California vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 1

Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
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  • Pittsburgh is a -14.5 point favorite vs California
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • California / Pittsburgh TV channel: ACCN

The California Golden Bears visit Petersen Events Center to take on the Pittsburgh Panthers on Jan. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -14.5 (-105).

The California vs. Pittsburgh Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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California vs. Pittsburgh Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California+14.5 -115O 154.5 -115+750
Pittsburgh -14.5 -105U 154.5 -105-1200

California vs Pittsburgh Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Pittsburgh will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

California vs Pittsburgh Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 58.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • California has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+5.40 Units / 5% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • California have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+21.65 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 32 games (+15.30 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 32 games (+10.60 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+2.95 Units / 14% ROI)

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.12% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.35 Units / 3.02% ROI
  • 8-3 when betting the Over for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI
  • 3-8 when betting the Under for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a 9-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 11-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.95 Units / 5.6% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -3.8% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting the Under for -0.55 Units / -4.15% ROI

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (127 assists/ 167 TOs) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4

California has averaged 10.6 assists per game (127 assists/12 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.6

California has averaged 4.9 assists per game (59 assists/12 games) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 7.0

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (127 assists/ 167 TOs) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh is shooting 83% from the free throw line (76/92) in the first half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 73%

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Pittsburgh has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (314 assists/ 175 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Pittsburgh has averaged 9.2 turnovers per game (407 turnovers/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/287) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

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

California has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (226/509) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%

California has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (466 points/378 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (296/959) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (173/601) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (119/385) in the first half last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%


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