Duke vs California Football Odds

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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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.

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Paddy O'Parlay

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


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

California
Favorite

Duke
Duke has a -3 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. California has a +3 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. California is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 55.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 55.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

California
Favorite

Duke
Duke is the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on Duke at BetMGM. California is the +118 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $118 on California. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Duke vs California College Football game on Saturday, October 4th, 2025?

Duke is a -3 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while California is a +3 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Duke vs California College Football game on Saturday, October 4th, 2025?

The best over line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 55.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Duke vs California College Football game on Saturday, October 4th, 2025?

Duke is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and California is a +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Football Odds Example

College Football Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Duke
California
10/04/25 10:30pm EDT
-3 -105+3 -115
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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.

College Football Prop Bets
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BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Bet
Duke
California
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
10/04/25 10:30pm EDT
-140-105+10000Bet
Duke
California
Game to Overtime
10/04/25 10:30pm EDT
Yes +1000No -10000Bet
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 -200No +154Bet
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Duke
California
Both Teams Score 30+
10/04/25 10:30pm EDT
Yes +300No -425Bet

Recent Meetings Since 2021

Recent Meetings Since 2021
WeekGameResultMargin

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Football Regular Season Standings - Duke, California
Team Conf Conf% W L PF PA Home Away Strk
California1-01.00041124902-02-1W1
Duke2-01.000321741322-11-1W2

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
2025-26 Duke NCAA College Football Championship Odds

Team
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Duke
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California Championship Odds
2025-26 California NCAA College Football Championship Odds

Team
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California
+50000
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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


2025-26 Duke Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1Elon vs
Duke
DUKE 45, ELON 17
Thursday, August 28th, 2025
Week 2Illinois vs
Duke
ILL 45, DUKE 19
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Week 3Duke vs
Tulane
TULN 34, DUKE 27
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Week 4NC State vs
Duke
DUKE 45, NCSU 33
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Week 5Duke vs
Syracuse
DUKE 38, SYR 3
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Week 6Duke vs
California
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
10:30 pm EDT
Week 8Georgia Tech vs
Duke
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
12:00 am EDT
Week 10Duke vs
Clemson
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
12:00 am EDT
Week 11Duke vs
UConn
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
3:30 pm EST
Week 12Virginia vs
Duke
Saturday, November 15th, 2025
12:00 am EST
Week 13Duke vs
North Carolina
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
12:00 am EST
Week 14Wake Forest vs
Duke
Saturday, November 29th, 2025
12:00 am EST


2025-26 California Games & Results
WeekMatchupDate & Result
Week 1California vs
Oregon State
CAL 34, ORST 15
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Week 2Texas Southern vs
California
CAL 35, TXSO 3
Saturday, September 6th, 2025
Week 3Minnesota vs
California
CAL 27, MINN 14
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Week 4California vs
San Diego State
SDSU 34, CAL 0
Saturday, September 20th, 2025
Week 5California vs
Boston College
CAL 28, BC 24
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
Week 6Duke vs
California
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
10:30 pm EDT
Week 8North Carolina vs
California
Friday, October 17th, 2025
10:30 pm EDT
Week 9California vs
Virginia Tech
Friday, October 24th, 2025
7:30 pm EDT
Week 10Virginia vs
California
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
12:00 am EDT
Week 11California vs
Louisville
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
12:00 am EST
Week 13California vs
Stanford
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
12:00 am EST
Week 14SMU 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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