Cal vs. San Diego State Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 20, 2025

Updated Sep. 20, 2025 9:04 p.m. ET

Data Skrive

The California Golden Bears (3-0) are an overwhelming 14-point favorite heading into their matchup on Saturday, September 20, 2025 against the San Diego State Aztecs (1-1). An over/under of 47.5 is set for the game.

Against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in their last game, the Golden Bears won 27-14. The Aztecs lost to the Washington State Cougars, 36-13, in their most recent game.

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Cal vs. San Diego State Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Location: Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California
TV: CBS Sports Network
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Cal vs San Diego State Betting Information updated as of September 20, 2025, 8:45 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Cal	-14 (-111)	-599	+436	47.5	-105	-118

Cal vs. San Diego State Prediction

Pick ATS: Cal (-14)
Pick OU: Under (47.5)
Prediction: Cal 34, San Diego State 13

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Cal vs. San Diego State Betting Insights

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Golden Bears 31, Aztecs 17.
The Golden Bears have an 85.7% chance to collect the win in this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Aztecs hold an 18.7% implied probability.
Cal has a record of 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
San Diego State has a record of 1-1-0 against the spread this season.

Cal vs. San Diego State: 2025 Stats Comparison

	Cal	San Diego State
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	32 (66)	27.5 (117)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	10.7 (17)	18 (18)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	2 (23)	0 (1)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	5 (36)	0 (132)

Cal 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele	QB	772 YDS (66.7%) / 6 TD / 1 INT 22 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 7.3 RUSH YPG
Kendrick Raphael	RB	210 YDS / 1 TD / 70 YPG / 5.3 YPC
Trond Grizzell	WR	11 REC / 175 YDS / 1 TD / 58.3 YPG
Mason Mini	TE	13 REC / 99 YDS / 2 TD / 33 YPG
Hezekiah Masses	DB	12 TKL / 0 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
TJ Bush	LB	9 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Ryan McCulloch	LB	8 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Cade Uluave	LB	16 TKL / 2 TFL

San Diego State 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Lucky Sutton	RB	188 YDS / 2 TD / 94 YPG / 4.9 YPC
Jayden Denegal	QB	340 YDS (50.9%) / 2 TD / 0 INT -13 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -6.5 RUSH YPG
Jacob Bostick	WR	6 REC / 101 YDS / 2 TD / 50.5 YPG
Christian Washington	RB	49 YDS / 1 TD / 24.5 YPG / 4.9 YPC
Owen Chambliss	LB	10 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Tano Letuli	LB	13 TKL / 0 TFL
August Salvati	DL	3 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Bryce Phillips	DB	7 TKL / 0 TFL