Oregon State is a sizable underdog this Saturday against California

The Beavers have won four of their last five games against the Bears, including 52-40 last year in Berkeley, Calif.

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Oregon State is a nine-point underdog to California for Saturday’s 1 p.m. game at Berkeley, Calif.

Both teams are searching to rebound from losing streaks. Oregon State (4-3) lost its second straight game last Saturday when it fell to UNLV 33-25 . California (3-4) has dropped four consecutive games.



In their most recent setback, the Bears blew a 13-point fourth quarter lead, losing to North Carolina State 24-23. Last year, Oregon State beat California 52-40 in Berkeley, the final time the teams played as Pac-12 members. The Beavers have won four of their last five games against the Bears.

Oregon State is 2-5 against the spread this season, losing its past three to the betting line. California is 4-3. -- Nick Daschel can be reached at 360-607-4824, ndaschel@oregonian.

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