California vs Stanford Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

Stanford head coach Kyle Smith during an NCAA college basketball game against California in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
  • Stanford is a -6.5 point favorite vs California
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • California / Stanford TV channel: ESPN2

The California Golden Bears visit Maples Pavilion to take on the Stanford Cardinal on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Stanford, CA, USA.

Stanford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

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

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California vs. Stanford Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California+6.5 -115O 148.5 -110+200
Stanford -6.5 -105U 148.5 -110-250

California vs Stanford Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Stanford will win this college basketball game with 70.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

California vs Stanford Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 61.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • California have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.65 Units / 37% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+1.55 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Stanford have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.70 Units / 3% ROI)

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 14-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.05 Units / 11.09% ROI).

  • 12-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.25 Units / -3.26% ROI
  • 12-13 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
  • 13-12 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI

Stanford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Stanford has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 17-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.05 Units / 0.03% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -4.21% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.3 Units / -4.53% ROI

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (278 assists/ 298 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

California is shooting 42% (654/1,548) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 46%

California has averaged 10.7 assists per game (278 assists/26 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.6

California is shooting 42% (1,427/3,386) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 46%

Stanford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Stanford averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (176 free throw attempts/671 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Stanford has a 25% free throw rate (157 free throw attempts/622 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 37%

Stanford had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (105 assists/ 67 TOs) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Stanford has a 26% free throw rate (176 free throw attempts/671 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

California has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/287) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

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

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

Stanford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Stanford allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (247/687) last season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Stanford allowed opponents to shoot 45% (829/1,844) last season — tied for 40th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Stanford allowed 75.3 points per game (828 points/11 games) last season — 2nd highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 70.3

Stanford averaged 5.7 steals per game (63 steals/11 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9


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