California vs Louisville Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 11

FILE - Louisville head coach Jeff Brohm shouts instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Louisville enters without Jack Plummer, who led Jeff Brohm's first-year program to its first ACC title game berth. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, FIle)
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  • Louisville is a -20.5 point favorite vs. California
  • California vs. Louisville Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN2

California (5-4) visit L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium to take on Louisville (7-1) on Nov. 8 in Louisville, KY. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST.

Louisville is a betting favorite in Week 11, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-110).

The California vs. Louisville Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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California vs. Louisville Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California+20.5 -11050.5 -110800
Louisville -20.5 -11050.5 -110-1400

California vs Louisville Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Louisville will win this game with 77.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both California and Louisville, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

California vs Louisville Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts California will cover the spread with 50.9% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • California has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 away games (+5.10 Units / 67% ROI)
  • California have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.75 Units / 33% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games (+2.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • California has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.55 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+2.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)

California Against the Spread (ATS) Record

California is 3-6 against the spread this college football season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • California is 4-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -20.81% ROI
  • California is 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • California is 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

Louisville Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Louisville iss 3-5 against the spread this college football season (-2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • Louisville is 7-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.05 Units / 6.41% ROI
  • Louisville is 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Louisville is 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI

California: Keys to the Game vs. Louisville

California’s TEs has gained 454 yards on 40 receptions (11.4 YPR) this season — T-3rd-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed 13.3 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-18th-worst among FBS defenses.

California’s TEs has 40 receptions in 9 games (4.4 per game) this season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game this season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

California’s WRs has gained 1,672 yards on 136 receptions (just 12.3 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC WRs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 10.7 Yards Per Reception this season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.

California’s TEs has 40 receptions in 9 games (4.4 per game) this season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game this season — best among ACC defenses.

California were sacked on 20% of pass attempts (19/96) in the 4th quarter last season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Offenses; Average: 7%

Louisville: Keys to the Game vs. California

Louisville’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 256 attempts this season — T-32nd-worst among FBS offenses. California’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.7% of attempts this season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.

Louisville RBs have averaged 15.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (139 yards / 9 touches) on 3rd and short this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.7

Louisville’s QBs has thrown for 1,880 passing yards in 7 games (268.6 YPG) this season — 28th-best among FBS teams. California’s defense has allowed just 198.8 passing yards per game this season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.

Louisville’s TEs has gained 265 yards on 28 receptions (just 9.5 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC TEs. California’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception this season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 1,431 yards on 117 receptions (just 12.2 YPR) this season — T-2nd-worst among ACC WRs. California’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception this season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.

Matchup Notes for California vs. Louisville

Louisville’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 256 attempts this season — T-32nd-worst among FBS offenses. California’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.7% of attempts this season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.

Louisville RBs have averaged 15.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (139 yards / 9 touches) on 3rd and short this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.7

Louisville’s QBs has thrown for 1,880 passing yards in 7 games (268.6 YPG) this season — 28th-best among FBS teams. California’s defense has allowed just 198.8 passing yards per game this season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.

Louisville’s TEs has gained 265 yards on 28 receptions (just 9.5 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC TEs. California’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception this season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 1,431 yards on 117 receptions (just 12.2 YPR) this season — T-2nd-worst among ACC WRs. California’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception this season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.

California’s TEs has gained 454 yards on 40 receptions (11.4 YPR) this season — T-3rd-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed 13.3 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-18th-worst among FBS defenses.

California’s TEs has 40 receptions in 9 games (4.4 per game) this season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game this season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

California’s WRs has gained 1,672 yards on 136 receptions (just 12.3 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC WRs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 10.7 Yards Per Reception this season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.

California’s TEs has 40 receptions in 9 games (4.4 per game) this season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game this season — best among ACC defenses.

California were sacked on 20% of pass attempts (19/96) in the 4th quarter last season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Offenses; Average: 7%

California Offensive Stats & Trends

California’s TEs has gained 454 yards on 40 receptions (11.4 YPR) this season — T-3rd-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed 13.3 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-18th-worst among FBS defenses.

California’s TEs has 40 receptions in 9 games (4.4 per game) this season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game this season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

California’s WRs has gained 1,672 yards on 136 receptions (just 12.3 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC WRs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 10.7 Yards Per Reception this season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.

California’s TEs has 40 receptions in 9 games (4.4 per game) this season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game this season — best among ACC defenses.

California were sacked on 20% of pass attempts (19/96) in the 4th quarter last season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Offenses; Average: 7%

Louisville Offensive Stats & Trends

Louisville’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 256 attempts this season — T-32nd-worst among FBS offenses. California’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.7% of attempts this season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.

Louisville RBs have averaged 15.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (139 yards / 9 touches) on 3rd and short this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.7

Louisville’s QBs has thrown for 1,880 passing yards in 7 games (268.6 YPG) this season — 28th-best among FBS teams. California’s defense has allowed just 198.8 passing yards per game this season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.

Louisville’s TEs has gained 265 yards on 28 receptions (just 9.5 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC TEs. California’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception this season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 1,431 yards on 117 receptions (just 12.2 YPR) this season — T-2nd-worst among ACC WRs. California’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception this season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.

California Defensive Stats & Trends

California’s TEs has gained 454 yards on 40 receptions (11.4 YPR) this season — T-3rd-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed 13.3 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-18th-worst among FBS defenses.

California’s TEs has 40 receptions in 9 games (4.4 per game) this season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game this season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

California’s WRs has gained 1,672 yards on 136 receptions (just 12.3 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC WRs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 10.7 Yards Per Reception this season — T-34th-best among FBS defenses.

California’s TEs has 40 receptions in 9 games (4.4 per game) this season — 4th-best among ACC TEs. Louisville’s defense has allowed just 16.9 receptions per game this season — best among ACC defenses.

California were sacked on 20% of pass attempts (19/96) in the 4th quarter last season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Offenses; Average: 7%

Louisville Defensive Stats & Trends

Louisville’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 256 attempts this season — T-32nd-worst among FBS offenses. California’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 8.7% of attempts this season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.

Louisville RBs have averaged 15.4 yards from scrimmage per touch (139 yards / 9 touches) on 3rd and short this season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.7

Louisville’s QBs has thrown for 1,880 passing yards in 7 games (268.6 YPG) this season — 28th-best among FBS teams. California’s defense has allowed just 198.8 passing yards per game this season — 4th-best among ACC defenses.

Louisville’s TEs has gained 265 yards on 28 receptions (just 9.5 YPR) this season — 4th-worst among ACC TEs. California’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception this season — T-26th-best among FBS defenses.

Louisville’s WRs has gained 1,431 yards on 117 receptions (just 12.2 YPR) this season — T-2nd-worst among ACC WRs. California’s defense has allowed just 10.5 Yards Per Reception this season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.


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