Cal vs Miami Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Cal vs Miami
The California Golden Bears go up against the Miami Hurricanes, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, January 31.
Let’s go for Miami at a generous -10.5 on the spread. We like this pick and are able to get -112 that the favorites beat Cal by a sizeable margin.
California Golden Bears were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 63-61 reverse against Florida State Seminoles.
Miami Hurricanes won their last game which was at home. It was a 79-70 triumph against Stanford Cardinal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Cal and Miami saw the former win. It was a 98-94 (OT) scoreline.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami
|
25-8 | 2704 | 2349 | 355 | 16-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
California
|
21-11 | 2492 | 2344 | 148 | 17-4 | 4-7 | 2L |
Cal vs Miami Prediction & Picks
From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Cal vs Miami betting tips covers it all.
Game Prediction
There’s everything to like about the -10.5 line that Miami have to cover in this college showdown. Take the -112 and feel confident that the favorites get the job done.
We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.
Key Cal vs Miami stats:
Miami -10.5 Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Justin Pippen (Cal) can be wagered to score Under 14.5 points at -100. We’re expecting him to fall short of the Player Points line which makes an Unders bet really appealing.
Latest Justin Pippen Player Prop Odds
Shelton Henderson (Miami) can be backed to record Under 5.5 rebounds at -110. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting him to make a total that falls below the line.
Latest Shelton Henderson Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Miami -10.5. We’ve also gone for Over 148.5 and Justin Pippen (Cal) to score Under 14.5 points.
There are many options when you place a same game parlay. You can go through the available basketball lines and identify your favorite picks before combining the odds on the bet slip. Personalised wagering doesn’t come any better.
Correct Score Prediction
71
-
85
Miami
If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then Miami to enjoy a 85-71 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.
Cal vs Miami Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
According to the Moneyline betting odds, Miami are red-hot -769 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 88% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +520 about California.
11.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 148.5 right now. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 148.5, then the odds are -110.
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Malik Reneau is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -100 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -135 when it comes to Under.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Cal Stats
Miami Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +10.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
- -10.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -10.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 143.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 148.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 70.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.40 pts and allowed 80.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 154.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 148.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.30 pts and allowed 68.90 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Atlantic Coast | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Duke
|
32-2 | 2798 | 2147 | 651 | 21-0 | 11-2 | 11W |
Virginia
|
29-5 | 2742 | 2326 | 416 | 19-1 | 10-4 | 1L |
|
Miami
|
25-8 | 2704 | 2349 | 355 | 16-4 | 9-4 | 1L |
North Carolina
|
24-8 | 2553 | 2282 | 271 | 19-1 | 5-7 | 2L |
Clemson
|
24-10 | 2521 | 2269 | 252 | 16-3 | 8-7 | 1L |
Louisville
|
23-10 | 2797 | 2382 | 415 | 16-2 | 7-8 | 1L |
|
California
|
21-11 | 2492 | 2344 | 148 | 17-4 | 4-7 | 2L |
Stanford
|
20-12 | 2431 | 2326 | 105 | 12-7 | 8-5 | 1L |
NC State
|
20-13 | 2762 | 2525 | 237 | 13-7 | 7-6 | 1L |
SMU
|
20-13 | 2779 | 2561 | 218 | 17-3 | 3-10 | 1L |
Virginia Tech
|
19-13 | 2521 | 2396 | 125 | 15-4 | 4-9 | 2L |
Florida State
|
18-15 | 2652 | 2572 | 80 | 12-8 | 6-7 | 1L |
Wake Forest
|
17-16 | 2602 | 2543 | 59 | 12-6 | 5-10 | 1L |
Syracuse
|
15-17 | 2400 | 2376 | 24 | 12-6 | 3-11 | 6L |
Notre Dame
|
13-18 | 2308 | 2335 | -27 | 11-7 | 2-11 | 2L |
Pittsburgh
|
13-20 | 2327 | 2370 | -43 | 8-10 | 5-10 | 1L |
Boston College
|
11-20 | 2090 | 2191 | -101 | 10-10 | 1-10 | 1W |
Georgia Tech
|
11-20 | 2287 | 2400 | -113 | 10-10 | 1-10 | 12L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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