Cal vs. San Diego State odds, picks and predictions
The Cal Golden Bears (2-4) battle the San Diego State Aztecs (4-1) Saturday. Tip from the Pavilion at JSerra in San Juan Capistrano, California is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Cal vs. San Diego State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Cal has lost 3 in a row yet is 2-1 against the spread (ATS) in that span. It is 3-3 ATS on the season and 4-2 O/U. It lost to the Tulane Green Wave 84-81 Thursday on a neutral court, closing as a 6-point underdog. The Bears are led by G Jaylon Tyson, who is averaging 19.8 points per game.
San Diego State beat the Washington Huskies 100-97 in overtime Sunday, failing to cover as a 6-point favorite. The Aztecs started the season ranked but lost to BYU on the road 74-65 in their 2nd game of the season. San Diego State is 2-3 ATS and 4-1 O/U. It is 1-2 ATS away from home. F Jaedon LeDee leads the charge for SDSU, averaging 26.8 PPG.
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Cal vs. San Diego State odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:31 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cal +880 (bet $100 to win $880) | San Diego State -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cal +13.5 (-108) | San Diego State -13.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -115 | U: -111)
Cal vs. San Diego State picks and predictions
Prediction
San Diego State 79, Cal 70
Moneyline
PASS.
There's no value on the spread as Cal is too risky as an underdog and is 0-2 straight up as a dog. SDSU is far too expensive to play outright.
Against the spread
BET CAL +13.5 (-108).
Cal has been terrific both on a neutral court and as an underdog. It is 2-0 ATS in both those settings this season. Cal hasn't been good as a favorite but has hung around quality sides. San Diego State is the opposite. It is 1-2 ATS as a favorite and 0-1 ATS as a favorite of 13.5 or less.
While LeDee will be the best scorer in the game, Cal has 3 players averaging more than 12 points. All 3 shoot over 46% from the field. It has the variety offensively to hang close if 1 play struggles.
Take CAL +13.5 (-108).
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Over/Under
LEAN OVER 143.5 (-115).
SDSU is 4-1 O/U and has scored 80-plus points in 3 of 5 games. It is 2-1 O/U when the total has closed at 145 or more. Cal is 4-2 O/U and has scored 70-plus points in 5 of 6 games and has allowed 75 or more points in both games as an underdog.
It has gone Over in 2 straight. Both teams have multiple quality scorers and should be able to run up the tally here. Take OVER 143.5 (-115).
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