Go Over the Total and Cheer on Points

Let’s go for Over 131.5 when Virginia face Cal. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -115.

Both Teams Dealt Losing Blow in Previous Game

Virginia Cavaliers were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Louisville Cardinals by a 70-50 scoreline.

California Golden Bears suffered a defeat in their last game. A 80-68 scoreline occurred on the road against Clemson Tigers.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Virginia	15-17	2073	2137	-64	10-8	5-9	2L
California	14-19	2494	2534	-40	11-6	3-13	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

Our college basketball predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Virginia vs Cal stats:

The 131.5 line has been covered in all of the last 10 Cal games at home.
The 131.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Cal games at home.
The 131.5 line has been covered in the last 11 Cal games at home.

Virginia vs Cal Prediction

We think that 131.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers in this college showdown. Take the -115 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

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Over 131.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Jeremiah Wilkinson Over 11.5 Points -125

Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal) is available at -125 to record Over 11.5 points. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and we’re confident with this wager.

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Andrej Stojakovic Under 3.5 Rebounds +110

Andrej Stojakovic (Cal) is available at +110 to total Under 3.5 rebounds. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting him to make a total that falls below the line.

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Virginia vs Cal Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 131.5

Spread Cal -3.5

Player Points Jeremiah Wilkinson Over 11.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Over 131.5, Cal -4.5 and Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal) to score Over 11.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Virginia

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California

Should you wish to go for a speculative bet, try California to win 73-66 on the correct score lines. This should be a fun wager which could potentially yield a huge return.

Virginia 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.

Cal Betting Favorites on the Moneyline

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have California as -196 favorites for this college game, implying that they are 66% likely to win. The market suggests that Virginia are least likely to win at +162.

The current spread is 4.5 and the total points line is 129.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. The Over 129.5 selection is available to back at -110.

If you think Cal can reach 20 points first, then odds of -180 are available for the favorites to win. On the flip side, Virginia are +130 to reach this total before their opponents.

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Betting Lines & Odds

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Andrej Stojakovic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to score most points is Andrej Stojakovic. You can get -105 that he scores Over 18.5 points or -125 that he goes Under.

Player Points

Andrej Stojakovic (Cal)

Elijah Saunders (Virginia)

Isaac McKneely (Virginia)

Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal)

Player Assists

Isaac McKneely (Virginia)

Andrej Stojakovic (Cal)

Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal)

Elijah Saunders (Virginia)

Player Rebounds

Elijah Saunders (Virginia)

Andrej Stojakovic (Cal)

Isaac McKneely (Virginia)

Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal)

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Last 5 Games

Virginia

NCAAB: 04/01 Louisville 70 Virginia50
NCAAB: 31/12 NC State 67 Virginia70
NCAAB: 22/12 American 58 Virginia63
NCAAB: 19/12 Memphis 64 Virginia62
NCAAB: 13/12 Bethune-Cookman 41 Virginia59

California

NCAAB: 05/01 California 68 Clemson80
NCAAB: 01/01 California 74 Pittsburgh86
NCAAB: 22/12 California 50 San Diego State71
NCAAB: 14/12 Northwestern State 66 California84
NCAAB: 11/12 Cornell 88 California80

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Moneyline

5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

+3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
+3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
-3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 125.60 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 129.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 131.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 131.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 62.00 pts and allowed 63.60 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 60.80 pts and allowed 68.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 131.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
Over 131.5 at Home: Covered in the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.20 pts and allowed 77.90 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.90 pts and allowed 74.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season

Atlantic Coast	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Duke	31-3	2812	2105	707	20-2	11-1	11W
Clemson	27-6	2519	2167	352	17-2	10-4	1L
Louisville	27-7	2672	2343	329	16-4	11-3	1L
SMU	23-10	2641	2347	294	14-5	9-5	1L
Wake Forest	21-11	2246	2177	69	15-4	6-7	1L
North Carolina	22-13	2828	2624	204	14-5	8-8	1L
Stanford	20-13	2409	2329	80	17-4	3-9	1L
Florida State	17-15	2383	2319	64	12-6	5-9	1L
Pittsburgh	17-15	2428	2267	161	13-4	4-11	1L
Georgia Tech	17-16	2421	2390	31	15-5	2-11	1L
Virginia	15-17	2073	2137	-64	10-8	5-9	2L
Notre Dame	15-18	2397	2392	5	12-7	3-11	1L
Syracuse	14-19	2464	2566	-102	11-6	3-13	1L
California	14-19	2494	2534	-40	11-6	3-13	1L
Virginia Tech	13-19	2213	2341	-128	8-12	5-7	3L
NC State	12-19	2155	2180	-25	12-7	0-12	1L
Boston College	12-19	2182	2349	-167	12-8	0-11	4L
Miami	7-24	2294	2500	-206	7-10	0-14	1W