California vs Virginia Tech Prediction and Pick, Week 9
California vs Virginia Tech Prediction and Pick, Week 9. Place a bet on this CFB football game with the best odds.
California vs Virginia Tech Prediction
Now we have the California vs Virginia Tech Prediction for both teams.
California and Virginia Tech enter Week 9 in need of a momentum-defining win, and this matchup could serve as a pivotal turning point for both programs. The Golden Bears have been one of the more unpredictable teams this season, mixing flashes of dominance with puzzling inconsistencies. California’s offensive production has been largely carried by its passing attack, averaging 248 yards per game through the air, which ranks 55th nationally. However, their inability to run the ball effectively (just 95.4 rushing yards per game, 131st in FBS) has made their offense one-dimensional and easier to defend against quality fronts. Despite this, Cal’s defense has been a steadying presence — ranking inside the top 50 in both points allowed and yards per play. When Cal’s defense holds teams under 25 points, they typically win, but when their offensive line struggles to open lanes or protect the quarterback, things tend to spiral quickly.
Virginia Tech, meanwhile, has been fighting through a brutal stretch marked by inconsistency and poor play against the spread — just 1-7 ATS in their last eight contests. The Hokies’ offense has been streaky, showing promise at times but failing to sustain drives or finish possessions. Averaging only 23 points per game, Virginia Tech ranks 98th nationally in scoring offense, which highlights their struggle to establish a true identity. Still, the Hokies do have balance, with 199.5 passing yards and 159.5 rushing yards per outing, and they’ve been considerably more productive at home despite the losing record. Their defense, however, has been far from vintage Hokies football. Virginia Tech gives up nearly 30 points per game and struggles to defend the deep ball, which could open the door for Cal’s passing game to attack vertically and stretch the field.
Ultimately, this game looks like a battle between Cal’s offensive efficiency through the air and Virginia Tech’s defensive instability. Both teams have struggled against the spread and have issues with turnovers, but California’s defensive front and more consistent quarterback play could be the difference. The Bears’ ability to control time of possession and keep Virginia Tech’s ground game in check gives them a slight edge in what could be a low-scoring, grind-it-out matchup. Expect Cal to make a few key defensive stands late and escape with a close win.
California vs Virginia Tech Prediction: Golden Bears Trends
- Over the past 11 games, California has a record of 3-8 against the spread.
- There have been five of California’s last six games in which the total has been over.
- In its last seven games, California has a winning percentage of 5-2.
- Eight out of California’s last ten games played away from home have resulted in the total going UNDER.
- During its last six games against opponents from the Atlantic Coast conference, California has a record of 1-5 against the spread.
- After playing 13 games in October, California has a record of 2-11 for the season.
- In its last 14 games played in week 9, California has a record of 3-11 for the season.
- After five games played on Fridays, California has a record of 4-1 against the spread.
California vs Virginia Tech Prediction: Hockies Trends
- In its previous eight games, Virginia Tech has a record of 1-7 against the spread.
- In its last 12 games, Virginia Tech has a state record of 3-9.
- In its previous six games played at home, Virginia Tech has a record of 1-5.
- With a total of seven games played against opponents from the Atlantic Coast conference, Virginia Tech has a record of 2-5 against the spread.
- In the seven games that Virginia Tech has played in the month of October, the team has a winning record of 5-2.
- As of the ninth week, Virginia Tech has a record of 4-1 in its previous five games played.
- Four out of Virginia Tech’s last five games that have been played on a Friday have resulted in the total going UNDER.
- In six of Virginia Tech’s most recent seven games, the total has been over in six of those games when the team was the favorite.
California vs Virginia Tech Prediction: Golden Bears Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/17/25
|
NC
|
W 21-18
|
L-10.5
|
U48.5
|
W-430
|
|
10/04/25
|
DUK
|
L 45-21
|
L+1.5
|
O51.5
|
L-110
|
|
9/27/25
|
@BC
|
W 28-24
|
W+4.5
|
O50.5
|
W+138
|
|
9/20/25
|
@SDSU
|
L 34-0
|
L-11.5
|
U49.5
|
L-530
|
|
9/13/25
|
MIN
|
W 27-14
|
W+4.5
|
U50.5
|
W+150
|
|
9/06/25
|
TSO
|
W 35-3
|
L-45.5
|
U52.5
|
W-20000
|
|
8/30/25
|
@ORS
|
W 34-15
|
W+2.5
|
U52.5
|
W+112
|
|
12/18/24
|
@UNLV
|
L 24-13
|
L-1.5
|
U51.5
|
L-120
|
|
11/30/24
|
@SMU
|
L 38-6
|
L+9.0
|
U58.5
|
L+340
|
|
11/23/24
|
STA
|
W 24-21
|
L-10.5
|
U50.5
|
W-430
|
California vs Virginia Tech Prediction: Hockies Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10/11/25
|
@GT
|
L 35-20
|
W+15.5
|
O53.5
|
L+520
|
|
10/04/25
|
WF
|
L 30-23
|
L-3.5
|
O50.5
|
L-156
|
|
9/27/25
|
@NCST
|
W 23-21
|
W+7.5
|
U56.5
|
W+265
|
|
9/20/25
|
WOF
|
W 38-6
|
W-28.5
|
U44.5
|
W-20000
|
|
9/13/25
|
ODU
|
L 45-26
|
L-9.5
|
O49.5
|
L-345
|
|
9/06/25
|
VAN
|
L 44-20
|
L-3.0
|
O47.5
|
L-125
|
|
8/31/25
|
@SC
|
L 24-11
|
L+9.5
|
U46.5
|
L+265
|
|
1/03/25
|
MIN
|
L 24-10
|
L+4.5
|
U42.5
|
L+145
|
|
11/30/24
|
UVA
|
W 37-17
|
W-7.0
|
O46.5
|
W-280
|
|
11/23/24
|
@DUK
|
W 31-28
|
L-2.5
|
O46.5
|
L-125
|
California vs Virginia Tech Prediction: Golden Bears Offense
Overall
| CAL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | VTECH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.71 | 93 | Points Scored | 105 | 29.29 |
| 248.00 | 55 | Passing Yards | 74 | 223.43 |
| 95.43 | 131 | Rushing Yards | 73 | 149.71 |
| 30:04 | 66 | Time on Field | 60 | 29:45 |
| 67.57 | 56 | Number of Plays | 21 | 61.29 |
| 5.08 | 109 | Yards Per Play | 114 | 6.09 |
Scoring
| CAL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | VTECH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.71 | 93 | Points Scored | 105 | 29.29 |
| 8.43 | 26 | First Quarter | 78 | 5.57 |
| 4.00 | 128 | Second Quarter | 103 | 9.14 |
| 5.00 | 84 | Third Quarter | 83 | 5.71 |
| 6.29 | 78 | Fourth Quarter | 121 | 8.86 |
Passing
| CAL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | VTECH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248.00 | 55 | Passing Yards | 74 | 223.43 |
| 36.43 | 19 | Pass Attempts | 20 | 26.57 |
| 22.00 | 37 | Pass Completions | 56 | 18.29 |
| 2.29 | 97 | Sacks | 74 | 2.00 |
| 15.86 | 36 | Sack Yards | 98 | 16.14 |
| 11.27 | 80 | Yards Per Pass | 100 | 12.22 |
Rushing
| CAL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | VTECH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95.43 | 131 | Rushing Yards | 73 | 149.71 |
| 31.14 | 117 | Rush Attempts | 63 | 34.71 |
| 3.06 | 131 | Yards Per Rush | 85 | 4.31 |
Turn Overs
| CAL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | VTECH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.14 | 121 | Interceptions | 121 | 0.43 |
| 1.14 | 79 | Fumbles | 109 | 0.71 |
| 0.29 | 24 | Fumbles Lost | 118 | 0.29 |
| 1.43 | 92 | Total Turnovers | 125 | 0.71 |
| 7.57 | 115 | Penalties | 20 | 7.57 |
| 59.86 | 85 | Penalty Yards | 28 | 63.71 |
Drives & Special Teams
| CAL Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | VTECH Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30:04 | 66 | Time on Field | 60 | 29:45 |
| 67.57 | 56 | Number of Plays | 21 | 61.29 |
| 5.08 | 109 | Yards Per Play | 114 | 6.09 |
| 4.71 | 99 | Punts | 105 | 3.86 |
| 41.61 | 100 | Punt Average | 114 | 44.90 |
| 68.57 | 41 | Return Yards | 16 | 26.71 |
California vs Virginia Tech Prediction: Hockies Offense
Overall
| CAL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | VTECH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.86 | 49 | Points Scored | 98 | 23.00 |
| 201.57 | 48 | Passing Yards | 97 | 199.57 |
| 122.14 | 42 | Rushing Yards | 64 | 159.57 |
| 29:55 | 68 | Time on Field | 57 | 30:14 |
| 61.14 | 20 | Number of Plays | 84 | 65.57 |
| 5.29 | 54 | Yards Per Play | 85 | 5.48 |
Scoring
| CAL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | VTECH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.86 | 49 | Points Scored | 98 | 23.00 |
| 4.00 | 42 | First Quarter | 107 | 4.14 |
| 7.57 | 82 | Second Quarter | 86 | 7.71 |
| 3.86 | 42 | Third Quarter | 75 | 5.71 |
| 6.43 | 66 | Fourth Quarter | 98 | 5.43 |
Passing
| CAL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | VTECH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201.57 | 48 | Passing Yards | 97 | 199.57 |
| 31.71 | 85 | Pass Attempts | 62 | 31.43 |
| 19.71 | 82 | Pass Completions | 79 | 18.86 |
| 1.43 | 111 | Sacks | 108 | 2.57 |
| 10.43 | 39 | Sack Yards | 21 | 18.86 |
| 10.22 | 21 | Yards Per Pass | 106 | 10.58 |
Rushing
| CAL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | VTECH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122.14 | 42 | Rushing Yards | 64 | 159.57 |
| 29.43 | 8 | Rush Attempts | 90 | 34.14 |
| 4.15 | 78 | Yards Per Rush | 46 | 4.67 |
Turn Overs
| CAL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | VTECH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.71 | 59 | Interceptions | 84 | 0.71 |
| 1.00 | 67 | Fumbles | 19 | 0.57 |
| 0.71 | 24 | Fumbles Lost | 96 | 0.57 |
| 1.43 | 42 | Total Turnovers | 88 | 1.29 |
| 7.71 | 13 | Penalties | 104 | 7.14 |
| 67.57 | 16 | Penalty Yards | 115 | 66.86 |
Drives & Special Teams
| CAL Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | VTECH Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29:55 | 68 | Time on Field | 57 | 30:14 |
| 61.14 | 20 | Number of Plays | 84 | 65.57 |
| 5.29 | 54 | Yards Per Play | 85 | 5.48 |
| 5.71 | 14 | Punts | 71 | 4.00 |
| 41.19 | 30 | Punt Average | 45 | 44.54 |
| 95.43 | 131 | Return Yards | 49 | 63.86 |
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