Michigan State Spartans-California Golden Bears Preview

The fans at Memorial Stadium will be treated to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the California Golden Bears when they take their seats on Saturday. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Golden Bears listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total is sitting at 55. Team records: Michigan State: 7-6 SU, 8-5 ATS California: 7-6 SU, 4-9 ATS Michigan State most recently: When playing in August are 3-1 When playing on turf are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 8-2 California most recently: When playing in August are 2-1 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 9-1 A few trends to consider: Michigan State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State's last 5 games Michigan State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 14 of Michigan State's last 20 games on the road California is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of California's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of California's last 13 games at home California is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games Next up: Michigan State home to Eastern Michigan, Saturday, September 6 California at Washington State, Saturday, September 6