The Golden Bears will play the Bulldogs on Saturday, December 9th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 12:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The California and Butler basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - California currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Butler is 99.33.
- Away California - California heads into this game with a 0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Pac-12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Butler - Butler will host California sporting a 5-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the Big East Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - California currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the Pac-12 Conference, with Butler now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big East Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - California has a 0.375 overall win percentage. Their opponent, Butler, has a 0.778 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - California has a 3-5 regular season overall record. Butler has notched a 7-2 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
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Attention, fellow wizards and magical spectators! On Saturday, December 9th, 2023, brace yourselves for an enchanting clash between California and Butler. California, with a 3-5 overall standing, is the away team, while Butler, with a 7-2 overall standing, is the home team.
In the captivating realm of college basketball, conference records hold immense significance as they determine conference tournament seeds. California currently stands at 0-0 in the Pac-12 Conference, while Butler boasts a similar record of 0-0 in the Big East Conference.
California arrives with a victorious streak from their last game, while their opponents, Butler, have triumphed in their last 4 games. The clash promises to be a spellbinding display of skill and strategy.
Fear not, for our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds for this mystical matchup. Whether you favor California's underdog spirit or Butler's formidable strength, you can place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers, allowing you to enjoy the game with a touch of wizardry.
Before the game commences, take a moment to review each team's futures odds and current standings below. The outcome of this battle will undoubtedly shape the course of their extraordinary journey through this college basketball season.
Prepare your wands and summon your enchantments, for this encounter shall be one to remember. Let the game begin!
Best Golden Bears at Bulldogs Odds
| Underdog California | Favorite Butler |
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| Underdog California | Favorite Butler |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Butler is a -9.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while California is a +9.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Butler is a -450 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and California is a +340 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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California
Butler
12/09/23 12:00pm EST | +9.5 -110-9.5 -110 |
Underdog California - California bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +9.5 California underdog bet wins if they lose by 9 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 10 or more.
Favorite Butler - Butler bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -9.5 Butler favorite bet wins if they win by 10 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 9 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
California at Butler Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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California
Butler
First to 5 Points
12/09/23 12:00pm EST | +115-160Bet |
California
Butler
First to 10 Points
12/09/23 12:00pm EST | +130-185Bet |
California
Butler
First to 15 Points
12/09/23 12:00pm EST | +145-210Bet |
California
Butler
Game to Overtime
12/09/23 12:00pm EST | Yes +1400No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Big East | ||||||||
| Butler | 18-15 | 0.545 | 12-6 | 4-7 | 9-11 | +9 | 0.450 | L2 |
| Pac-12 | ||||||||
| California | 13-19 | 0.406 | 10-6 | 3-8 | 9-11 | +6 | 0.450 | L4 |
California & Butler 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|
Team | BetMGM |
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| California | +50000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Butler | +35000 Bet |
California & Butler 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
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the California vs Butler College Basketball Game
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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 Saturday, December 9th, 2023 at 12:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the California vs Butler Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the California vs Butler Game.
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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.