Kansas State vs. Cal betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 13

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The California Golden Bears (3-0) are underdogs (+6.5) as they try to build on a three-game winning streak when they visit the Kansas State Wildcats (2-0) at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Bramlage Coliseum. The contest airs on CBS Sports Network. The over/under is 163.5 in the matchup.

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Kansas State Cover -6.5 vs Cal -113

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Kansas State vs. Cal betting lines

  • Kansas State moneyline odds to win: -294
  • Cal moneyline odds to win: +237
  • Spread: Kansas State (-6.5)
  • Total: 163.5

Kansas State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread last year, Kansas State played worse at home, covering eight times in 15 home games, and seven times in 12 road games.
  • At home last season, the Wildcats exceeded the total 33.3% of the time (five of 15 games). They hit the over in 25% of road games (three of 12 contests).
  • At home last year, Kansas State won more often as a moneyline favorite, put up a record of 7-2 (.778). In away games, it was 0-1 (.000) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • With 70.8 points scored per game and 69.6 points allowed last year, the Wildcats were 262nd in college basketball offensively and 91st on defense.
  • On the glass, Kansas State was 282nd in college basketball in rebounds (30.3 per game) last year. It was 277th in rebounds conceded (32.7 per game).
  • Last season the Wildcats were ranked 66th in the nation in assists with 15.3 per game.

Kansas State betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 17-16-0 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 7-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 5-6-0 (As Favorite: 6-9-0; As Underdog: 11-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-22-0 (Home: 5-10-0; Away: 3-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-5 (Home: 7-2; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-12 (Home: 3-3; Away: 3-8)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.1 (209th in nation) 43.3 (139th) 30.3 (282nd) 32.7 (277th) 15.3 (66th) 11.3 (201st)

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Cal statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, Cal had a lower winning percentage at home (.471, 8-9-0 record) than on the road (.769, 10-3-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Golden Bears games finished over more often at home (11 of 17, 64.7%) than away (four of 13, 30.8%) last season.
  • When moneyline underdogs last season, the Golden Bears won a higher percentage of games at home (1-2) than on the road (2-11).

Last season stats

  • The Golden Bears ranked 129th in college basketball last year with 75.6 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 310th with 76.8 points allowed per game.
  • Last season Cal grabbed 33.4 boards per game (90th-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 31.8 rebounds per contest (217th-ranked).
  • When it comes to assists, the Golden Bears put up just 10.5 assists per contest (eighth-worst in college basketball).

Cal betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 20-13-0 (Home: 8-9-0; Away: 10-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 7-3-0 (As Favorite: 8-7-0; As Underdog: 12-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 17-15-1 (Home: 11-5-1; Away: 4-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-4 (Home: 10-4; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-15 (Home: 1-2; Away: 2-11)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
41.9 (325th in nation) 46.9 (333rd) 33.4 (90th) 31.8 (217th) 10.5 (351st) 11.2 (186th)
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