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Sat 5 Sep 2026, 10:30 PM ET
UCLA Bruins
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California Golden Bears

UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears Prediction & Picks

Our model graded 20 markets for UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears and backs California Golden Bears -4 hardest, a lean, and $100 on it returns about $290.

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The model's one call for this gamethe prediction, first Free
California Golden Bears
to win by more than 4 points
California Golden Bears -4 Alt Spread
You bet$10 If it wins$29.00Best price+190
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win51.4%
The price says32.2%

The model graded 20 markets for UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears (NCAAF) and this is the one it backs hardest — a lean, not a lock. A $100 bet returns about $290 if it lands. This one is free — every other market and all player props are Pro. Tip-off Sat 5 Sep 2026, 10:30 PM ET.

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Alt Spread California Golden Bears -4 Lean51% chance +190
Spread Members only High69% chance Members
Alt Spread Members only Lean49% chance Members
Moneyline Members only High62% chance Members
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%

UCLA Bruins and California Golden Bears last met on Sat 5 Sep 2026: UCLA Bruins won 45-24. Their next game gets a fresh preview here the moment it is priced. Today's board: every NCAAF game priced right now.

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Injuries & who's out

Injuries & availability

UCLA Bruins

No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

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No players are currently listed out or questionable for this team.

Weather & injury impact for this fixture

Conditions · who's out · how it moves the number
For UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears: Weather isn't a tracked factor for this fixture, and no players are currently listed out or questionable.
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AvailabilityNone currently listed out or questionable

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UCLA Bruins @ California Golden Bears — what the model found

Our model graded 20 betting markets for UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears — 20 on the game itself and 0 on individual players. One pick is free on this page.

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About this matchup

How we read the game

This page tracks the Bet Better model's pick history and predictions for UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears in the NCAAF. You may also see this matchup written as Bruins vs Bears, or as Bears vs Bruins. The most recent game between them was Saturday 5 September 2026. The model has generated 20 game picks for this matchup. Review the picks and historical data above to guide your NCAAF betting strategy for this matchup.

UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears: game facts

Past meetings and recent results

Where they last met

  • 5 Sep 2026UCLA Bruins beat California Golden Bears 45-24 on the road

UCLA Bruins: last 5 results

  1. 13 Nov 2026Wonvs Illinois Fighting Illini 22-14
  2. 7 Nov 2026Wonat Minnesota Golden Gophers 34-20
  3. 31 Oct 2026Wonvs Nevada Wolf Pack 27-0
  4. 24 Oct 2026Wonvs Michigan State Spartans 28-10
  5. 17 Oct 2026Wonvs Wisconsin Badgers 17-7

California Golden Bears: last 5 results

  1. 31 Oct 2026Lostat NC State Wolfpack 10-31
  2. 24 Oct 2026Lostat SMU Mustangs 20-59
  3. 17 Oct 2026Lostvs Wake Forest Demon Deacons 7-41
  4. 10 Oct 2026Wonvs Virginia Tech Hokies 25-20
  5. 3 Oct 2026Lostat UNLV Rebels 31-39

Quick answers

Who won the last California Golden Bears vs UCLA Bruins game? UCLA Bruins won their last meeting 45-24 on 5 September 2026.

How have UCLA Bruins and California Golden Bears done lately? UCLA Bruins won 5 and lost 0 of the last 5 results we hold. California Golden Bears won 1 and lost 4 of the last 5 results we hold.

From the final scores we hold. Newest game first.

UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears: the season so far

From every final score this season

UCLA Bruins are 10-0 this season and California Golden Bears are 3-6. California Golden Bears are 2-3 at home. UCLA Bruins are 4-0 on the road. California Golden Bears score 21.9 points a game and let in 31.6. UCLA Bruins score 32.4 and let in 14.1. California Golden Bears games have averaged 53 points in total; UCLA Bruins games have averaged 47. UCLA Bruins have won their last 10 and California Golden Bears have lost their last 3.

SeasonUCLA BruinsCalifornia Golden Bears
Won-lost10-03-6
At home6-02-3
On the road4-01-3
Points scored a game32.421.9
Points let in a game14.131.6
Points scored at home29.023.0
Points scored away37.520.5
Against winning sides4-01-5
Current runWon 10Lost 3
Biggest win54-3 at Maryland Terrapins49-7 vs Wagner Seahawks
Heaviest loss-59-20 at SMU Mustangs

Quick answers

How are California Golden Bears doing this season? California Golden Bears are 3-6 this season: 2-3 at home and 1-3 on the road.

How many points do UCLA Bruins score a game? UCLA Bruins score 32.4 points a game this season and let in 14.1, across 10 games.

Wins and losses come from the final score, overtime included. “Against winning sides” counts games against teams that have won more than half their games this season.

UCLA Bruins vs California Golden Bears head-to-head record

Final scores · 1 meeting
UCLA Bruins 1–0 across the last meeting

Last meeting: Sun 6 Sep 2026, UCLA Bruins at California Golden Bears: UCLA Bruins won 45-24.

DateGameScoreWinner
6 Sep 2026UCLA Bruins @ California Golden Bears24–45UCLA Bruins
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