Last Updated on January 6, 2023 10:10 am by Anthony Rome
Stanford vs. Cal Prediction & Odds
The underdog has been a sound play in previous meetings between Pac-12 rivals Stanford and Cal.
The conference foes will square off at 9:00 p.m. ET and even though the Golden Bears are 2-13 on the year, will they keep the score within 8.5 tonight?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
895 Stanford Cardinal (-8.5) at 896 Cal Golden Bears (+8.5); o/u 125.5
9:00 p.m. ET, Friday, January 6, 2022
Hass Pavilion, Berkeley, CA
Stanford vs. California Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 68% of public bettors are currently backing Stanford when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Stanford Cardinal DFS Spin
Isa Silva ended with 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and two assists across 18 minutes during Saturday’s 71-66 loss to Utah. Silva knocked down 5-of-6 shots, finishing with 11 points during Saturday’s loss to Utah. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has appeared in all 14 games this season, logging 3.6 points and 1.2 assists on 14.6 minutes per game. Silva is unlikely to see an expanded role, barring injuries to other guards.
Cal Golden Bears DFS Spin
Grant Newell registered 13 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes during Saturday’s 80-76 victory over Colorado. Newell logged the first double-double of his career, finishing with 13 points and 12 rebounds during Saturday’s win over Colorado. The 6-foot-8 freshman has given California fans some hope for the future of their program, starting in 13 games this season, logging 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.7 steals on 24.9 minutes per game. Newell and the Golden Bears will look to stay hot when they face off with Stanford on Friday.
Stanford vs. California CBB Betting Trends
Over is 4-0 in Cardinal last 4 overall
Under is 4-1 in Golden Bears last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400
Under is 5-2 in Golden Bears last 7 games following a ATS win
Under is 18-7-1 in Cardinal last 26 road games following three or more consecutive home games
Stanford vs. California CBB Prediction:
The underdog is 10-4 against the spread in the last 14 meetings between these two teams, but the Golden Bears are just 3-8 against the number in their last 11 home games and are 1-4 at the betting window in their last five games following a win. The Cardinal, meanwhile, has covered in five of its last seven games coming off a loss and is 5-1 at the betting window in its last six road games following three or more consecutive home games.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: CAL GOLDEN BEARS +8.5