Louisville Cardinals vs California Golden Bears NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/30

The Louisville Cardinals, ranked #16, will take on the California Golden Bears on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET. The game will take place at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. This is an Atlantic Coast Conference game, and it will be broadcast on ACCN. Louisville comes into this game with a 10-2 record, including a perfect 8-0 at home and 2-2 on the road. They are the favorites with a spread of -7.5. The California Golden Bears have a strong 12-1 record, remaining undefeated at home with a 12-0 record. The Golden Bears are the underdogs with a spread of +7.5.

Louisville Cardinals vs California Golden Bears Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Louisville Cardinals vs California Golden Bears
• Venue: Haas Pavilion, Berkeley CA
• Date: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET
• Betting Odds:
  • Louisville Spread: -7.5 (-109)
  • California Spread: +7.5 (-117)
  • Louisville MoneyLine: -355
  • California MoneyLine: +265
  • Over/Under: 159.5 (-110)

Louisville Cardinals Team Preview

The Louisville Cardinals have been on a strong run this season. With a record of 10-2, they have performed well both at home and on the road. They are ranked 16th in the AP Poll and belong to the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Offensively, the Cardinals are scoring 91.6 points per game, placing them 16th nationally. They are making 12.6 three-pointers per game, which is 5th in the country. Their effective field goal percentage is 57.5%, ranking them 33rd.

Ryan Conwell has been a key player for Louisville, averaging 19.2 points per game. Sananda Fru also contributes with strong field goal accuracy at 78.8%. On the defensive side, they average 8.2 steals per game, but they struggle with fouls, averaging 19.3 per game.

California Golden Bears Team Preview

The California Golden Bears have been strong at home this season. They hold a perfect 12-0 record at home, showing their strength in front of their fans. In recent games, they defeated the Columbia Lions by 18 points, Morgan State Bears by 47 points, and Northwestern State Demons by 9 points.

The team averages 83.1 points per game, placing them 94th in the nation. Their shooting is consistent, with a field goal percentage of 47.5% and a 3-point percentage of 38.8%. They excel at free throws, making 78.5% of their attempts, which ranks them 31st nationally.

Key players like Dai Dai Ames and John Camden have been pivotal. Ames averages 17.7 points per game with a 50.6% field goal percentage. Camden contributes 15.5 points per game, showcasing his efficiency with a 48.9% shooting rate.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Louisville is favored by 7.5 points. With their high-scoring offense averaging 91.6 points per game, they have a strong chance to cover the spread against California. The Cardinals’ ability to score from beyond the arc and their effective field goal percentage support the projection of a 10-point win for Louisville.

Regarding the over/under, the line is set at 159.5 points. Both teams have potent offenses, with Louisville averaging 91.6 points and California 83.1 points per game. Given their scoring capabilities, the total score is projected to be around 174 points, suggesting taking the over is a good option.