California has a terrific three-guard attack leading the Bears in scoring in Andrej Stojakovic (19.1 ppg), Jovan Blacksher Jr, and Jeremiah Wilkinson. As a team, they average 78.9 points shooting 45.8% from the field and 36.5% from 3-point land. The bench is averaging 26.1 points, the fifth most in the ACC. They're off to their best start since the 2016-17 season. Cal knocked off USC on the road, 71-66, as a +7 underdog. Cal also lost but covered as a +10.5 dog in a close one at Missouri after leading by 16 at the half. They match up well against a Pittsburgh squad that also has a 3-guard attack leading the team in scoring. One of those guards, Damian Dunn (13 points per game), is out after thumb surgery. Play California on the moneyline.
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February 28, 2026 4:00pm ET
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Pittsburgh Panthers
#705
California Golden Bears
#706
Lines & Odds
+6.5 (-105)
ATS
-6.5 (-115)
+254
Moneyline
-315
OVER 143.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 143.5 (-110)
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 64% of the public bets were on California Golden Bears on the -6.5 ATS. And, 51% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that California would win by a score of 76.4 to 68.6 with California winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
1H
2H
F
Pittsburgh Panthers 
26
38
72
California Golden Bears
26
30
56
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January 1, 2025 2:00pm ET
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California Golden Bears
#675
Pittsburgh Panthers
#676
Lines & Odds
+13 (-110)
ATS
-13 (-110)
+693
Moneyline
-1167
OVER 153 (-110)
Total
UNDER 153 (-110)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 62% of the public bets were on Pittsburgh Panthers on the -13 ATS. And, 55% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Pittsburgh would win by a score of 80.8 to 70.9 with Pittsburgh winning on the moneyline, California winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
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California at Pittsburgh
January 1, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern
Final Score
1H
2H
F
California Golden Bears
42
32
74
Pittsburgh Panthers
38
48
86
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