A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away California Golden Bears taking on the Stanford Cardinal Friday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Stanford Cardinal betting line opened as 2-point underdogs in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
California Golden Bears vs Stanford Cardinal Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Stanford Cardinal bring a 12-13 record (11-13 ATS) to this tilt against the 18-7 Golden Bears, who are 11-14 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Stanford go 10-14 so far and the California Golden Bears go 12-13.
The Stanford Cardinal sit at No. 186 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the California Golden Bears sit at No. 48 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Stanford has the nation's No. 220-rated offensive output, at 68.72 PPG. The visiting California Golden Bears defense ranks No. 13 allowing on average 62.24 PPG. The Cardinal FG% has averaged 43.26% so far, less than the Stanford Golden Bears marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.49% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Golden Bears endured a 62-57 loss at the hands of the Wildcats on Saturday, despite a 19-point effort from Jabari Bird at McKale Center.
The Cardinal got 20 points from Marcus Allen, but it was Arizona State that prevailed in a 75-69 final on Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena-AZ.
Next Betting Matchups
California home to Oregon, Wednesday, February 22nd
Stanford at Oregon State, Wednesday, February 22nd
