- Virginia is a -12.5 point favorite vs California
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- California / Virginia TV channel: ACCN
The California Golden Bears visit John Paul Jones Arena to take on the Virginia Cavaliers on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Charlottesville, VA.
Virginia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).
The California vs. Virginia Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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California vs. Virginia Odds, Spread, Over/Under
California vs Virginia Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Virginia will win this college basketball game with 77.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
California vs Virginia Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Virginia will cover the spread with 61.6% confidence for today’s game.
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California Basketball Best Bets Today:
- California have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 11 away games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
- California has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+5.25 Units / 1% ROI)
- California has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.95 Units / 13% ROI)
- California has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.50 Units / 4% ROI)
- California has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.35 Units / 3% ROI)
Virginia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+10.60 Units / 1% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.35 Units / 28% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+9.55 Units / 1% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.85 Units / 20% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+5.20 Units / 14% ROI)
California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
California has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.85 Units / 1.73% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Virginia has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI).
- 11-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.05 Units / 0.4% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
California Offensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71.5
Virginia allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Virginia allowed 25.9 points per game (803 points/31 games) in the first half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33.5
Virginia allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:
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 has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,028 points/889 shots) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
California allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/287) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%
California has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (365/889) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
California Defensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 71.5
Virginia allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Virginia allowed 25.9 points per game (803 points/31 games) in the first half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33.5
Virginia allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (1,028 points/889 shots) this season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
California allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/287) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%
California has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (365/889) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
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