Wake Forest vs California Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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)
  • Wake Forest is a -2.5 point favorite vs California
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Wake Forest / California TV channel: ACCN

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons visit Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Berkeley, CA, USA.

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

The Wake Forest vs. California Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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Wake Forest vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wake Forest-2.5 -105O 141.5 -105-145
California +2.5 -115U 141.5 -115+120

Wake Forest vs California Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wake Forest will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wake Forest vs California Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wake Forest will cover the spread with 60.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wake Forest has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.68 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Wake Forest have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 away games (+3.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+1.45 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Wake Forest has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)

Wake Forest Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wake Forest has a 10-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.2 Units / -12.62% ROI).

  • 17-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.25 Units / 3.4% ROI
  • 9-14 when betting the Over for -6.4 Units / -25.3% ROI
  • 14-9 when betting the Under for +4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 12-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.15 Units / 8.88% ROI).

  • 12-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.25 Units / -0.26% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 11-11 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

Wake Forest Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest is shooting 29% from three (137/475) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Wake Forest is shooting 29% from three (137/475) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Wake Forest shot 79% from the free throw line (502/632) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Wake Forest has made 6.0 three-pointers per game this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.0

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California has averaged 10.5 assists per game (242 assists/23 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.7

California is shooting 42% (583/1,374) this season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (242 assists/ 259 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

California has averaged 13.5 offensive rebounds per game (310 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.2

Wake Forest Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (253/667) in the second half this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wake Forest has averaged 7.4 steals per game (171 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (384/957) this season — 5th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 46%

Wake Forest has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (182/599) this season — best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 34%

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

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 has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (466 points/378 shots) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09


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