Minnesota vs. Cal Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 13, 2025

Updated Sep. 13, 2025 9:04 p.m. ET

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Oddsmakers expect a close game when the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-0) square off against the California Golden Bears (2-0) as just 2.5-point favorites on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The over/under for the game is set at 40.5.

The Golden Gophers won versus the Northwestern State Demons in their last game, 66-0. The Golden Bears beat the Texas Southern Tigers, 35-3, in their most recent game.

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Minnesota vs. Cal Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 10:30 p.m. ET
Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley, California
TV: ESPN
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Minnesota vs Cal Betting Information updated as of September 13, 2025, 3:45 p.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Minnesota	-2.5 (-115)	-145	+122	40.5	-113	-107

Minnesota vs. Cal Prediction

Pick ATS: Cal (+2.5)
Pick OU: Over (40.5)
Prediction: Cal 23, Minnesota 18

Predictions are made by the Data Skrive betting model.

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Minnesota vs. Cal Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Golden Gophers 22, Golden Bears 19.
The Golden Gophers have a 59.2% chance to claim victory in this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Golden Bears have a 45.0% implied probability.
Minnesota has won one game against the spread this season.
Cal has a record of 1-1-0 against the spread this season.

Minnesota vs. Cal: 2025 Stats Comparison

	Minnesota	Cal
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	44.5 (45)	34.5 (67)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	5 (4)	9 (13)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	2 (46)	2 (46)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	5 (14)	3 (47)

Minnesota 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Drake Lindsey	QB	429 YDS (61.4%) / 3 TD / 1 INT -13 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / -6.5 RUSH YPG
Darius Taylor	RB	161 YDS / 0 TD / 80.5 YPG / 4.9 YPC 5 REC / 45 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 22.5 REC YPG
Javon Tracy	WR	4 REC / 116 YDS / 1 TD / 58 YPG
Jalen Smith	WR	2 REC / 76 YDS / 1 TD / 76 YPG
Devon Williams	LB	11 TKL / 1 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Anthony Smith	DL	5 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK
Matt Kingsbury	LB	3 TKL / 0 TFL
John Nestor	DB	2 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD

Cal 2025 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele	QB	493 YDS (68.7%) / 3 TD / 1 INT 37 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 18.5 RUSH YPG
Kendrick Raphael	RB	168 YDS / 1 TD / 84 YPG / 6.2 YPC
Trond Grizzell	WR	7 REC / 115 YDS / 1 TD / 57.5 YPG
Mason Mini	TE	9 REC / 75 YDS / 1 TD / 37.5 YPG
Ryan McCulloch	LB	5 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Hezekiah Masses	DB	5 TKL / 0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
TJ Bush	LB	6 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK
Cade Uluave	LB	10 TKL / 2 TFL