SMU vs Cal Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Week 8 2026

Saturday's slate in college football includes a matchup between the SMU Mustangs and the California Golden Bears.

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SMU vs Cal Odds & Spread

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• Moneyline: SMU: (-1587) | Cal: (+860)
• Spread: SMU: -19.5 (-115) | Cal: +19.5 (-105)
• Total: 55.5 -- Over: (-105) | Under: (-115)

SMU vs Cal Betting Trends

• SMU has won twice against the spread this year.
• As a 19.5-point or greater favorite, SMU has one win ATS (1-2) this season.
• Two of six SMU games have hit the over this year.
• Cal has won twice against the spread this year.
• Cal has played two games (out of seven) which finished over the total this season.

SMU vs Cal Prediction & Pick

All college football win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Mustangs win (92.6%)

SMU vs Cal Point Spread

SMU is favored by 19.5 points over Cal. SMU is -115 to cover the spread, with Cal being -105.

SMU vs Cal Over/Under

The over/under for the SMU versus Cal game on Oct. 24 has been set at 55.5, with -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.

SMU vs Cal Moneyline

Cal is a +860 underdog on the moneyline, while SMU is a -1587 favorite.

SMU vs. Cal Points Insights

SMU vs. Cal Game Info

• Game day: Saturday, October 24, 2026
• Game time: 12 p.m. ET
• TV channel: The CW
• Location: University Park, Texas
• Stadium: Gerald J. Ford Stadium

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