Cal vs Virginia Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Cal vs Virginia

The California Golden Bears battle the Virginia Cavaliers, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Wednesday, January 7.

We’re surprised that the total line is 147.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when Cal and Virginia take to the court. Take the -110 and cheer on points.

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California Golden Bears claimed a victory in their previous game. A 72-71 home win occurred against Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Virginia Cavaliers got the win in their last game. A 76-61 triumph occurred on the road when meeting NC State Wolfpack.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Cal claim a 75-61 win over Virginia.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Virginia	13-2	1291	1014	277	10-0	3-2	2W
California	13-3	1282	1112	170	13-1	0-2	1L

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Cal vs Virginia Prediction & Picks

Our Cal vs Virginia betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

These teams are capable of scoring more than 147.5 points in this college matchup. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -110.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Cal vs Virginia stats:

• The 147.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Cal games on the road.
• The 147.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Cal games.
• The 147.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cal games.
• The 147.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Virginia games.
• The 147.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Virginia games at home.

Over 147.5 Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 52.4% chance of this pick winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s a chance to secure larger odds when you wager on the Totals. The leading sportsbooks allow you to move the line for an Over pick until you’re happy with the potential return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Malik Thomas Over 13.5 Points -125

Malik Thomas (Virginia) can be backed to total Over 13.5 points at -125. We think this is the pick of the prop bets that are on offer when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

Latest Malik Thomas Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 13.5

-125

Under 13.5

-105

Assists

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-120

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+125

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Dai Dai Ames Over 2.5 Assists +145

Dai Dai Ames (Cal) is available at +145 to total Over 2.5 assists. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors can be confident with this Player Assists pick.

Latest Dai Dai Ames Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-105

Under 15.5

-125

Assists

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Rebounds

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+120

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Correct Score Prediction

Cal 68 - 84 Virginia

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to the Cavs winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 84-68 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Cal vs Virginia Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Virginia are massive -1250 favorites. They are regarded as 93% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. The market suggests that California are least likely to win at +760.

The spread is calculated to be 13.5, while total points comes in at 147.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Over 147.5, then the odds are -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball bets. The top betting apps offer a nice selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the contest.

Moneyline

Cal

+760

Virginia

-1250

Point Spread

Cal +13.5

-114

Virginia -13.5

-106

Total Points

Under 147.5

-110

Over 147.5

-110

The favorite to land the most baskets is Dai Dai Ames. Odds of -105 can be found for him scoring Over 15.5 points and there is -125 for him to go Under.

Dai Dai Ames (Cal)

Over 15.5

-105

Under 15.5

-125

Malik Thomas (Virginia)

Over 13.5

-125

Under 13.5

-105

Justin Pippen (Cal)

Over 12.5

-120

Under 12.5

-105

Chris Bell (Cal)

Over 12.5

-120

Under 12.5

-105

Justin Pippen (Cal)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-161

Dai Dai Ames (Cal)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Malik Thomas (Virginia)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-120

Justin Pippen (Cal)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-175

Malik Thomas (Virginia)

Over 3.5

-164

Under 3.5

+125

Dai Dai Ames (Cal)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+120

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Cal Stats

Virginia Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 147.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.20 pts and allowed 68.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.50 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 147.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 147.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.40 pts and allowed 70.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.20 pts and allowed 62.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	14-1	1306	990	316	9-0	5-1	3W
Miami	13-2	1320	1026	294	10-1	3-1	8W
Virginia	13-2	1291	1014	277	10-0	3-2	2W
North Carolina	13-2	1220	989	231	11-0	2-2	1L
Clemson	13-3	1247	1055	192	10-0	3-3	6W
Stanford	13-3	1253	1131	122	8-3	5-0	2W
California	13-3	1282	1112	170	13-1	0-2	1L
SMU	12-3	1351	1151	200	11-0	1-3	1L
Virginia Tech	12-4	1321	1179	142	10-1	2-3	2L
Louisville	11-4	1338	1052	286	8-1	3-3	2L
NC State	11-5	1358	1142	216	9-3	2-2	1W
Syracuse	10-5	1113	979	134	8-2	2-3	1W
Notre Dame	10-5	1115	1001	114	8-1	2-4	1L
Wake Forest	10-6	1306	1195	111	8-3	2-3	1L
Georgia Tech	10-6	1211	1134	77	10-3	0-3	1L
Florida State	7-8	1258	1188	70	7-4	0-4	2L
Pittsburgh	7-8	1099	1030	69	6-4	1-4	2L
Boston College	7-8	1042	1011	31	6-6	1-2	2L

• 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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