- California is a -4.5 point favorite vs Virginia
- Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
- Virginia / California TV channel: ESPNU
The Virginia Cavaliers visit Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 11:00pm EST in Berkeley, CA.
California is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Virginia vs. California Over/Under is 131.5 total points.
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Virginia vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Virginia | +4.5 -110 | O 131.5 -105 | +165 |
| California | -4.5 -110 | U 131.5 -115 | -200 |
Virginia vs California Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts California will win this college basketball game with 77.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Virginia vs California Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 67.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Virginia Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 33 games (+11.80 Units / 8% ROI)
- Virginia have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.70 Units / 42% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.76 Units / 13% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.10 Units / 11% ROI)
- Virginia has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.60 Units / 4% ROI)
California Basketball Best Bets Today:
- California has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.50 Units / 25% ROI)
- California has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
- California has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.45 Units / 16% ROI)
- California has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+3.60 Units / 4% ROI)
- California have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 30 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Virginia has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.24% ROI).
- 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.45 Units / 7.75% ROI
- 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI
- 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
California has a 7-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.5 Units / 10.45% ROI).
- 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 0.44% ROI
- 9-4 when betting the Over for +4.6 Units / 32.17% ROI
- 4-9 when betting the Under for -5.9 Units / -41.26% ROI
Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia has averaged 7.1 offensive rebounds per game (99 rebounds/14 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.5
Virginia has averaged 62.3 points per game (2,803 points/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Virginia has averaged 7.1 offensive rebounds per game (99 rebounds/14 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.5
Virginia had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (474 assists/ 255 TOs) last season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
California Offensive Stats & Trends:
California has averaged 10.4 assists per game (146 assists/14 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.4
California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (146 assists/ 179 TOs) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2
California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (146 assists/ 179 TOs) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3
California has averaged 5.0 assists per game (70 assists/14 games) in the first half this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 7.0
Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:
Virginia allowed 25.9 points per game (803 points/31 games) in the first half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33.5
Virginia allowed 59.2 points per game (1,835 points/31 games) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Virginia allowed 25.9 points per game (803 points/31 games) in the first half last season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33.5
Virginia has allowed 56.0 points per game (1,736 points/31 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 68.9
California Defensive Stats & Trends:
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
California has allowed opponents to shoot 44% (226/509) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%
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 opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/287) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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