Virginia vs California Basketball Odds

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The Cavaliers will play the Golden Bears on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 11:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2024-25 college basketball season, Virginia and California are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2024-25 season in full stride, Virginia currently has a 94.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for California is 92.00.
  • Away Virginia - Virginia starts this game with a 0-2 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home California - California meets Virginia boasting a 6-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the ACC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Virginia currently ranks 5th (0.333) in the ACC Conference, with California now standing 7th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 ACC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Virginia has a 0.571 overall win percentage, with California matching up with a 0.500 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Virginia currently possesses 8-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, California has tallied a 7-7 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Virginia faces California in a battle of 8-6 versus 7-7.

Virginia 1-2 in ACC, California 0-3 - conference records crucial for seeds.

Virginia lost last game, California on 3-game losing streak - who will break? Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Cavaliers at Golden Bears Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Virginia		Favorite

California
+4.5 -110 BetMGM
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-4.5 -110 BetMGM
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California has a -4.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Virginia has a +4.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. Virginia is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
129.5 o -110 BetMGM
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129.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 129.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 129.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Virginia		Favorite

California
+165 BetMGM
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-200 BetMGM
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California is the -200 moneyline favorite. Risk $200 to win $100 on California at BetMGM. Virginia is the +165 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $165 on Virginia. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Virginia vs California College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025?

California is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Virginia is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Virginia vs California College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025?

The best over line is 129.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 129.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Virginia vs California College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025?

California is a -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Virginia is a +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Virginia
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Underdog Virginia - Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +4.5 Virginia underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.

Favorite California - California bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -4.5 California favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Virginia at California Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Virginia
California
First to 5 Points
1/08/25 11:00pm EST
+100-140Bet
Virginia
California
First to 10 Points
1/08/25 11:00pm EST
+110-155Bet
Virginia
California
First to 15 Points
1/08/25 11:00pm EST
+115-160Bet
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Game to Overtime
1/08/25 11:00pm EST
Yes +750No -2500Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Virginia, California
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
California8-70.5337-21-41-3+3.50.250W1
Virginia8-70.5337-20-31-3+3.50.250L2

Virginia & California Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Virginia Championship Odds
2024-25 Virginia NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Virginia		+100000
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California Championship Odds
2024-25 California NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
California		+100000
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Virginia & California Team Pages

Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Virginia vs California College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at 11:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Virginia vs California Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Virginia vs California Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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