Duke vs California Basketball Odds

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The Blue Devils will play the Golden Bears on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. 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 2025-26 college basketball season, Duke and California are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026. 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 2025-26 season in full stride, Duke currently has a 99.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for California is 94.67.
  • Away Duke - Duke starts this game with a 4-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home California - California meets Duke boasting a 12-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the ACC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Duke currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the ACC Conference, with California now standing 6th (0.250) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 ACC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Duke has a 0.938 overall win percentage, with California matching up with a 0.765 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Duke currently possesses 15-1 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, California has tallied a 13-4 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus! Wednesday's matchup features Duke (15-1) against California (13-4).

Duke has a 4-0 ACC record, while California is struggling at 1-3. Duke's on a 4-game winning streak, while California has lost 2 in a row. 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 Blue Devils at Golden Bears Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

California		Favorite

Duke
+14.5 -115 BetMGM
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-14.5 -105 BetMGM
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Duke has a -14.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. California has a +14.5 -115 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
149.5 o -105 BetMGM
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149.5 u -115 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 149.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 149.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

California		Favorite

Duke
+775 BetMGM
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-1400 BetMGM
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Duke is the -1400 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,400 to win $100 on Duke at BetMGM. California is the +775 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $775 on California. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Duke vs California College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

Duke is a -14.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while California is a +14.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Duke vs California College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

The best over line is 149.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 149.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Duke vs California College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026?

Duke is a -1400 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and California is a +775 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Duke
California
1/14/26 11:00pm EST
-14.5 -105+14.5 -115
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Underdog California - California bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +14.5 California underdog bet wins if they lose by 14 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 15 or more.

Favorite Duke - Duke bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -14.5 Duke favorite bet wins if they win by 15 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 14 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Duke at California Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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Duke
California
First to 5 Points
1/14/26 11:00pm EST
-185+130Bet
Duke
California
First to 10 Points
1/14/26 11:00pm EST
-225+160Bet
Duke
California
First to 15 Points
1/14/26 11:00pm EST
-275+190Bet
Duke
California
Game to Overtime
1/14/26 11:00pm EST
Yes +1700No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Duke, California
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#6 Duke16-10.9418-05-05-0-1.000W5
California13-50.72212-20-31-4+40.200L3

Duke & 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.

Duke Championship Odds
2025-26 Duke NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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California Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM California YR: futures available

Duke & California Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Duke 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 14th, 2026 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 Duke vs California Game.

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