Cal vs Boston College Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Sep 2025
College Football Betting Preview: California Golden Bears vs Boston College
California Golden Bears go up against Boston College in this NCAAF Week 5 matchup at Alumni Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, September 27. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Boston College really stand out against the spread. Back the favorites to overcome California Golden Bears with the confidence that they can cover a -6.5 line at odds of -102.
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Cal lost on the road in their previous game. San Diego State Aztecs won 34-0 at Snapdragon Stadium.
Boston College Eagles have suffered defeat in their last two games. Most recently, a 30-20 scoreline occurred on the road at Stanford Stadium against Stanford Cardinal.
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Cal vs Boston College Prediction & Picks
We’ve broken down Cal vs Boston College from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.
Game Prediction
Boston College should secure a comfortable win and a bet on the spread could be the best way forward in this college football battle. Back this selection off -6.5 to cover the line at -102.
We only publish our CFB predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable stats to support every pick we make.
Key Cal vs Boston College stats:
Boston College -6.5 Probability
The top sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 50.5% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we are regarding it as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Dylan Lonergan (Boston College) to rack up over 311.5 passing yards are -114. We can back him in the QB Passing Yards market and hope the Over hits.
Turbo Richard (Cal) can be backed at -114 to exceed 54.5 rushing yards. We believe it makes sense to stick with him on the Over and bettors can be confident in this Player Rushing Yards pick.
Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Boston College to cover the -6.5 spread, Under 53.5 on the total and Dylan Lonergan (Boston College) to have Over 311.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
Cal vs Boston College Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Sportsbooks’ favorites Boston College are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -213 about them triumphing means a 68% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. At +176, California are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
6.5 is the spread and 53.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 53.5 can get -110.
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Boston College Looking to Extend Strong Home Form
Boston College have rattled off four straight wins at Alumni Stadium. They have gone 8-2 across their last 10 home games, averaging 34.80 points scored and 21.40 points allowed.
Cal have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 19.10 points per matchup and giving up 23.30.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O53.5 | U53.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Boston College Home Stats |
8-2 | 56.20 | 34.80 | 21.40 | 7 | 3 | |
Cal Away Stats |
4-6 | 42.40 | 19.10 | 23.30 | 1 | 9 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O53.5 = Games Over 53.5 Points
- U53.5 = Games Under 53.5 Points
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Cal Stats
Boston College Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 47.90 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 42.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 53.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 53.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 25.40 pts and allowed 22.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.10 pts and allowed 23.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 61.70 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 56.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 53.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 53.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 32.90 pts and allowed 28.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 34.80 pts and allowed 21.40 pts in the last 10 home games
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Virginia
|
10 | 2 | 398 | 240 | 158 | 6-1 | 4-1 | 2W |
Miami
|
10 | 2 | 409 | 166 | 243 | 7-1 | 3-1 | 4W |
Georgia Tech
|
9 | 3 | 397 | 300 | 97 | 5-2 | 4-1 | 2L |
Pittsburgh
|
8 | 4 | 421 | 299 | 122 | 4-3 | 4-1 | 1L |
SMU
|
8 | 4 | 395 | 248 | 147 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 1L |
Louisville
|
8 | 4 | 362 | 253 | 109 | 5-3 | 3-1 | 1W |
Wake Forest
|
8 | 4 | 322 | 258 | 64 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Duke
|
7 | 5 | 415 | 353 | 62 | 3-3 | 4-2 | 2W |
NC State
|
7 | 5 | 362 | 346 | 16 | 6-1 | 1-4 | 2W |
Clemson
|
7 | 5 | 344 | 245 | 99 | 3-4 | 4-1 | 4W |
California
|
7 | 5 | 298 | 318 | -20 | 4-2 | 3-3 | 1W |
Florida State
|
5 | 7 | 396 | 264 | 132 | 5-2 | 0-5 | 2L |
Stanford
|
4 | 8 | 226 | 350 | -124 | 4-2 | 0-6 | 1L |
North Carolina
|
4 | 8 | 231 | 294 | -63 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 3L |
Virginia Tech
|
3 | 9 | 257 | 362 | -105 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 4L |
Syracuse
|
3 | 9 | 242 | 419 | -177 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 8L |
Boston College
|
2 | 10 | 305 | 393 | -88 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 1W |
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