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.

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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	9-1	830	691	139	9-0	0-1	6W
Northwestern State	2-7	638	744	-106	1-1	1-6	1W

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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 California

We’re going for California to win by a 88-65 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

Northwestern State vs Cal 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.

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.

19.5 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 -115.

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 +19.5

-102

Cal -19.5

-120

Total Points

Under 145.5

-105

Over 145.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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	10-0	868	596	272	7-0	3-0	10W
Virginia	9-1	871	675	196	7-0	2-1	4W
California	9-1	830	691	139	9-0	0-1	6W
SMU	9-1	898	760	138	8-0	1-1	1W
Louisville	8-1	844	608	236	6-0	2-1	1W
North Carolina	8-1	731	585	146	7-0	1-1	2W
Virginia Tech	9-2	916	810	106	7-0	2-2	3W
Miami	8-2	856	653	203	6-1	2-1	3W
Stanford	7-2	737	650	87	5-2	2-0	1L
Notre Dame	8-3	846	759	87	7-0	1-3	3W
Clemson	7-3	830	667	163	6-0	1-3	2L
NC State	7-3	888	727	161	6-1	1-2	2W
Wake Forest	7-3	842	727	115	5-1	2-2	1W
Syracuse	6-3	657	580	77	5-0	1-3	2W
Georgia Tech	6-4	724	692	32	6-2	0-2	1W
Florida State	5-4	758	706	52	5-2	0-2	3L
Pittsburgh	5-5	718	693	25	5-3	0-2	2L
Boston College	5-6	774	742	32	4-5	1-1	1L

Southland	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
McNeese	9-2	978	719	259	7-0	2-2	3W
Stephen F. Austin	7-2	721	618	103	5-0	2-2	2W
Houston Christian	5-4	654	648	6	3-0	2-4	1W
Lamar	5-4	648	590	58	3-2	2-2	2L
Incarnate Word	5-5	843	749	94	5-1	0-4	2L
Texas A&M-Commerce	5-5	780	736	44	3-0	2-5	1L
Texas A&M-CC	4-5	687	639	48	3-0	1-5	2W
UTRGV	3-6	664	648	16	2-1	1-5	1L
SE Louisiana	3-6	579	615	-36	1-1	2-5	1L
New Orleans	3-7	734	822	-88	1-1	2-6	1W
Nicholls State	2-7	670	698	-28	2-0	0-7	2W
Northwestern State	2-7	638	744	-106	1-1	1-6	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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