California vs Stanford Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 12

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): 138.5 points
  • California / Stanford TV channel: ESPN2

The California Golden Bears visit Spectrum Center to take on the Stanford Cardinal on Mar. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Charlotte, NC, NC, USA.

Stanford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The California vs. Stanford Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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California vs. Stanford Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California+6.5 -110O 138.5 -110+230
Stanford -6.5 -110U 138.5 -110-285

California vs Stanford Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Stanford will win this college basketball game with 75.7% 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 56.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • California have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.70 Units / 10% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+0.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.95 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+2.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+1.45 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Stanford have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 33 games (+0.95 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+0.85 Units / 0% ROI)

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 18-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 14.06% ROI).

  • 14-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.25 Units / -4.8% ROI
  • 16-15 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI
  • 15-16 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI

Stanford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Stanford has a 15-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI).

  • 20-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 0.48% ROI
  • 13-18 when betting the Over for -6.7 Units / -19.71% ROI
  • 18-13 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 10.82% ROI

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (330 assists/ 356 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

California has averaged 10.6 assists per game (330 assists/31 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.5

California is shooting 40% (755/1,868) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

California has averaged 10.6 assists per game (330 assists/31 games) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 13.6

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 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 shot 36% from three (250/689) last season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Stanford is shooting 80% from the free throw line (265/333) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 75%

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 has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (4,686 points/3,642 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.23

California allowed 76.8 points per game (2,303 points/30 games) last season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

California has allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (2,383 points/1,831 shots) this season — tied for 23rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Stanford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Stanford has allowed 6.3 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Stanford allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (828 points/725 shots) last season — 3rd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17

Stanford has allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0

Stanford allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (50/141) in the first half last season — 3rd highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%


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