Virginia Tech vs Cal Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Jan 2025

Get with Cal with a -6.5 spread. We’re backing the favorites at -110 to enjoy a solid win when they go head to head with Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 70-59 scoreline occurred on the road against Stanford Cardinal.

California Golden Bears won their last game, beating Virginia Cavaliers at home. It was a 75-61 win.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
California	11-1	1006	811	195	11-0	0-1	8W
Virginia Tech	11-2	1080	944	136	9-0	2-2	5W

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Virginia Tech vs Cal Prediction & Picks

We expect Cal to cover the -6.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -110 for this college showdown.

Sportsgambler.com boast college basketball expertise and that comes from knowing the team news once it’s announced. The latest form will also fuel our predictions and we make sure that the most important stats are on hand.

Key Virginia Tech vs Cal stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Cal in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Cal in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Cal in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Virginia Tech in any of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Virginia Tech in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Virginia Tech in 5 consecutive games on the road.

Cal -6.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

If you’re in pursuit of bigger odds, then a Bet Builder could be the way forward. Take Cal to cover the line with additional selections until you’re satisfied with the price.

Our Game Prediction

Cal -6.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mylyjael Poteat Over 0.5 Assists -250

Mylyjael Poteat (Virginia Tech) is available at -250 to record Over 0.5 assists. We can back him when it comes to a Player Assists bet and hope that Overs comes in.

Latest Mylyjael Poteat Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 12.5

-110

Under 12.5

-120

Assists

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+175

Rebounds

Over 4.5

+125

Under 4.5

-161

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Andrej Stojakovic Under 20.5 Points -130

Andrej Stojakovic (Cal) is available at -130 to total Under 20.5 points. We’re happy to take this selection when it comes to him failing to cover the total on Player Points.

Latest Andrej Stojakovic Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 20.5

-100

Under 20.5

-130

Assists

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-105

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-120

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Correct Score Prediction

Virginia Tech 70 - 79 California

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to California winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 79-70 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

Virginia Tech 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.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean California are -313 favorites to win and that means a 76% chance of landing a victory. At +250, Virginia Tech are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 7.5, while total points comes in at 145.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 145.5 at -110.

Cal can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are -220 favorites. Virginia Tech are +160 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Virginia Tech

+250

Cal

-313

Point Spread

Virginia Tech +7.5

-112

Cal -7.5

-108

Total Points

Under 145.5

-110

Over 145.5

-110

The favorite to score most points is Andrej Stojakovic. You can get -100 that he scores Over 20.5 points or -130 that he goes Under.

Andrej Stojakovic (Cal)

Over 20.5

-100

Under 20.5

-130

Toibu Lawal (Virginia Tech)

Over 13.5

-110

Under 13.5

-115

Mylyjael Poteat (Virginia Tech)

Over 12.5

-110

Under 12.5

-120

Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal)

Over 11.5

-125

Under 11.5

-105

Andrej Stojakovic (Cal)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-105

Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-189

Toibu Lawal (Virginia Tech)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Mylyjael Poteat (Virginia Tech)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

+175

Toibu Lawal (Virginia Tech)

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-141

Mylyjael Poteat (Virginia Tech)

Over 4.5

+125

Under 4.5

-161

Andrej Stojakovic (Cal)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-120

Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Virginia Tech Stats

Cal Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 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

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.90 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 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.30 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.50 pts and allowed 80.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.30 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 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.90 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.50 pts and allowed 73.80 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	11-1	1046	751	295	8-0	3-1	1L
North Carolina	11-1	959	775	184	9-0	2-1	5W
California	11-1	1006	811	195	11-0	0-1	8W
Virginia	10-1	951	747	204	8-0	2-1	5W
Virginia Tech	11-2	1080	944	136	9-0	2-2	5W
Louisville	10-2	1099	818	281	8-0	2-2	1W
Miami	10-2	1058	813	245	8-1	2-1	5W
Stanford	10-2	976	860	116	6-2	4-0	3W
SMU	9-2	975	849	126	8-0	1-2	1L
Notre Dame	9-3	928	817	111	8-0	1-3	4W
Clemson	9-3	968	791	177	8-0	1-3	2W
Wake Forest	9-3	1024	868	156	7-1	2-2	3W
NC State	8-4	1072	876	196	7-2	1-2	1W
Syracuse	8-4	893	795	98	7-1	1-3	2W
Georgia Tech	8-4	906	849	57	8-2	0-2	3W
Florida State	6-6	1018	955	63	6-3	0-3	1W
Pittsburgh	6-6	882	835	47	6-3	0-3	1W
Boston College	5-6	774	742	32	4-5	1-1	1L

• 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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