The Pac-12 will clash with the Big 12 tonight at 8:00PM ET when the California Golden Bears take on the Texas Longhorns in the 2011 Holiday Bowl.

Oddsmakers have installed Texas as a 3.5-point favorite over Cal, while the over/under total for tonight’s game is currently sitting at 47.5 points. Both teams finished the regular season with identical 7-5 records, although Cal won three of its last four games while Texans lost three of its last four.

Texas has lost four consecutive games after having lost three of the last four games and they have also lost four consecutive games against the spread when playing on a neutral field. Texas has lost nine of the last 12 games against the spread after gaining an average of 6.25 yards a play in their last game and they have also lost five consecutive games against the spread after committing four or more turnovers in their last game.

Our resident handicapper Vegas Vic of Vegas Vic Sports.net likes the Golden Bears +3.5 tonight. Also, be sure to check out Johnny Clutch Sports for more great picks, odds and betting information.