Spread +2.5 • California Golden Bears

California Golden Bears +2.5 --108 Backing California 3 units based on matchup balance: if both offenses face resistance and turnovers or special teams swing possession, a close outcome is likely. The +2.5 spread means California can lose by 2 points or fewer or win outright, so this line protects against a one-score loss and benefits from a tight, late-game flow. This is disciplined reasoning, not a certainty—bet responsibly.