The Cal Golden Bears (5-2, 2-1 ACC) and Virginia Tech Hokies (2-5, 1-2) meet Friday at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the Golden Bears vs. Virginia Tech odds and make our expert college football picks and predictions for the best bets.

Cal edged the North Carolina Tar Heels 21-18 on Saturday, missing the cover as a 7.5-point home favorite as the Under (46.5) cashed. The matchup was evenly fought, with the Golden Bears holding a slim yardage edge at 294-287. but the difference was Cal’s defense forcing 3 turnovers. WR Jacob De Jesus shined, with 13 catches for 105 yards and a TD.

Virginia Tech couldn’t keep pace with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, falling 35-20 on

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