The No. 8 Miami Hurricanes (5-0) and the California Golden Bears (3-1) play on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at California Memorial Stadium in a clash of ACC opponents.

The Hurricanes are double-digit favorites (currently -10) in their matchup against the Golden Bears, with the over/under at 54 points. (On the moneyline, the Hurricanes are -392 and the Golden Bears are +303.)

Read on for our betting primer for this this matchup between the Hurricanes and the Golden Bears, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Miami (FL) vs. Cal betting lines

• Spread favorite: Hurricanes (-10)
• Moneyline: Hurricanes (-392), Golden Bears (+303)
• Total: 54 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Miami (FL) vs. Cal betting info and stats

Miami (FL), in five games with a spread so far this season, is 3-2-0 against the spread. Miami (FL) has covered the spread two times when favored by at least 10 points (a 2-2 ATS record). In the five games favored on the moneyline, Miami (FL) has recorded a 5-0 record. Cal has two wins against the spread so far this season (2-1-0). When Cal is an underdog by 10 points or more, it has gone 1-0 ATS. Cal has been the underdog on the moneyline twice so far this season, and it split the two games.

Miami (FL) vs. Cal recent stats and trends

Miami Hurricanes

• Miami (FL) is 2-1 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Two times in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
• The last three Miami (FL) games averaged 58.3 total points, 4.3 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

California Golden Bears

Miami (FL) vs. Cal key players

Miami Hurricanes

• Cameron Ward has recorded 1,782 yards (356.4 ypg) on 113-of-161 passing with 18 touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 146 rushing yards (29.2 ypg) on 22 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
• Damien Martinez has racked up 250 yards on 54 carries while finding paydirt four times as a runner. He’s also caught six passes for 79 yards (15.8 per game).
• Jordan Lyle has carried the ball 31 times for 235 yards (47.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
• Xavier Restrepo has hauled in 25 receptions for 422 yards (84.4 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone five times as a receiver.
• Isaiah Horton has put up a 312-yard season so far with two touchdowns, reeling in 22 passes on 29 targets.
• Elijah Arroyo has been the target of 11 passes and compiled 11 grabs for 272 yards, an average of 54.4 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone three times through the air this season.
• Tyler Baron paces the team with 4.5 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and 12 tackles.
• Francisco Mauigoa is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s totaled 18 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two sacks.
• Mishael Powell leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting 14 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.

California Golden Bears

• Fernando Mendoza has put up 892 passing yards, or 223.0 per game, so far this season. He has completed 67.5% of his passes and has thrown five touchdowns with two interceptions.
• Jaivian Thomas has run the ball 38 times for 267 yards, with one touchdown.
• Jaydn Ott has taken 40 carries and totaled 133 yards with two touchdowns.
• Nyziah Hunter leads his team with 182 receiving yards on 14 catches with four touchdowns.
• Corey Dyches has put together a 124-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 10 passes on 14 targets.
• Mason Starling’s eight receptions (on nine targets) have netted him 110 yards (27.5 ypg).
• Xavier Carlton leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and four tackles.
• Cal’s tackle leader, Teddye Buchanan, has 10 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks this year.
• Nohl Williams has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with four passes defended.