NCAA Football Odds: California vs UCLA

The California Golden Bears and the UCLA Bruins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rose Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Bears listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Bruins, while the game's total is sitting at 44. California was blown out by USC, losing 30-3 at Memorial Stadium in Week 5. USC covered as a 4.5-point road favorite while the final score played under the 45.5-point total. Akeem Ayers interception return accounted for UCLA's only touchdown on the day as they lost 24-10 to Oregon in Week 6. The Bruins did not cover the 3-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 45. Current streak: California has lost 2 straight games. UCLA has lost 2 straight games. Team records: California: 3-2 SU, 2-2 ATS UCLA: 3-2 SU, 3-2 ATS California most recently: When playing in October are 5-5 When playing on grass are 3-7 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 5-5 UCLA most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on grass are 5-5 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 3-7 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of California's last 5 games when playing UCLA California is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of California's last 7 games on the road California is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 8 of UCLA's last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of UCLA's last 7 games at home UCLA is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against California UCLA is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing California Next up: California home to Washington State, Saturday, October 24 UCLA at Arizona, Saturday, October 24     Check out timeless articles on sports gaming strategy at OffshoreInsiders.com