Northwestern State vs Cal Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Dec 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: Northwestern State vs Cal

The Northwestern State Demons square off against the California Golden Bears, with tip-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, December 13.

There could be lots of baskets when Northwestern State clash with Cal, with our prediction being Over 145.5 points in total. Odds of -115 look well worth taking for this outcome.

Northwestern State Demons triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Southeastern Louisiana Lions were beaten 76-68.

California Golden Bears were winners last time out. It was a 93-71 home victory against Dominican Penguins.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Cal who came out on top when they last played NW State. A 84-66 win was recorded.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
California	20-9	2254	2104	150	17-4	3-5	1L
Northwestern State	10-20	2076	2182	-106	8-6	2-14	1L

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Northwestern State vs Cal Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Northwestern State vs Cal with our betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a hand-picked bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

You can get -115 that there are Over 145.5 points and there’s plenty of juice in those betting odds. The two teams should be able to keep the score ticking for our pick to win.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Northwestern State vs Cal stats:

• The 145.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 NSU games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 NSU games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cal games.
• The 145.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cal games.

Over 145.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Northwestern State 65 - 88 Cal

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Northwestern State 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 California which reflects they have a 98% chance of winning this college game. Northwestern State are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +1600.

20.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 145.5 right now. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. The Over 145.5 selection is available to back at -110.

You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

NSU

+1600

Cal

-5000

Point Spread

NSU +20.5

-112

Cal -20.5

-108

Total Points

Under 145.5

-110

Over 145.5

-110

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Northwestern State Stats

Cal Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +19.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +19.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -19.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -19.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 149.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 82.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.90 pts and allowed 81.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.00 pts and allowed 69.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 66.30 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	27-2	2402	1812	590	17-0	10-2	6W
Virginia	25-4	2356	1974	382	15-1	10-3	1L
Miami	23-6	2398	2031	367	15-3	8-3	2W
North Carolina	23-6	2346	2063	283	18-0	5-6	3W
Clemson	21-8	2167	1912	255	14-3	7-5	1W
Louisville	20-9	2493	2095	398	14-2	6-7	2L
California	20-9	2254	2104	150	17-4	3-5	1L
NC State	19-10	2442	2178	264	12-5	7-5	2L
SMU	19-10	2488	2262	226	16-2	3-8	2L
Virginia Tech	18-11	2288	2162	126	14-3	4-8	1L
Stanford	18-11	2197	2100	97	12-6	6-5	2W
Florida State	15-14	2312	2251	61	10-8	5-6	1W
Wake Forest	15-14	2295	2235	60	11-6	4-8	1W
Syracuse	15-14	2200	2142	58	12-5	3-9	3L
Notre Dame	13-16	2161	2172	-11	11-6	2-10	1W
Pittsburgh	11-18	2030	2065	-35	8-9	3-9	1W
Georgia Tech	11-18	2146	2245	-99	10-9	1-9	10L
Boston College	10-19	1950	2050	-100	9-10	1-9	1L

Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Stephen F. Austin	26-4	2325	1974	351	15-1	11-3	1W
McNeese	26-5	2476	2043	433	17-0	9-5	8W
UTRGV	17-13	2265	2079	186	9-5	8-8	1W
Texas A&M-CC	16-15	2231	2112	119	9-5	7-10	2W
New Orleans	14-16	2247	2347	-100	5-5	9-11	1L
Nicholls State	13-17	2194	2263	-69	6-5	7-12	2W
Lamar	12-18	2114	2068	46	7-9	5-9	7L
Incarnate Word	12-18	2234	2209	25	10-6	2-12	1W
Houston Christian	11-19	2012	2183	-171	8-5	3-14	1L
Texas A&M-Commerce	11-20	2175	2301	-126	6-8	5-12	3L
Northwestern State	10-20	2076	2182	-106	8-6	2-14	1L
SE Louisiana	8-22	1934	2106	-172	5-7	3-15	5L

• 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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