Utah vs California Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 2

California head coach Mark Madsen during an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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  • California is a -9.5 point favorite vs Utah
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Utah / California TV channel: ACC+

The Utah Utes visit Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears on Dec. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Berkeley, CA.

California is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).

The Utah vs. California Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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Utah vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Utah+9.5 -110O 153.5 -110340
California -9.5 -110U 153.5 -110-450

Utah vs California Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts California will win this college basketball game with 69.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Utah vs California Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 55.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Utah has hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.55 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Utah has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • California have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 33 games (+9.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.30 Units / 19% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+2.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • California has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+1.95 Units / 1% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)

Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah has a 1-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -76.14% ROI).

  • 6-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.4 Units / -2.55% ROI
  • 7-1 when betting the Over for +5.9 Units / 67.05% ROI
  • 1-7 when betting the Under for -6.7 Units / -76.14% ROI

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 5-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI).

  • 6-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.85 Units / 4.76% ROI
  • 4-3 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 3-4 when betting the Under for -1.4 Units / -18.18% ROI

Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah is shooting 66% from the free throw line (968/1,469) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Utah is shooting 66% from the free throw line (968/1,469) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Utah shot 66% from the free throw line (375/569) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Utah made 58 three-pointers in the second half last season — most among Pac 12 Teams

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/287) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

California allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (466 points/378 shots) in the first half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

California allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (59/155) in the first half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

California allowed opponents to shoot 45% (336/753) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%

Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah is shooting 66% from the free throw line (968/1,469) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Utah is shooting 66% from the free throw line (968/1,469) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Utah shot 66% from the free throw line (375/569) last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Utah made 58 three-pointers in the second half last season — most among Pac 12 Teams

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/287) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

California allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (466 points/378 shots) in the first half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

California allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (59/155) in the first half last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

California allowed opponents to shoot 45% (336/753) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%


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