Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears NCAAB Betting Prediction

Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Prediction 1/25/2025

The Miami Hurricanes (4-15) travel to face off against the California Golden Bears (10-9) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley and televised on ESPNU. California is coming off a win in their previous game, while Miami is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Stanford. Tip-off is set for 8:30 ET.

Miami Hurricanes vs California Golden Bears

The Hurricanes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Miami Hurricanes Recent Game/Games

The Hurricanes fell to 4-15 on the season after a lopsided 88-51 loss to Stanford on Wednesday. Miami, who entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the road loss.

Miami trailed 37-21 at halftime and allowed 51 points in the second half while scoring 30. The game’s total points (139) fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.

The Golden Bears Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

California Golden Bears Recent Game/Games

The Golden Bears improved to 10-9 on the season with a 77-68 win over Florida State on Wednesday. Cal was a +3.5 point underdog but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

Cal led 37-33 at halftime and continued to control the game in the 2nd half, outscoring the Seminoles 40-35. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 148.5.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

In their previous game, Miami’s offense struggled, putting up just 51 points while shooting 35.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.8%, and they hit only 2 of 15 three-point attempts, shooting 13.3% from beyond the arc.

The Hurricanes also shot 56.2% from the free-throw line and managed just 6 assists and 9 offensive rebounds. Maxime Raynaud led the team with 28 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 58.8% overall and 66.7% from three-point range.

Golden Bears Offense Breakdown

California’s offense put up 77 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37.7% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 86.4% of their attempts (19/22).

The Golden Bears dominated the offensive glass with 24 rebounds, leading to extra opportunities. Jamir Watkins and Jeremiah Wilkinson each contributed 18 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field (5/5) and grabbed 13 rebounds.

Hurricanes Team Defense

Miami’s defense struggled, giving up 88 points on 52% shooting. They allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes out of 36 tries.

From beyond the arc, Miami’s opponents shot 37%, connecting on 11 of 29 three-point attempts. They also went 9/12 from the free-throw line.

Golden Bears Team Defense

Miami’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 52% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with 23 makes on 36 tries.

From beyond the arc, Miami’s opponents shot 37%, connecting on 11 of 29 three-point attempts. The Hurricanes also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws.

Hurricanes vs Golden Bears Trends

  • Across the Hurricanes last three road games, the team averaged 63 points per game while allowing 87. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
  • Through their last ten home games, California has an ATS record of just 7-3. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 71 points per game.
  • In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 0-10 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
  • Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, California has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.

Hurricanes vs Golden Bears Prediction

For a pick on the point-spread in this Golden Bears vs. Hurricanes matchup, our bet is to grab the Hurricanes at +6.5. Even though our projections have the Golden Bears winning 74-73, we see the Hurricanes as the play on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 152.5 and our model has the Hurricanes and Golden Bears finishing with a combined 147 points. Our pick is to take the under.


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