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Cal Golden Bears vs Presbyterian Blue Hose Betting Preview
Cal returns home at 3-1 after a high-output loss at Kansas State. The Bears scored 96 points, shot over 53 percent from deep, and nearly erased a 21-point halftime deficit. You want to see how that translates back to Berkeley, and the NCAA basketball odds page gives you a clean look at where the number sits.
Chris Bell exploded for 27 points on 7-for-9 from beyond the arc. Dai Dai Ames added 25 against his former team. Cal’s offense showed ceiling, but the defensive start was costly. Mark Madsen pushed tempo in the second half, and the Bears nearly stole it late.
Presbyterian, now 3-3, continues a tough road stretch. The Blue Hose led Sacramento State by nine at halftime Sunday but fell 64-62 after a cold shooting close. They went 3-for-21 from deep and scored only 18 points in the final 16 minutes. Jonah Pierce carried them with 12 points and 14 rebounds.
Presbyterian has been competitive early in games, but the road legs show late. That matters when projecting pace and margin.
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Line Movement and Odds
Expect Cal to sit as a solid home favorite. The Bears’ offensive surge and three prior home blowouts push the number higher in early betting. Presbyterian’s travel load and late-game scoring droughts may also tilt public action toward Cal.
Totals lean upward because Cal has improved spacing and confidence from three. For a wider board view, check the college basketball previews section
Matchup Breakdown
Cal’s path is simple. Win the first 10 minutes. Madsen called out his team’s slow start against Kansas State, and Presbyterian has shown it can jump out early. If Cal controls the defensive glass and avoids giving up transition runouts, their half-court scoring edge takes over.
Presbyterian needs better shot selection late. Open threes haven’t fallen on this trip, and their second-half possessions have become static. Pierce gives them a physical interior presence, but they struggle when forced to match pace against teams with multiple scoring guards.
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Injuries and Conditions
Cal
No major injury changes.
Full details: Cal team page
Presbyterian
No new confirmed absences reported. Shooting variance and rotations remain the primary concern.
Full details: Presbyterian team page
Indoor matchup, no weather considerations.
Best Bets and Prediction
Cal’s home dominance, improved shooting profile, and deeper scoring rotation give them control. Presbyterian competes early but lacks late-game offense on long road trips.
Projected Score: Cal 82, Presbyterian 62
Best Bet: Cal ATS
Secondary Lean: Over if Cal repeats its three-point efficiency
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