Once upon a time, a matchup between the California Golden Bears and the Stanford Cardinal was a thing. But those days in the Pac-12 Conference are long gone. Cal and Stanford are odd fits in the Atlantic Coast Conference, which took them in after the Pac-12 imploded. Now, Cal and Stanford face a difficult Betting on College Football situation. To illuminate, neither school can keep up in the world of NIL and the transfer portal. Still, from a historic perspective, this game will bring the most passion and interest all year for both programs.
California Golden Bears vs. Stanford Cardinal Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 22, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA |
| TV Coverage: | ACCN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| California | -3 ( -102 ) | 49½ ( -112 ) | -148 |  |
| Stanford | +3 ( -118 ) | 49½ ( -108 ) | +124 | |
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California at Stanford Betting Odds Analysis
Although Cal has a winning record and is bowl-bound, they have not been a profitable team in 2025. However, Stanford has been even worse against the oddsmakers. This game will not draw much support from the casual sector, except for a few fans of the schools. Instead, this will be a game for Wise Guys.
California Golden Bears Team Overview
Last game, the California Golden Bears won 29-26 in overtime against the Louisville Cardinals as 18.5-point road dogs. The game went over the total of 48.5. As a result, Cal is 6-4 straight up, 4-6 against the spread, and 5-4-1 over/under the offshore betting total.
Cal ranks 76th for total offense, 14th for passing, 132nd for rushing, 71st for scoring, and 71st for fewest turnovers committed. In comparison, Cal ranks 93rd in total defense, 69th vs. the pass, 106th vs. the rush, 92nd in fewest points allowed, and 61st in takeaways.
Late on, Cal has covered one out of its most recent five games. Cal went under the total in one of its last five matchups. Cal is in 9th place in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Stanford Cardinal Team Overview
Last game, the Stanford Cardinal lost 20-15 against the North Carolina Tar Heels as 9-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 41. Now, Stanford is 3-7
straight up, 3-7 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under the Betting on College Football
total.
Overall, Stanford ranks 125th for total offense, 69th for passing, 135th for rushing, 128th for scoring, and 112th for fewest turnovers committed. Stanford ranks 104th for total defense, 133rd vs. the pass, 33rd vs. the rush, 97th for fewest points allowed, and 123rd for takeaways.
Late on, Stanford has covered one out of its most recent three games. Stanford went under the total in three of its last five matchups. Stanford is in 14th place in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
California at Stanford Betting Trends
Cal has covered seven of its most recent 11 away games. Additionally, the Golden Bears went under the total in eight of their most recent 11 road tilts.
Meanwhile, Stanford covered the spread in only six of its last 20 home games. The Cardinal went over the total in four of its most recent five home games.
In the series between Cal and Stanford, the Golden Bears got the cash in four of their last five meetings. Five of the last eight meetings of the Big Game went under the total.
Specifically at Stanford, the Golden Bears came away with the cash in ten of their last 14 visits. The Cardinal and Golden Bears went under the total in three of their last five meetings at Stanford.
California at Stanford SBG Free Picks
To conclude, Cal has been the better team this season. Additionally, they have the upper hand in their series with Stanford.
California at Stanford SBG Best Bet: California Golden Bears.