Pittsburgh vs California Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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 -7.5 point favorite vs Pittsburgh
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Pittsburgh / California TV channel: ACCN

The Pittsburgh Panthers visit Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00 pm in Berkeley, CA.

California is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Pittsburgh vs. California Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Pittsburgh vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Pittsburgh+7.5 -110O 141.5 -110+275
California -7.5 -110U 141.5 -110-350

Pittsburgh vs California Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts California will win this college basketball game with 73.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Pittsburgh vs California Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 57.4% confidence for today’s game.


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Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has averaged 69.9 points per game (1,958 points/28 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 79.4

Pittsburgh averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (287 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Pittsburgh has averaged 69.9 points per game (1,958 points/28 games) this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 78.4

Pittsburgh has averaged 1.22 points per shot (1,958 points/1,606 shots) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.32

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California is shooting 43% (2,337/5,473) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 46%

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

California had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (345 assists/ 383 TOs) last season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

California shot 42% (773/1,838) last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (216/691) last season — 2nd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Pittsburgh has allowed 68.3 points per game (3,755 points/55 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 69.6

Pittsburgh allowed 31.5 points per game (1,009 points/32 games) in the first half last season — 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33.5

Pittsburgh allowed opponents to shoot 41% (376/916) in the first half last season — 4th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 43%

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/287) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

California allowed 76.8 points per game (2,303 points/30 games) last season — tied for 39th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

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


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