Virginia vs Cal Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Nov 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Virginia vs Cal
Virginia face Cal in this NCAAF matchup at California Memorial Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 14:45 on Saturday, November 1. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
We wouldn’t be surprised to see Cal triumph and it makes sense to take +5.5 on the spread at -106 when they go up against Virginia.
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Virginia Cavaliers won their previous game 17-16 (OT). This road victory at Kenan Stadium against North Carolina Tar Heels was their sixth on the spin.
Cal suffered a defeat in their last game. A 42-34 scoreline occurred on the road at Lane Stadium against Virginia Tech Hokies.
Quarterbacks
Chandler Morris
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele
Virginia vs Cal Prediction & Picks
We cover the essential Virginia vs Cal betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score pick, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.
Game Prediction
Our best wager is for Cal to cover the spread. +5.5 at odds of -106 look more than generous and we’re happy to back this college football pick.
The formbook is always a smart starting point when making CFB predictions. Up-to-date team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.
Key Virginia vs Cal stats:
Cal +5.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, there’s a 51.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60% This college wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Cal) is available at -114 to record more than 246.5 passing yards. The line for him on the Overs looks attractive and bettors can get plenty of juice from this QB Passing Yards wager.
Jacob De Jesus (Virginia) is available at -114 to rack up over 60.5 receiving yards. We feel confident that he’ll cover the Player Receiving Yards line, which looks generous.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Cal +5.5, Under 52.5 and Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele (Cal) to have Over 246.5 passing yards.
Should you want to back different outcomes for the same game, then a football same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised wagering tool where you can make different picks and combine the odds together.
Correct Score Prediction
23
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21
Cal
We’re expecting a close battle so it might be worth going for Virginia to triumph by a 23-21 scoreline. You can get a massive price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.
Virginia 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 sportsbooks have Virginia at -213 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the market leaders are 68% likely to win this college game according to the latest odds. At +180, California are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread currently stands at 5.5 and the total points line is 52.5. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those that want to back Under 52.5 can find odds of -115 available.
The good news is that you can access a huge selection of team props and game lines for most college football matchups. The top sportsbooks have a massive range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
J'Mari Taylor is available at -263 when it comes to Anytime Touchdown Scorer. The favorite is now priced at odds of +320 to score the first TD.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college football micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include the Next Play or Next Drive Result.
Cal With Six Wins in Previous Ten Home Games
Cal own a 6-4 mark in their past 10 home games, posting 28.90 points per contest while yielding 21.40.
Virginia have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 26.20 points on average and giving up 30.20.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O52.5 | U52.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cal Home Stats |
6-4 | 50.30 | 28.90 | 21.40 | 3 | 7 | |
 Virginia Away Stats |
5-5 | 56.40 | 26.20 | 30.20 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O52.5 = Games Over 52.5 Points
- U52.5 = Games Under 52.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Virginia Cavaliers Stats
Cal Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 57.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 56.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 52.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 32.10 pts and allowed 24.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 26.20 pts and allowed 30.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 47.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 50.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 52.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.90 pts and allowed 25.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 28.90 pts and allowed 21.40 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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