The California Golden Bears (7-7, 0-3 ACC) are favored (-4.5) to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Virginia Cavaliers (8-6, 1-2 ACC) at 11:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Haas Pavilion. The game airs on ESPNU. The over/under is set at 129.5 in the matchup.
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Cal Cover -4.5 vs Virginia -110
Cal vs. Virginia betting lines
- Cal moneyline odds to win: -198
- Virginia moneyline odds to win: +164
- Spread: Cal (-4.5)
- Total: 129.5
Cal statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Cal has played worse when playing at home, covering four times in eight home games, and four times in five road games.
- The Golden Bears have exceeded the over/under in seven of eight home games (87.5%), compared to two of five road games (40%).
Last season stats
- The Golden Bears were 163rd in the country in points scored (74.0 per game) and 313th in points allowed (77.0) last season.
- On the boards, Cal was 83rd in the nation in rebounds (34.0 per game) last year. It was 241st in rebounds allowed (32.6 per game).
- At 12.1 assists per game last season, the Golden Bears were 269th in the nation.
Cal betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-6-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 4-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 4-3-0 (As Favorite: 4-4-0; As Underdog: 4-2-0)
- O-U-P: 9-5-0 (Home: 7-1-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-2 (Home: 6-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.4 (167th in nation) | 47.5 (345th) | 31.9 (241st) | 28.5 (49th) | 10.4 (353rd) | 12.4 (262nd) |
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Virginia statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2023-24 against the spread, Virginia had a better winning percentage at home (.588, 10-6-1 record) than away (.455, 5-6-0).
- In 2023-24, a lower percentage of the Cavaliers’ games finished above the over/under at home (35.3%, six of 17) than away (54.5%, six of 11).
- When moneyline underdogs last season, the Cavaliers won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than on the road (1-5).
Last season stats
- Because of the Cavaliers’ offensive struggles last season, ranking third-worst in college basketball with 62.9 points per game, they had to count on their defense, which ranked third-best in college basketball by giving up 59.8 points per game.
- Virginia grabbed 29.4 rebounds per game (329th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 32.1 rebounds per contest (209th-ranked).
- The Cavaliers ranked 65th in college basketball with 15.0 dimes per game.
Virginia betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-9-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 0-5-0 (As Favorite: 2-4-0; As Underdog: 3-5-0)
- O-U-P: 6-8-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-0 (Home: 6-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 (243rd in nation) | 40.0 (43rd) | 28.4 (347th) | 30.9 (173rd) | 14.5 (144th) | 10.4 (72nd) |
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