California vs Virginia Basketball Odds

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The Golden Bears will play the Cavaliers on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 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, California and Virginia are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 7th, 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, California currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Virginia is 97.33.
  • Away California - California starts this game with a 0-1 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Virginia - Virginia meets California boasting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the ACC Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - California currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the ACC Conference, with Virginia now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 ACC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - California has a 0.867 overall win percentage, with Virginia matching up with a 0.857 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - California currently possesses 13-2 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Virginia has tallied a 12-2 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Welcome to the clash between California and Virginia on January 7th, 2026!

Both teams boast impressive overall standings, with 13-2 for California and 12-2 for Virginia. As they square off, conference records will be crucial for tournament seeds. California and Virginia are neck and neck with 1-1 ACC Conference standings.

California is on a winning streak, while Virginia is also on a roll. 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.

Get ready for an intense battle on the court as California takes on Virginia!

Best Golden Bears at Cavaliers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

California		Favorite

Virginia
+12.5 -110 BetMGM
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-12.5 -110 BetMGM
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Virginia has a -12.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. California has a +12.5 -110 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
148.5 o -110 BetMGM
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148.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 148.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 148.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

California		Favorite

Virginia
+625 BetMGM
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-1000 BetMGM
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Virginia is the -1000 moneyline favorite. Risk $1,000 to win $100 on Virginia at BetMGM. California is the +625 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $625 on California. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the California vs Virginia College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

Virginia is a -12.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while California is a +12.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the California vs Virginia College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

The best over line is 148.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 148.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the California vs Virginia College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

Virginia is a -1000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and California is a +625 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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California
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Underdog California - California bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +12.5 California underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.

Favorite Virginia - Virginia bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -12.5 Virginia favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

California at Virginia Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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California
Virginia
First to 5 Points
9:00pm EST
+125-175Bet
California
Virginia
First to 10 Points
9:00pm EST
+155-220Bet
California
Virginia
First to 15 Points
9:00pm EST
+175-250Bet
California
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Game to Overtime
9:00pm EST
Yes +1350No -10000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - California, Virginia
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
California13-20.86712-10-11-1+1.50.500W1
#23 Virginia12-20.8578-02-11-1+1.50.500W1

California & Virginia 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
2025-26 California NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
California		+75000
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Virginia Championship Odds
2025-26 Virginia NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Virginia		+10000
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California & Virginia 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

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How to Bet on the California vs Virginia 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 7th, 2026 at 9:00 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 California vs Virginia Game.

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