California vs Missouri Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 3

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  • Missouri is a -8.5 point favorite vs California
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • California / Missouri TV channel: SECN

The California Golden Bears visit Mizzou Arena to take on the Missouri Tigers on Dec. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Columbia, MO.

Missouri is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-120).

The California vs. Missouri Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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California vs. Missouri Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California+8.5 +100O 148.5 -110+340
Missouri -8.5 -120U 148.5 -110-450

California vs Missouri Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Missouri will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

California vs Missouri Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Missouri will cover the spread with 62.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • California has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (+5.25 Units / 6% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+2.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Missouri have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.55 Units / 0% ROI)

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 2-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -19.7% ROI).

  • 5-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.85 Units / 11.58% ROI
  • 4-2 when betting the Over for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 2-4 when betting the Under for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI

Missouri Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Missouri has a 3-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -18.42% ROI).

  • 6-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +5 Units / 1.22% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.15% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.45 Units / -18.71% ROI

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California averaged 1.20 points per shot (2,200 points/1,838 shots) last season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

California averaged 11.2 assists per game (145 assists/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 14.9

California averaged 34.8 points per game (452 points/13 games) in the second half last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 40.0

California shot 43% (148/345) in the second half last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Missouri Offensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri shot 79% from the free throw line (446/563) last season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Missouri averaged 32% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (563 free throw attempts/1,790 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 36%

Missouri shot 32% from three (230/710) last season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Missouri averaged 1.26 points per shot (2,258 points/1,790 shots) last season — 5th lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.29

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California averaged 5.5 steals per game (72 steals/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

California forced 10.5 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

California allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (59/155) in the first half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

California allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (969 points/753 shots) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

Missouri Defensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri allowed an average of 1.41 points per shot (1,831 points/1,294 shots) last season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28

Missouri averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/31 games) last season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Missouri averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Missouri allowed an average of 1.24 points per shot (1,125 points/904 shots) in the first half last season — tied for highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.14


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