Columbia vs California Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

California head coach Mark Madsen during an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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  • California is a -8.5 point favorite vs Columbia
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Columbia / California TV channel: ACC+

The Columbia Lions visit Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Berkeley, CA.

California is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Columbia vs. California Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Columbia vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Columbia+8.5 -115O 149.5 -110300
California -8.5 -105U 149.5 -110-375

Columbia vs California Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts California will win this college basketball game with 67.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Columbia vs California Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Columbia has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 26 games (+8.80 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+4.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Columbia has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 26 games (+2.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • California has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+10.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • California have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+5.80 Units / 3% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.90 Units / 8% ROI)

Columbia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Columbia has a 7-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 43.64% ROI).

  • 8-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.95 Units / 13.89% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI).

  • 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.85 Units / 1.6% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Columbia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (180 assists/ 146 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Columbia is shooting 38% from three (98/258) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 38%

Columbia has averaged 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (137 rebounds/11 games) this season — tied for best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 10.3

Columbia had a TS% of 50% last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 49%

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (319 rebounds/11 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Columbia has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (265/663) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Columbia has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (733 points/663 shots) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Columbia has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 7.6

Columbia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (180 assists/ 146 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Columbia is shooting 38% from three (98/258) this season — 4th lowest among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 38%

Columbia has averaged 12.5 offensive rebounds per game (137 rebounds/11 games) this season — tied for best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 10.3

Columbia had a TS% of 50% last season — 3rd best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 49%

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

Columbia has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (319 rebounds/11 games) this season — best among Ivy League Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Columbia has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (265/663) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Columbia has allowed an average of 1.11 points per shot (733 points/663 shots) this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

Columbia has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Ivy League Teams ; League Avg: 7.6


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