The Blue Devils will play the Golden Bears on Saturday, October 4th, 2025. The matchup takes place at California Memorial Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 6 matchup at 10:30 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
Learn more about College Football betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain spread, total and money line bets.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now well into the 2025 college football season. Week 6 action features a matchup between Duke and California taking place at California Memorial Stadium. The following are some key season stats to help you size up this game.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Duke has a 95.67 conference power ranking for the 2025 season. The conference power ranking for California is 95.33.
- Away Duke - Heading into Week 6, Duke currently has a 1-1 record as an away team for the 2025 regular season. This ranks them 2nd in the ACC Conference for away team wins. Watch this stat carefully as the season progresses.
- Home California - California has a 2-0 record as a home team. Looking ahead to this 2025 Week 6 matchup, they rank 3rd in the ACC Conference for home team wins. Like the Duke away record and ranking, you should continually keep tabs on this stat.
- Points Scored - For the 2025 season, Duke ranks 4th (174) in the ACC Conference, with California currently ranking 11th (124) for points scored in the ACC Conference.
- Points Against - Also in 2025, Duke stands 4th (132) in the ACC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2025. California sits at 9th (90) in the ACC Conference for points against in the 2025 season so far.
- Team Records - Duke has a 3-2 overall record for the 2025 regular season, with California currently 4-1 for the 2025 NCAAF regular season.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Top o' the mornin' to ya, folks! It's time for a showdown between Duke and California!
This Week 6 matchup will be held at California Memorial Stadium, where the Golden Bears will defend their turf against the Blue Devils.
According to SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings, Duke holds a slight advantage over California with a 95.67 ranking compared to 95.33.
Duke currently has a 3-2 standing, while California boasts a 4-1 record heading into this game. Bet this game at BetRivers or BetMGM and review this game's prop bets. Compare the odds below and may the luck of the Irish be with your team!
Best Blue Devils at Golden Bears Odds
| Underdog California | Favorite Duke |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog California | Favorite Duke |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Duke is a -3 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while California is a +3 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 55.5 -102 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -118 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the under.
Duke is a -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and California is a +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
Bet |
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Duke
California
10/04/25 10:30pm EDT | -3 -105+3 -115 |
Underdog California - California bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +3 California underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 3. Your bet loses if they lose by 4 or more.
Favorite Duke - Duke bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -3 Duke favorite bet wins if they win by 4 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 3. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Duke at California Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
Bet |
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Duke
California
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/04/25 10:30pm EDT | -150+105+10000Bet |
Duke
California
Game to Overtime
10/04/25 10:30pm EDT | Yes +950No -5000Bet |
Duke
California
Both Teams Score 10+
10/04/25 10:30pm EDT | Yes -2000No +850Bet |
Duke
California
Both Teams Score 20+
10/04/25 10:30pm EDT | Yes -190No +145Bet |
Duke
California
Both Teams Score 30+
10/04/25 10:30pm EDT | Yes +310No -450Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Week 6 | Duke vs California Saturday, October 4th, 2025 | DUKE 45, CAL 21 California Memorial Stadium | Duke by 24 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 4-2 | 0.667 | 5 | 5 | 334 | 296 | 2-3 | 3-2 | L2 |
| California | 3-3 | 0.500 | 6 | 4 | 250 | 252 | 3-2 | 3-2 | W1 |
Duke & California Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Duke Championship Odds|
Team | |
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| Duke |
No NCAA College Football Championship TM California YR: futures available
Duke & California Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Elon vs Duke | DUKE 45, ELON 17 Thursday, August 28th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Illinois vs Duke | ILL 45, DUKE 19 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Duke vs Tulane | TULN 34, DUKE 27 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | NC State vs Duke | DUKE 45, NCSU 33 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | Duke vs Syracuse | DUKE 38, SYR 3 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Duke vs California | DUKE 45, CAL 21 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | Georgia Tech vs Duke | GT 27, DUKE 18 Saturday, October 18th, 2025 |
| Week 10 | Duke vs Clemson | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 pm EDT |
| Week 11 | Duke vs UConn | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 3:30 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Virginia vs Duke | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Duke vs North Carolina | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | Wake Forest vs Duke | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | California vs Oregon State | CAL 34, ORST 15 Saturday, August 30th, 2025 |
| Week 2 | Texas Southern vs California | CAL 35, TXSO 3 Saturday, September 6th, 2025 |
| Week 3 | Minnesota vs California | CAL 27, MINN 14 Saturday, September 13th, 2025 |
| Week 4 | California vs San Diego State | SDSU 34, CAL 0 Saturday, September 20th, 2025 |
| Week 5 | California vs Boston College | CAL 28, BC 24 Saturday, September 27th, 2025 |
| Week 6 | Duke vs California | DUKE 45, CAL 21 Saturday, October 4th, 2025 |
| Week 8 | North Carolina vs California | CAL 21, UNC 18 Friday, October 17th, 2025 |
| Week 9 | California vs Virginia Tech | Friday, October 24th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT |
| Week 10 | Virginia vs California | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | California vs Louisville | Saturday, November 8th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | California vs Stanford | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | SMU vs California | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Duke vs California College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 4th, 2025 at 10:30 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Duke vs California Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Duke vs California Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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