The Golden Bears will play the Mean Green on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023. The matchup takes place at DATCU Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 4:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPNU.
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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 Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with California and North Texas scheduled to matchup at DATCU Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - California had a 94.33 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for North Texas in the 2022 season was 96.00.
- Away California - At the end of the 2022 regular season, California had a 0-5 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the Pac-12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home North Texas - North Texas finished the 2022 regular season with a 5-1 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd in the C-USA Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - California wound up 10th (287) in the Pac-12 Conference, with North Texas ranked 3rd (473) for points scored in the 2022 C-USA Conference.
- Points Against - California finished 8th (334) in the Pac-12 Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. North Texas wound up 4th (444) in the 2022 C-USA Conference for points against.
- Team Records - California had a 4-8 regular season overall record, with North Texas notching a 7-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for a wild ride as California faces off against North Texas... in the first game of the college football season at DATCU Stadium! The California ended last season with a 4-8 record, while North Texas finished with a 7-7 standing. It's a fresh start for both teams, and they're hungry for a win.
This Week 1 matchup promises to be a heated battle between these two teams... (as both teams look to start the season on a high note). Will California overcome their previous struggles and surprise everyone with a strong performance? Or will North Texas continue their momentum from last season and secure a victory at home? Anything can happen on the field, and that's why you won't want to miss this game.
If you're looking to add some excitement to the game, head over to SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game. Review the odds below and place your bets for a chance to win big. Get ready for an action-packed game as California takes on North Texas this Saturday!
Best Golden Bears at Mean Green Odds
| Underdog North Texas | Favorite California |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog North Texas | Favorite California |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
California is a -5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while North Texas is a +5.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 54 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 54 -108 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $108 to win $100 betting the under.
California is a -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and North Texas is a +195 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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California
North Texas
9/02/23 4:00pm EDT | -5 -110+5 -110 |
Underdog North Texas - North Texas bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +5 North Texas underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 5. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.
Favorite California - California bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -5 California favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 5. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
California at North Texas 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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California
North Texas
First Team To Score
9/02/23 4:00pm EDT | -150+115Bet |
California
North Texas
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
9/02/23 4:00pm EDT | -165+115+10000Bet |
California
North Texas
Game to Overtime
9/02/23 4:00pm EDT | +900-5000Bet |
California
North Texas
Both Teams Score 10+
9/02/23 4:00pm EDT | -1400+700Bet |
| BetMGM | |
California
North Texas
Both Teams Score 20+
9/02/23 4:00pm EDT | -150+115Bet |
California
North Texas
Both Teams Score 30+
9/02/23 4:00pm EDT | +425-650Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 1 | California vs North Texas Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 | CAL 58, UNT 21 DATCU Stadium | California by 37 |
| 2019 Week 3 | North Texas vs California Saturday, September 14th, 2019 | CAL 23, UNT 17 California Memorial Stadium | California by 6 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| American | |||||||||
| North Texas | 3-5 | 0.375 | 5 | 7 | 414 | 445 | 3-3 | 2-4 | W2 |
| Pac-12 | |||||||||
| California | 4-5 | 0.444 | 6 | 7 | 393 | 426 | 3-3 | 3-3 | L1 |
California & North Texas Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
California Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| California | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| North Texas | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | California vs North Texas | CAL 58, UNT 21 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Auburn vs California | AUB 14, CAL 10 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Idaho vs California | CAL 31, IDHO 17 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | California vs Washington | WASH 59, CAL 32 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Arizona State vs California | CAL 24, ASU 21 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Oregon State vs California | ORST 52, CAL 40 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | California vs Utah | UTAH 34, CAL 14 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | USC vs California | USC 50, CAL 49 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | California vs Oregon | ORE 63, CAL 19 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Washington State vs California | CAL 42, WSU 39 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | California vs Stanford | CAL 27, STAN 15 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | California vs UCLA | CAL 33, UCLA 7 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | California vs Texas Tech Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl | TTU 34, CAL 14 Saturday, December 16th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | California vs North Texas | CAL 58, UNT 21 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | North Texas vs FIU | FIU 46, UNT 39 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | North Texas vs Louisiana Tech | UNT 40, LT 37 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Abilene Christian vs North Texas | UNT 45, ACU 31 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | North Texas vs Navy | NAVY 27, UNT 24 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Temple vs North Texas | UNT 45, TEM 14 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | North Texas vs Tulane | TULN 35, UNT 28 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Memphis vs North Texas | MEM 45, UNT 42 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | UTSA vs North Texas | UTSA 37, UNT 29 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | North Texas vs SMU | SMU 45, UNT 21 Friday, November 10th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | North Texas vs Tulsa | UNT 35, TLSA 28 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | UAB vs North Texas | UNT 45, UAB 42 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the California vs North Texas 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, September 2nd, 2023 at 4:00 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 California vs North Texas Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the California vs North Texas 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.