California vs SMU Basketball Odds

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The Golden Bears will play the Mustangs on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 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, California and SMU are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 29th, 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, California currently has a 94.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for SMU is 96.33.
  • Away California - California starts this game with a 2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home SMU - SMU meets California boasting a 8-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the ACC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - California currently ranks 7th (0.444) in the ACC Conference, with SMU now standing 4th (0.667) for their conference win percentage in the 2024 ACC Conference for the 2024-25 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - California has a 0.550 overall win percentage, with SMU matching up with a 0.750 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - California currently possesses 11-9 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, SMU has tallied a 15-5 standing as the 2024-25 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hear ye, hear ye! California clashes with SMU on January 29th, 2025!

California at 11-9 faces SMU at 15-5 in a fierce battle. Conference records crucial.

California 4-5, SMU 6-3. Conference tourney seeds at stake. California on 3-game win streak, SMU victorious in last game.

Review the tables below for best point spread, total, and moneylines. Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM.

We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Let the magic commence!

Best Golden Bears at Mustangs Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

California		Favorite

SMU
+12.5 -105 BetMGM
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-12.5 -115 BetMGM
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SMU has a -12.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. California has a +12.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. California is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
150.5 o -115 BetMGM
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150.5 u -105 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 150.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 150.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

California		Favorite

SMU
+625 BetMGM
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-1000 BetMGM
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SMU is the -1000 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,000 to win $100 on SMU at BetMGM. California is the +625 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $625 on California. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the California vs SMU College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025?

SMU is a -12.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while California is a +12.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the California vs SMU College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025?

The best over line is 150.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 150.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the California vs SMU College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025?

SMU is a -1000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and California is a +625 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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California
SMU
1/29/25 9:00pm EST
+12.5 -105-12.5 -115
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Underdog California - California bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +12.5 California underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.

Favorite SMU - SMU bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -12.5 SMU favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

California at SMU Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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California
SMU
First to 5 Points
1/29/25 9:00pm EST
+125-175Bet
California
SMU
First to 10 Points
1/29/25 9:00pm EST
+150-210Bet
California
SMU
First to 15 Points
1/29/25 9:00pm EST
+175-250Bet
California
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Game to Overtime
1/29/25 9:00pm EST
Yes +1400No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - California, SMU
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
SMU16-50.7629-34-27-3+30.700W2
California11-100.5249-32-64-6+60.400L1

California & SMU 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.

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

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

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
SMU		+35000
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California & SMU 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 California vs SMU 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 29th, 2025 at 9:00 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 California vs SMU Game.

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