SMU Mustangs vs California Golden Bears Prediction & Picks, October 24, 2026

On Saturday 24 October 2026, SMU Mustangs host California Golden Bears in college football. The bet we are looking at is Under 55 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 55 points between them. It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -108 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.26 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

California Golden Bears to Win (+810)

On Saturday 24 October 2026, SMU Mustangs host California Golden Bears in college football. The bet we are looking at is California Golden Bears Moneyline. This one only needs California Golden Bears to win the game. It was priced at +860 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $96 if it lands. Our model has this one as a long shot, so keep the bet small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +810 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $91 if it lands. This is a long shot at the price, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Kevin Jennings Over 285.5 Passing Yards (-110)

On Saturday 24 October 2026, SMU Mustangs host California Golden Bears in college football. The bet we are looking at is Kevin Jennings Over 285.5 Passing Yards. This wins if Kevin Jennings finishes with more than 285.5 passing yards. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Kendrick Raphael Over 11.5 Receiving Yards (-114)

On Saturday 24 October 2026, SMU Mustangs host California Golden Bears in college football. The bet we are looking at is Kendrick Raphael Over 11.5 Receiving Yards. This wins if Kendrick Raphael finishes with more than 11.5 receiving yards. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.77 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.77 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Jalen Cooper Under 48.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

On Saturday 24 October 2026, SMU Mustangs host California Golden Bears in college football. The bet we are looking at is Jalen Cooper Under 48.5 Receiving Yards. This wins if Jalen Cooper finishes with fewer than 48.5 receiving yards. It was priced at -115 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.70 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -115 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.70 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads SMU Mustangs v California Golden Bears. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.