California Golden Bears Eye Victory Against San Diego State Aztecs
As the California Golden Bears prepare to host the San Diego State Aztecs, the betting world is abuzz with predictions and odds that paint a vivid picture of what's expected on the field. The latest betting data reveals that the Golden Bears are heavily favored to win, with odds sitting at -1205 across various bookmakers, indicating a strong confidence in their performance. This marks a significant movement from their opening odds of -1000, suggesting increased betting favor as the game approaches.
The Aztecs, on the other hand, are facing an uphill battle with odds of +750 at MGM and DraftKings, showing a slight improvement from their opening odds of +650. This shift suggests a growing belief among some bettors in their potential to upset, despite being the underdogs.
In terms of total points for the game, bookmakers have set the line at 50.5 points, with slight variations in odds for over or under bets. This indicates expectations for a relatively high-scoring affair between these two teams.
The spread betting market offers an interesting insight into how close or far apart bookmakers believe this game will be. The consensus among several major sportsbooks is a spread of -19 in favor of California Golden Bears, pointing towards expectations of a dominant performance by them against San Diego State Aztecs.
Moreover, bet percentages reveal that 60 percent of moneyline bets are placed on the Golden Bears to win outright, which contrasts sharply with 98 percent of spread bets favoring the Aztecs to cover the spread. This discrepancy highlights differing opinions among bettors on whether the game will be closer than odds suggest or if California will indeed dominate as expected.
For fans looking to catch this anticipated matchup live, it's scheduled for September 14th at 10:30 PM Eastern Time at California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley. The game will be broadcasted on ESPN (satellite channel 206), offering fans nationwide an opportunity to witness what promises to be an exciting clash between these two teams.