SMU vs California Basketball Odds

The Mustangs will play the Golden Bears on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 10:00 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, SMU and California are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, February 25th, 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, SMU currently has a 94.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for California is 94.33.
Away SMU - SMU starts this game with a 3-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
Home California - California meets SMU boasting a 14-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 2nd in the ACC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - SMU currently ranks 6th (0.538) in the ACC Conference, with California now standing 7th (0.462) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 ACC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - SMU has a 0.692 overall win percentage, with California matching up with a 0.692 overall win percentage.
Team Records - SMU currently possesses 18-8 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, California has tallied a 18-8 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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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 Mustangs at Golden Bears Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog California	Favorite SMU
+4.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-4.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

SMU has a -4.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. California has a +4.5 -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**
Over	Under
163.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	163.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 163.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 163.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog California	Favorite SMU
+165 BetMGM Bet	-200 BetMGM Bet

SMU is the -200 moneyline favorite. Risk $200 to win $100 on SMU at BetMGM. California is the +165 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $165 on California. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the SMU vs California College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026?

SMU is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while California is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the SMU vs California College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026?

The best over line is 163.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 163.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the SMU vs California College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026?

SMU is a -200 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and California is a +165 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
SMU California 2/25/26 10:00pm EST	-4.5 -110 +4.5 -110

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Underdog California - California bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +4.5 California underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.

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

A -4.5 SMU favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

SMU at California 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.

College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
SMU California First to 5 Points 2/25/26 10:00pm EST	-135 -105 Bet
SMU California First to 10 Points 2/25/26 10:00pm EST	-140 +100 Bet
SMU California First to 15 Points 2/25/26 10:00pm EST	-145 +105 Bet
SMU California Game to Overtime 2/25/26 10:00pm EST	Yes +800 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - SMU, California
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
California	22-12	0.647	17-5	4-6	9-9	+8	0.500	L1
SMU	20-14	0.588	15-3	3-8	8-10	+9	0.444	L2

SMU & 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.

SMU Championship Odds

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

California Championship Odds

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

SMU & California Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the SMU vs California College Basketball Game

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, February 25th, 2026 at 10:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the SMU vs California Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the SMU vs California Game.
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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