2009 College Football Predictions Week 11: Arizona vs. California

Last Updated on November 14, 2009 4:36 pm by drew

Arizona at Cal Pick

No. 18
Arizona looks to continue its push for the Pac-10 title on Saturday when the Wildcats travel to

California to face the Bears at 10:20PM ET from Memorial Stadium.

Bet Arizona at California


Arizona is 6-2 on the season and 4-4 against the spread. The Wildcats have won and covered in three-straight games. Both of

Arizona’s losses come on the road, and the home team has won the last four meetings in this series.

Cal is 6-3 on the season and 4-5 against the spread. The Bears have failed to cover in three straight and two of their losses this season come at home.
Cal lost stud running back Jahvid Best to a concussion against Oregon State last weekend in

Cal’s 31-14 loss, and Best will be unable to play this week. 
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL have made
California 2-point home favorites over

Arizona on Saturday night. The over/under total for this game has been established at 55.5.

Considering

Cal lost its top player in Best, the point spread is surprising. The Bears struggled against the Beavers without Best and Kevin Riley may not be able to carry

Cal on his own in this game. Riley has 2,005 yards passing with 14 touchdowns and three interceptions.

This pick comes down to what Riley is able to do against the
Arizona defense, as the Wildcats should have some success against the

Cal defense.

Arizona has been better against the pass than the run this season, while the Bears are the second worst passing defense in the Pac-10. Look for Nick Foles to have a big game for

Arizona and lead the Wildcats to another big conference win.

With the Bears without their top star, we suggest taking

Arizona with the points in a low scoring game that will go under the 55.5 point total.

Our College Football Week 11 Free Pick for this matchup is:

ARIZONA +2 and UNDER 55.5.
College Football Week 11 Betting Trends
All games in this series since 1992

CALIFORNIA is 10-5 against the spread versus

ARIZONA since 1992

ARIZONA is 9-6 straight up against

CALIFORNIA since 1992

5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL since 1992

Games over the last 3 seasons

CALIFORNIA is 1-1 against the spread versus

ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons 

CALIFORNIA is 1-1 straight up against

ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons 

2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons 

All games played at

CALIFORNIA since 1992

CALIFORNIA is 6-3 against the spread versus

ARIZONA since 1992

CALIFORNIA is 5-4 straight up against

ARIZONA since 1992

3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL since 1992

Games played at

CALIFORNIA over the last 3 seasons.

CALIFORNIA is 1-0 against the spread versus

ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons 

CALIFORNIA is 1-0 straight up against

ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons 

1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Week 11 College Football Injury Report
ARIZONA

No significant injuries.

CALIFORNIA

[TE] 09/06/2009 – Tad Smith out for season ( Knee ) 

[DT] 11/07/2009 – Derrick Hill "?" Saturday vs.

Arizona U ( Shoulder ) 

[LG] 11/07/2009 – Matt Summers-Gavin "?" Saturday vs.

Arizona U ( Shoulder ) 

[CB] 11/07/2009 – Darian Hagan "?" Saturday vs.

Arizona U ( Suspension ) 

[RB] 11/08/2009 – Jahvid Best out indefinitely ( Concussion ) 

[TE] 11/10/2009 – Anthony Miller is downgraded to doubtful Saturday vs. Arizona U ( Knee ) 
Arizona at California Odds
Arizona Wildcats +2 Over 55.5 (+110)

California Golden Bears -2 Under 55.5 (-130)
Bet Arizona at California
Posted: 11/14/09 4:36PM ET