UCLA vs Cal Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Nov 2025

College Basketball Betting Preview: UCLA vs Cal

The UCLA Bruins battle the California Golden Bears, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Tuesday, November 25.

Cal look easy to back at -114 considering the underdogs have been given a spread of +8.5. This looks a very good number when squaring off against UCLA.

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UCLA Bruins won their previous game which was at home. It was a 86-46 triumph against Presbyterian Blue Hose.

California Golden Bears won their last game, beating Sacramento State Hornets at home. It was a 91-67 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between UCLA and Cal saw the former win. It was a 61-60 scoreline. UCLA have won nine of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
California	5-1	511	415	96	5-0	0-1	2W
UCLA	5-1	467	362	105	5-1	0-0	2W

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UCLA vs Cal Prediction & Picks

This UCLA vs Cal betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

Cal should give a good account of themselves in this college showdown and the pick is to back them on the spread. The +8.5 looks attractive and -114 is available.

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 UCLA vs Cal stats:

• The +8.5 line has been covered by Cal in 9 consecutive games.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Cal in 18 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -8.5 line hasn’t been covered by UCLA in 17 consecutive games on the road.
• The +8.5 line has been covered by Cal in 2 consecutive games against UCLA.

Cal +8.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UCLA 77 - 71 California

If you want to take a chance on a correct score, then the Bruins to enjoy a 77-71 win could be along the right lines. There are enormous odds for this particular outcome.

UCLA 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.

With an estimated 81% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -435 betting odds about UCLA triumphing in this college game. California are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +330.

8.5 is the spread and 142.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 142.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

UCLA

-435

Cal

+330

Point Spread

UCLA -8.5

-106

Cal +8.5

-114

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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UCLA Stats

Cal Stats

Moneyline

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

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 140.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.70 pts and allowed 62.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.10 pts and allowed 71.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 160.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 146.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.40 pts and allowed 76.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 68.10 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	7-0	655	399	256	6-0	1-0	7W
SMU	7-0	649	511	138	7-0	0-0	7W
North Carolina	5-0	440	316	124	5-0	0-0	5W
Virginia Tech	5-0	461	364	97	5-0	0-0	5W
Louisville	6-0	573	394	179	5-0	1-0	6W
Clemson	6-1	590	454	136	5-0	1-1	3W
California	5-1	511	415	96	5-0	0-1	2W
Georgia Tech	5-1	437	381	56	5-0	0-1	2W
Virginia	5-1	519	404	115	4-0	1-1	1L
Miami	5-1	553	386	167	5-0	0-1	2W
NC State	4-1	477	364	113	4-1	0-0	1L
Syracuse	4-1	400	291	109	3-0	1-1	1L
Florida State	4-1	470	363	107	4-0	0-1	2W
Stanford	4-1	419	358	61	4-1	0-0	1L
Notre Dame	4-2	479	409	70	4-0	0-2	1L
Wake Forest	4-2	514	451	63	3-0	1-2	1W
Pittsburgh	4-3	505	466	39	4-1	0-2	2L
Boston College	3-4	491	465	26	2-3	1-1	2L

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa	5-0	451	313	138	5-0	0-0	5W
Michigan	5-0	453	340	113	4-0	1-0	5W
Purdue	6-0	519	414	105	5-0	1-0	6W
Nebraska	6-0	526	425	101	6-0	0-0	6W
Ohio State	5-0	442	344	98	5-0	0-0	5W
USC	5-0	472	387	85	4-0	1-0	5W
Michigan State	5-0	395	317	78	4-0	1-0	5W
Indiana	5-0	441	312	129	5-0	0-0	5W
Illinois	6-1	662	488	174	6-1	0-0	2W
Maryland	5-1	485	434	51	4-1	1-0	4W
UCLA	5-1	467	362	105	5-1	0-0	2W
Penn State	5-1	475	408	67	4-1	1-0	1L
Northwestern	5-1	494	401	93	4-1	1-0	1W
Wisconsin	4-1	443	358	85	4-0	0-1	1L
Washington	4-1	427	360	67	3-0	1-1	2W
Oregon	4-1	370	350	20	4-1	0-0	1L
Minnesota	4-2	445	389	56	4-1	0-1	1L
Rutgers	4-2	431	408	23	4-1	0-1	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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