California vs Utah Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Utah (13-15) is a -9.5 point favorite vs California (15-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • California / Utah TV channel: PAC12

The California Golden Bears (15-12) visit Jon M. Huntsman Center to take on the Utah Utes (13-15) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Salt Lake City, UT.

Utah is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The California vs. Utah Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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California vs. Utah Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
California+9.5 -110O 153.5 -110+325
Utah -9.5 -110U 153.5 -110-450

California vs Utah Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Utah will win this college basketball game with 81.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

California vs Utah Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Utah will cover the spread with 51.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 15 away games (+7.60 Units / 45% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+4.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+2.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • California have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.95 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+1.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 30 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Utah have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.2 Units / -0.63% ROI).

  • 14-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.65 Units / -12.98% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 15.41% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Under for -7.75 Units / -24.22% ROI

Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.55 Units / -11.53% ROI).

  • 16-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.4 Units / -2.63% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 9.42% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Under for -5.5 Units / -17.86% ROI

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California is shooting 41% (755/1,819) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

California has averaged 1.19 points per shot (2,170 points/1,819 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.29

California has an eFG% of 46% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 51%

California has averaged 65.8 points per game (2,170 points/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 75.0

Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah is shooting 65% from the free throw line (256/392) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Utah has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (195 assists/ 115 TOs) in the second half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Utah has a 28% free throw rate (392 free throw attempts/1,380 field goal attempts) this season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Utah has made 102 three-pointers in the second half this season — most among Pac 12 Teams

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (2,299 points/1,863 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.14

California has averaged 5.1 steals per game (169 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

California has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,413/3,143) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%

California has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (610 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (2,686 points/2,415 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.26

Utah has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (3,617 points/3,319 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Utah has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (1,574 points/1,397 shots) this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

Utah has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (804 points/685 shots) in the second half this season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.29


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