The No. 15 Virginia Cavaliers (7-1) hit the road for an ACC clash against the California Golden Bears (5-3) on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at California Memorial Stadium.

The Cavaliers are the favorites (-5.5) in their game versus the Golden Bears, with the over/under being 52.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Cavaliers are -229 and the Golden Bears are +189.)

Keep reading for our preview for this this matchup between the Cavaliers and the Golden Bears, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Virginia vs. Cal betting lines

• Spread favorite: Cavaliers (-5.5)
• Moneyline: Cavaliers (-229), Golden Bears (+189)
• Total: 52.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Live Stream: Fubo

Virginia vs. Cal betting info and stats

Virginia has won five games against the spread this season (5-3-0). Virginia has a 3-2 ATS record when favored by at least 5.5 points. Virginia has been moneyline favorites five times this season, winning every game. Cal has a 3-5-0 record against the spread this season. When Cal is an underdog by 5.5 points or more, it has covered the spread once (1-1 ATS). Cal is 2-2 in games it has played as an underdog on the moneyline.

Virginia vs. Cal recent stats and trends

Virginia Cavaliers

• Virginia has covered the spread once in its past three contests while putting up a 3-0 record straight-up in those games.
• In each of those games, the final combined score fell short of the set total.
• The last three Virginia games averaged 56.0 total points, 3.5 more points than this matchup’s point total.

California Golden Bears

• Cal is winless against the spread in its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those matchups.
• Cal and its opponents have hit the over twice in those games.
• The last three Cal games averaged 50.8 total points, 1.7 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

Virginia vs. Cal key players

Virginia Cavaliers

• Chandler Morris has 1,807 yards passing for Virginia, completing 67.1% of his passes and recording 12 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 170 rushing yards (21.3 ypg) on 42 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
• J’mari Taylor has racked up 581 yards on 129 carries while finding the end zone nine times as a runner.
• Harrison Waylee has carried the ball 39 times for 265 yards (37.9 per game) and five touchdowns.
• Trell Harris has hauled in 32 catches for 477 yards (59.6 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone four times as a receiver.
• Jahmal Edrine has put together a 410-yard season so far with one touchdown, reeling in 32 passes on 44 targets.
• Cameron Ross has a total of 329 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 28 passes and scoring two touchdowns.
• Daniel Rickert has 5.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 5.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Kamren Robinson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 45 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one interception.
• Ja’Son Prevard leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording 14 tackles and three passes defended.

California Golden Bears

• Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele has thrown for 1,974 yards on 60.8% passing while collecting 11 touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
• Kendrick Raphael is his team’s leading rusher with 136 carries for 575 yards, or 71.9 per game. He’s found the end zone eight times on the ground, as well.
• LJ Johnson Jr. has run for 108 yards across 33 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
• Jacob De Jesus’ 484 receiving yards (60.5 yards per game) are a team high. He has 54 receptions on 82 targets with three touchdowns.
• Trond Grizzell has put together a 448-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 26 passes on 48 targets.
• Mason Mini’s 32 receptions (on 48 targets) have netted him 348 yards (43.5 ypg) and four touchdowns.
• Cade Uluave paces the team with 3.0 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has collected 9.0 TFL and 66 tackles.
• Hezekiah Masses has a team-high four interceptions to go along with 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four passes defended.