The Aggies will play the Golden Bears on Saturday, August 31st, 2024. The matchup takes place at California Memorial Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 5:02 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN+, ACC Extra.
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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 2024 college football season has begun, with UC Davis and California scheduled to matchup at California Memorial Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2023 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - UC Davis had a 97.67 conference power ranking in the 2023 season. The conference power ranking for California in the 2023 season was 95.33.
- Away UC Davis - At the end of the 2023 regular season, UC Davis had a 4-2 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big Sky Conference for away team wins.
- Home California - California finished the 2023 regular season with a 3-3 record as a home team. They ranked 5th in the Pac-12 Conference for home team wins in 2023.
- Points Scored - UC Davis wound up 8th (283) in the Big Sky Conference, with California ranked 6th (393) for points scored in the 2023 Pac-12 Conference.
- Points Against - UC Davis finished 9th (269) in the Big Sky Conference for points scored by opponents in 2023. California wound up 3rd (426) in the 2023 Pac-12 Conference for points against.
- Team Records - UC Davis had a 7-4 regular season overall record, with California notching a 6-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild showdown at California Memorial Stadium this Saturday!
UC Davis and California are gearing up for an epic battle on the gridiron.
With UC Davis coming off a 7-4 season and California finishing 6-7 last season, both teams are hungry for a win in the first game of the 2024-25 college football season.
Will the Aggies come out on top, or will the Golden Bears defend their turf?
Don't miss a minute of the action - visit SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game and review the odds below.
Get your green and gold ready, and let's see who will come out victorious!
Best Aggies at Golden Bears Odds
| Underdog UC Davis | Favorite California |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog UC Davis | Favorite California |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
California is a -20.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while UC Davis is a +20.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 57.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 57.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
California is a -1600 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and UC Davis is a +900 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Game |
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UC Davis
California
8/31/24 5:02pm EDT | +20.5 -110-20.5 -110 |
Underdog UC Davis - UC Davis bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +20.5 UC Davis underdog bet wins if they lose by 20 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 21 or more.
Favorite California - California bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -20.5 California favorite bet wins if they win by 21 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 20 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
UC Davis 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.
| BetMGM Bet |
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UC Davis
California
8/31/24 5:02pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 1 | UC Davis vs California Saturday, August 31st, 2024 | CAL 31, UCD 13 California Memorial Stadium | California by 18 |
| 2022 Week 1 | UC Davis vs California Saturday, September 3rd, 2022 | CAL 34, UCD 13 California Memorial Stadium | California by 21 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big Sky | |||||||||
| UC Davis | 0-0 | 0.000 | 1 | 1 | 49 | 53 | 1-0 | 0-1 | W1 |
| ACC | |||||||||
| California | 0-0 | 0.000 | 2 | 0 | 52 | 27 | 1-0 | 1-0 | W2 |
UC Davis & California Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
UC Davis Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM UC Davis YR: futures available
California Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| California | +100000 Bet |
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | UC Davis vs California | CAL 31, UCD 13 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | UC Davis vs California | CAL 31, UCD 13 Saturday, August 31st, 2024 |
| Week 2 | California vs Auburn | CAL 21, AUB 14 Saturday, September 7th, 2024 |
| Week 3 | San Diego State vs California | Saturday, September 14th, 2024 10:30 pm EDT |
| Week 4 | California vs Florida State | Saturday, September 21st, 2024 7:00 pm EDT |
| Week 6 | Miami (FL) vs California | Saturday, October 5th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 7 | California vs Pittsburgh | Saturday, October 12th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 8 | NC State vs California | Saturday, October 19th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 9 | Oregon State vs California | Saturday, October 26th, 2024 12:00 am EDT |
| Week 11 | California vs Wake Forest | Friday, November 8th, 2024 8:00 pm EST |
| Week 12 | Syracuse vs California | Saturday, November 16th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 13 | Stanford vs California | Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 12:00 am EST |
| Week 14 | California vs SMU | Saturday, November 30th, 2024 12:00 am EST |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the UC Davis 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, August 31st, 2024 at 5:02 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 UC Davis vs California Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the UC Davis 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.