD / 82 YPG
Jalen McLeod	DL	1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Keldric Faulk	DL	1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Malik Blocton	DL	1 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK
Demarcus Riddick	LB	0 TKL / TFL

Cal 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jaydn Ott	RB	49 YDS / 2 TD / 49 YPG / 3.5 YPC 4 REC / 34 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 34 REC YPG
Nyziah Hunter	WR	4 REC / 47 YDS / 1 TD / 47 YPG
Fernando Mendoza	QB	158 YDS (68.2%) / 1 TD / 0 INT
Nohl Williams	DB	158 YDS (68.2%) / 1 TD / 0 INT
Cade Uluave		0 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Nohl Williams	DB	0 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Marcus Harris	DB	0 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD
Jordan King	WR	0 TKL / TFL