SMU vs Cal Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Nov 2025
College Football Betting Preview: SMU vs Cal
SMU battle Cal at California Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, November 29.
Go for the favorites on the spread in order to get the best value. SMU should be able to cover a line of -13.5 at odds of -110 when they take on Cal.
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SMU Mustangs have won their previous three games. The latest was a 38-6 home triumph at Gerald J. Ford Stadium against Louisville Cardinals.
Cal were beaten last game and this was on the road at Stanford Stadium. Stanford Cardinal claimed a 31-10 win.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 38-6 win for SMU at Gerald J. Ford Stadium when they last played Cal.
Quarterbacks
Kevin Jennings
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele
SMU vs Cal Prediction & Picks
Our SMU vs Cal betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.
Game Prediction
There are odds of -110 that SMU will cover the -13.5 spread in this college football matchup. We're confident this is a good betting line for a pick where there should be lots of value available.
We put solid research behind every CFB pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.
Key SMU vs Cal stats:
SMU -13.5 Probability
Based on the odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Yamir Knight (SMU) can be backed at +165 to reach the goal line. All things considered, we believe the odds are appealing for betting on him in the Anytime Touchdown Scorer market.
The odds for Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Cal) to exceed 260.5 passing yards stand at -114. He looks capable of covering the line and that leads us to taking this QB Passing Yards bet.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with SMU -13.5. We’ve also gone for Under 53.5 points and Yamir Knight (SMU) to be among the touchdown scorers.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single football game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
35
-
14
Cal
If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Mustangs to achieve a 35-14 victory is on offer at massive odds.
SMU vs Cal Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Moneyline betting odds give SMU a 84% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -526 favorites with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that California are least likely to win at +400.
The spread is currently 13.5, with the total points line at 53.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 53.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.
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The First Touchdown Scorer favorite is T.J. Harden at +390. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the final TD.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
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Cal Have Picked Up Five Wins From Last Ten Home Games
Cal own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 27.90 points scored and 23.50 points allowed.
SMU have gone 7-3 across their last 10 road games, putting up 28.90 points on average and giving up 20.40.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O53.5 | U53.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cal Home Stats |
5-5 | 51.40 | 27.90 | 23.50 | 3 | 7 | |
 SMU Away Stats |
7-3 | 49.30 | 28.90 | 20.40 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
SMU Stats
Cal Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -13.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +13.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +13.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 51.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 49.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 53.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 53.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.80 pts and allowed 19.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 28.90 pts and allowed 20.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 49.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 51.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 53.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 53.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 22.60 pts and allowed 26.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 27.90 pts and allowed 23.50 pts in the last 10 home games
| Atlantic Coast | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami
|
10 | 2 | 409 | 166 | 243 | 7-1 | 3-1 | 4W |
Virginia
|
10 | 3 | 418 | 267 | 151 | 6-2 | 4-1 | 1L |
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
|
8 | 5 | 442 | 373 | 69 | 3-3 | 5-2 | 3W |
NC State
|
7 | 5 | 362 | 346 | 16 | 6-1 | 1-4 | 2W |
|
California
|
7 | 5 | 298 | 318 | -20 | 4-2 | 3-3 | 1W |
Clemson
|
7 | 5 | 344 | 245 | 99 | 3-4 | 4-1 | 4W |
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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