Houston vs Cal Prediction, Picks & Odds | 08 Nov 2026

Houston vs Cal Predictions

Best Bet

Cal +19.5 @ -110

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Cal might not be a complete pushover against Houston and we fancy them against the spread. You can get +19.5 and the underdogs are available at odds of -110.

Our preferred Houston vs Cal wagers include our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Scroll down for the detailed analysis supporting each pick.

Houston vs Cal Preview

The Houston Cougars face the California Golden Bears, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Sunday, November 8.

Houston Cougars claimed a victory in their previous game. A 94-55 home win occurred against La Salle Explorers.

California Golden Bears were winners last time out. It was a 84-70 home victory against Radford Highlanders.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
California	2-0	199	156	43	2-0	0-0	2W
Houston	1-0	94	55	39	1-0	0-0	1W

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Best Bet

We’ve smashed into Cal +19.5 and this spread bet at odds of -110 means we need the underdogs to avoid a big loss in this college matchup.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +19.5 line has been covered by Cal in 12 consecutive games.
• The +19.5 line has been covered by Cal in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -19.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 8 consecutive games on the road.
• The -19.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 13 of their last 14 games on the road.
• The -19.5 line hasn’t been covered by Houston in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.

To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.

Cal +19.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Houston 83 - 68 Cal

Should you want a bet that can land a monster return, then look no further than the correct score lines. Back the Coogs to win 83-68 and leverage a huge payout if this happens.

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Houston vs Cal 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.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -5000 about Houston which reflects they have a 98% chance of winning this college game. California are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +1600.

The spread currently stands at 19.5 and the total points line is 145.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re going for Over 145.5, then the odds are -110.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Houston

-5000

Cal

+1600

Point Spread

Houston -19.5

-110

Cal +19.5

-110

Total Points

Under 145.5

-110

Over 145.5

-110

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Stats

Cal Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -19.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -19.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +19.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
• +19.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.20 pts and allowed 61.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.10 pts and allowed 68.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 155.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 154.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.40 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2026/20272025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	2-0	197	102	95	2-0	0-0	2W
Syracuse	2-0	176	107	69	2-0	0-0	2W
Florida State	2-0	203	137	66	2-0	0-0	2W
Louisville	2-0	191	127	64	2-0	0-0	2W
Virginia Tech	2-0	184	121	63	2-0	0-0	2W
Pittsburgh	2-0	175	118	57	2-0	0-0	2W
Virginia	2-0	186	132	54	2-0	0-0	2W
North Carolina	2-0	189	142	47	2-0	0-0	2W
California	2-0	199	156	43	2-0	0-0	2W
Boston College	2-0	147	105	42	2-0	0-0	2W
SMU	2-0	180	142	38	2-0	0-0	2W
NC State	2-0	160	127	33	2-0	0-0	2W
Georgia Tech	2-0	170	138	32	2-0	0-0	2W
Notre Dame	2-0	157	128	29	1-0	1-0	2W
Clemson	2-0	167	145	22	2-0	0-0	2W
Miami	1-1	150	134	16	1-0	0-1	1W
Wake Forest	1-1	134	136	-2	1-0	0-1	1L

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
TCU	2-0	204	113	91	2-0	0-0	2W
West Virginia	2-0	182	99	83	2-0	0-0	2W
Oklahoma State	2-0	209	128	81	2-0	0-0	2W
Baylor	2-0	196	118	78	2-0	0-0	2W
Kansas	2-0	184	110	74	2-0	0-0	2W
BYU	2-0	202	150	52	2-0	0-0	2W
Texas Tech	2-0	152	100	52	2-0	0-0	2W
Cincinnati	2-0	160	117	43	2-0	0-0	2W
Arizona State	2-0	165	128	37	2-0	0-0	2W
UCF	2-0	183	170	13	2-0	0-0	2W
Utah	2-0	133	120	13	2-0	0-0	2W
Houston	1-0	94	55	39	1-0	0-0	1W
Colorado	1-0	94	59	35	1-0	0-0	1W
Iowa State	1-1	159	137	22	1-1	0-0	1W
Kansas State	1-1	161	146	15	1-1	0-0	1W
Arizona	1-1	179	168	11	1-1	0-0	1W

• 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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