Louisville vs California Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 30

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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  • Louisville is a -8.5 point favorite vs California
  • Total (Over/Under): 159.5 points
  • Louisville / California TV channel: ACCN

The Louisville Cardinals visit Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears on Dec. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Berkeley, CA.

Louisville is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Louisville vs. California Over/Under is 159.5 total points.

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Louisville vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Louisville vs California Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Louisville will win this college basketball game with 58.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Louisville vs California Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Louisville will cover the spread with 51.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Louisville has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 33 games (+19.35 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 33 games (+18.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Louisville have covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 34 games (+13.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Louisville have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Louisville has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • California has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 20 games at home (+11.20 Units / 2% 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 14 of their last 20 games at home (+6.80 Units / 3% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • California have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.90 Units / 13% ROI)

Louisville Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Louisville has a 8-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.65 Units / 27.76% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.65 Units / 0.36% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.65 Units / -4.91% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.56% ROI

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI).

  • 11-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.85 Units / 1.74% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI

Louisville Offensive Stats & Trends:

California is shooting 43% (1,972/4,600) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

California is shooting 48% from three (69/143) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 36%

California is shooting 79% from the free throw line (237/302) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

California has averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,251 points/1,924 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.23

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville averaged 5.0 assists per game (154 assists/31 games) in the first half last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Louisville shot 28% from three (77/275) in the first half last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Louisville has made 12.6 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.7

Louisville has made 186 three-pointers on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among ACC Teams

Louisville Defensive Stats & Trends:

California is shooting 43% (1,972/4,600) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

California is shooting 48% from three (69/143) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 36%

California is shooting 79% from the free throw line (237/302) this season — 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

California has averaged 1.17 points per shot (2,251 points/1,924 shots) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.23

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

Louisville averaged 5.0 assists per game (154 assists/31 games) in the first half last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Louisville shot 28% from three (77/275) in the first half last season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Louisville has made 12.6 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.7

Louisville has made 186 three-pointers on the road since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among ACC Teams


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