Southern University vs California Baptist Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 16

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  • California Baptist is a -12.5 point favorite vs Southern University
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Southern University / California Baptist TV channel: ESPN+

The Southern University Jaguars visit Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center to take on the California Baptist Lancers on Dec. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Riverside, CA.

California Baptist is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).

The Southern University vs. California Baptist Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Southern University vs. California Baptist Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Southern University vs California Baptist Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts California Baptist will win this college basketball game with 68.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Southern University vs California Baptist Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California Baptist will cover the spread with 54.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+3.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Southern has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 away games (+3.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 20 away games (+2.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 away games (+0.70 Units / 3% ROI)
  • California Baptist has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 33 games (+12.75 Units / 34% ROI)
  • California Baptist has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • California Baptist have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • California Baptist has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • California Baptist has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 16 games at home (+3.15 Units / 3% ROI)

Southern University Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern University has a 3-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 1-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -5 Units / -64.52% ROI
  • 6-1 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 63.64% ROI
  • 1-6 when betting the Under for -5.6 Units / -72.73% ROI

California Baptist Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California Baptist has a 6-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.6 Units / 13.22% ROI).

  • 8-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.4 Units / 13.68% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI

Southern University Offensive Stats & Trends:

California Baptist has an eFG% of 49% this season — 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

California Baptist averaged 67.1 points per game (2,079 points/31 games) last season — 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

California Baptist averaged 11.4 assists per game (353 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

California Baptist shot 45% from inside the arc (455/1,004) last season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

California Baptist Offensive Stats & Trends:

California Baptist allowed 5.1 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

California Baptist averaged 4.2 steals per game (130 steals/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

California Baptist allowed 65.5 points per game (2,030 points/31 games) last season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

California Baptist has allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Southern University Defensive Stats & Trends:

California Baptist has an eFG% of 49% this season — 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

California Baptist averaged 67.1 points per game (2,079 points/31 games) last season — 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

California Baptist averaged 11.4 assists per game (353 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

California Baptist shot 45% from inside the arc (455/1,004) last season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

California Baptist Defensive Stats & Trends:

California Baptist allowed 5.1 made three-pointers per game last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

California Baptist averaged 4.2 steals per game (130 steals/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

California Baptist allowed 65.5 points per game (2,030 points/31 games) last season — 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

California Baptist has allowed 5.9 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.7


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