Northwestern State vs California Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 14

California head coach Mark Madsen during an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
  • California is a -16.5 point favorite vs Northwestern State
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Northwestern State / California TV channel: ESPN+

The Northwestern State Demons visit Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears on Dec. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Berkeley, CA.

California is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

The Northwestern State vs. California Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Northwestern State vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern State+16.5 -110O 144.5 -110+850
California -16.5 -110U 144.5 -110-1600

Northwestern State vs California Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts California will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northwestern State vs California Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 56.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 16 away games (+19.60 Units / 115% ROI)
  • Northwestern State have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+5.70 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Northwestern State has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.45 Units / 10% ROI)
  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.00 Units / 16% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • California has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+0.95 Units / 1% ROI)

Northwestern State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern State has a 6-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 3-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.7 Units / -7.37% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Over for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 3-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.5 Units / -25.25% ROI).

  • 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.4 Units / -0.7% ROI
  • 7-2 when betting the Over for +4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI
  • 2-7 when betting the Under for -5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI

Northwestern State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State shot 66% from the free throw line (397/604) last season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Northwestern State averaged 10.7 offensive rebounds per game (309 rebounds/29 games) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams; League Avg: 9.8

Northwestern State averaged 35% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (604 free throw attempts/1,703 field goal attempts) last season — 5th lowest among Southland Teams; League Avg: 36%

Northwestern State turned the ball over 374 times last season — 6th most among Southland Teams

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California averaged 1.20 points per shot (2,200 points/1,838 shots) last season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

California averaged 11.2 assists per game (145 assists/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 14.9

California averaged 34.8 points per game (452 points/13 games) in the second half last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 40.0

California shot 43% (148/345) in the second half last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 48%

Northwestern State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern State allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (199/632) last season — 4th best among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Northwestern State allowed 6.9 made three-pointers per game last season — 5th highest among Southland Teams ; League Avg: 7.2

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California averaged 5.5 steals per game (72 steals/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

California forced 10.5 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

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 allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (969 points/753 shots) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17


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