California Golden Bears vs Miami Hurricanes Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Miami vs California NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Berkeley.

Miami vs California Prediction

The Hurricanes and Golden Bears are set to face off at 8:30 ET on ESPNU. The Golden Bears will host the game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. The over/under for this game is set at 152.5 points, and California is favored by -6.5 vs. Miami in a Atlantic Coast conference matchup.

Miami vs. California Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Miami Hurricanes at California Golden Bears
Where: Berkeley at Haas Pavilion
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Betting Odds CAH -6.5, MIA +240 | CAH -305 O/U 152.5

Hurricanes Preview: Are Miami Ready for a Road Win?

Miami Hurricanes Recent Game/Games

The Hurricanes dropped to 4-15 on the season after an 88-51 loss to Stanford on Wednesday. Miami, who came into the game as +10.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread in the lopsided defeat.

Miami trailed 37-21 at halftime and allowed 51 points in the second half while scoring 30 of their own. The total points for the game were 139, falling short of the 150.5 O/U line.

Hurricanes Offense Breakdown

Miami struggled offensively in their last game, managing just 51 points on 35.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.8%, and they connected on only 2 of 15 three-point attempts, shooting 13.3% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they hit 9 of 16, finishing at 56.2%.

The Hurricanes recorded just 6 assists and grabbed 9 offensive rebounds. Inside the arc, they shot 42.9% (18/42) on two-point attempts.

Hurricanes Team Defense

Miami's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 88 points on 52% shooting. The Hurricanes allowed 23 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 63% from inside the arc.

From three-point range, Miami's opponents hit 11 of 29 attempts, shooting 37%. The Hurricanes also sent the other team to the free-throw line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 75%. Miami gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Golden Bears Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for California?

California Golden Bears Recent Game/Games

California improved to 10-9 on the season with a 77-68 home win over Florida State on Wednesday. The Golden Bears entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

Cal led 37-33 at halftime and added 40 points in the 2nd half while holding Florida State to 35 points. The total points for the game were 145, just under the O/U line of 148.5.

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 made up for it by hitting 86.4% of their free throws, going 19-for-22 from the line.

Offensive rebounding was a key factor, as the Golden Bears grabbed 24 boards on that end. Jamir Watkins and Jeremiah Wilkinson each scored 18 points, while Mady Sissoko was perfect from the field, hitting all 5 of his shots and pulling down 13 rebounds.

Golden Bears Team Defense

California's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 43% shooting from two-point range, with the opponent hitting 20 of 46 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 26%, making 6 of 23 three-pointers. California also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 19 attempts for 86%. The Golden Bears gave up 24 offensive rebounds.

Hurricanes vs Golden Bears Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Hurricanes last five road games, the team averaged 64 points per game while allowing 83. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 0-5 straight-up.
In their last five home games, California has averaged 70 points per game while allowing 81. The team's record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 4-1.
As the betting underdog, the Hurricanes have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Miami posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
Looking back on the team's last five games as the favorite, the Golden Bears have a straight up record of 2-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.