Cal vs. UNC Football Prediction & Odds - Oct. 17

The California Golden Bears (4-2) play a conference opponent when they host the North Carolina Tar Heels (2-3) on Friday, October 17, 2025 at California Memorial Stadium in an ACC showdown.

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Cal vs. North Carolina Matchup Info

  • Game date: Friday, October 17, 2025
  • Game time: 10:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Berkeley, California
  • Venue: California Memorial Stadium
  • TV channel: ESPN
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Cal vs. North Carolina Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Golden Bears (-7.5)
  • Moneyline: Golden Bears (-328), Tar Heels (+263)
  • Total: 47.5 points
  • Pick ATS: Cal (-7.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (47.5)
  • Prediction: Cal 33, North Carolina 13

Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.

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Cal vs. North Carolina Betting Records and Insights

  • Cal has put together a 3-3-0 ATS record so far this year.
  • North Carolina has a record of 2-3-0 against the spread this year.
  • The Golden Bears have not covered the spread this season (0-2 ATS) when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites.
  • The Tar Heels have not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs.
  • So far this season, three of Cal's six games have hit the over.
  • North Carolina games have hit the over twice this year.

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