Stanford vs California Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 7

California forward Grant Newell (14) looks down the court against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Allison Dinner)
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  • California is a -2.5 point favorite vs Stanford
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Stanford / California TV channel: ACCN

The Stanford Cardinal visit Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears on Dec. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Berkeley, CA.

California is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

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

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Stanford vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Stanford+2.5 -115O 149.5 -115+110
California -2.5 -105U 149.5 -105-135

Stanford vs California Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts California will win this college basketball game with 70.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Stanford vs California Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Stanford has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.50 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (+5.40 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+4.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Stanford have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Stanford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • California has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+6.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+4.35 Units / 12% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.70 Units / 11% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+0.75 Units / 1% ROI)

Stanford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Stanford has a 7-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI).

  • 8-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.95 Units / -4.14% ROI
  • 3-6 when betting the Over for -3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 6-3 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 27.27% ROI

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 3-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.3 Units / -3.9% ROI).

  • 5-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.85 Units / 9.42% ROI
  • 5-2 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • 2-5 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI

Stanford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Stanford averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (176 free throw attempts/671 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Stanford averaged 6.5 turnovers per game (71 turnovers/11 games) in the second half last season — 2nd highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 5.8

Stanford had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (105 assists/ 67 TOs) in the first half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Stanford averaged 18.0 assists per game (198 assists/11 games) last season — 4th best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 14.9

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%

Stanford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Stanford allowed opponents to shoot 45% (829/1,844) last season — tied for 40th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Stanford allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (247/687) last season — tied for 18th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Stanford allowed 75.3 points per game (828 points/11 games) last season — 2nd highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 70.3

Stanford forced 10.9 turnovers per game (120 turnovers/11 games) last season — 2nd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

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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