Virginia Tech vs California Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

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 -6.5 point favorite vs Virginia Tech
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Virginia Tech / California TV channel: ACCN

The Virginia Tech Hokies visit Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Berkeley, CA.

California is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-120).

The Virginia Tech vs. California Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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Virginia Tech vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Virginia Tech+6.5 +100O 145.5 -110+240
California -6.5 -120U 145.5 -110-300

Virginia Tech vs California Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts California will win this college basketball game with 79.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Virginia Tech vs California Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 53.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 34 games (+6.30 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+5.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.35 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.25 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Virginia Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • 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 19 of their last 30 games (+7.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • California has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+2.80 Units / 3% ROI)
  • California have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 30 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)

Virginia Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia Tech has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.4 Units / -12.42% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.2% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -10.98% ROI

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 16.18% ROI).

  • 8-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.35 Units / 1.66% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Over for +5.6 Units / 36.36% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Under for -7 Units / -45.45% ROI

Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (207 turnovers/15 games) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

Virginia Tech has averaged 7.1 turnovers per game (107 turnovers/15 games) in the second half this season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.5

Virginia Tech shot 79% from the free throw line (463/584) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Virginia Tech has averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (207 turnovers/15 games) this season — tied for 38th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California has averaged 10.1 assists per game (152 assists/15 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 15.3

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (152 assists/ 189 TOs) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (152 assists/ 189 TOs) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.2

California has averaged 10.1 assists per game (152 assists/15 games) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 13.8

Virginia Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia Tech has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (340 rebounds/15 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.2

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.5 steals per game (82 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2

Virginia Tech averaged 5.5 steals per game (172 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Virginia Tech has averaged 5.5 steals per game (254 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.5

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 an average of 1.23 points per shot (466 points/378 shots) in the first half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

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

California allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (59/155) in the first half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%


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