Virginia Tech Hokies

Basketball NCAAB Sat 11 Jan 18:00

California Golden Bears

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  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Strong Case for Cal Against the Spread

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.

Defeat for Virginia Tech Last Time Out

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 14-19 2494 2534 -40 11-6 3-13 1L
Virginia Tech 13-19 2213 2341 -128 8-12 5-7 3L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

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.

Virginia Tech vs Cal Prediction

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.

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.

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.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Mylyjael Poteat Over 0.5 Assists -250 bet365 logo

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.

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Andrej Stojakovic Under 20.5 Points -130 bet365 logo

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.

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Virginia Tech vs Cal Bet Builder Tips

Spread Cal -6.5
Totals Over 145.5
Player Assists Mylyjael Poteat Over 0.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Cal to cover the -7.5 spread combined with Over 145.5. Add in Mylyjael Poteat (Virginia Tech) to get Over 0.5 assists.

The bet builder option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.

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Correct Score Prediction

Virginia Tech Virginia Tech logo 70 - 79 California logo 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.

Cal Trading at Shorter Odds Than Virginia Tech

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.

Betting Lines & Odds

Andrej Stojakovic Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

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.

Player Points

Andrej Stojakovic (Cal)
Over 20.5
-100
Under 20.5
-130
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Toibu Lawal (Virginia Tech)
Over 13.5
-110
Under 13.5
-115
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Mylyjael Poteat (Virginia Tech)
Over 12.5
-110
Under 12.5
-120
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Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal)
Over 11.5
-125
Under 11.5
-105
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Player Assists

Andrej Stojakovic (Cal)
Over 1.5
-125
Under 1.5
-105
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Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal)
Over 1.5
+140
Under 1.5
-189
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Toibu Lawal (Virginia Tech)
Over 0.5
+115
Under 0.5
-154
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Mylyjael Poteat (Virginia Tech)
Over 0.5
-250
Under 0.5
+175
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Player Rebounds

Toibu Lawal (Virginia Tech)
Over 5.5
+105
Under 5.5
-141
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Mylyjael Poteat (Virginia Tech)
Over 4.5
+125
Under 4.5
-161
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Andrej Stojakovic (Cal)
Over 3.5
-110
Under 3.5
-120
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Jeremiah Wilkinson (Cal)
Over 2.5
+105
Under 2.5
-141
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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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

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

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
  • 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