<p>Planning on watching today's Hurricanes and Golden Bears game? Catch the action at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA, as the Golden Bears hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPNU. The odds for this Atlantic Coast conference game currently have California as the -6.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.</p><h3>MIAMI HURRICANES VS CALIFORNIA GOLDEN BEARS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Hurricanes +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Haas Pavilion at 8:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Golden Bears.</li><li>Even though we have California winning straight-up, we like Miami at +6.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Will the Miami Defense Show Up on the Road?</h3><h3>Miami Hurricanes Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Miami’s season struggles continued with an 88-51 loss to Stanford on Wednesday, dropping their record to 4-15. Entering the game as +10.5 point underdogs, the Hurricanes failed to cover the spread.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-21 at halftime, Miami allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 139 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.</p><p>Miami's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 51 points and shooting 35.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 36.8%, and they hit only 2 of 15 from beyond the arc, shooting 13.3% from three-point range.</p> <p>The Hurricanes also had a rough night at the free-throw line, making just 9 of 16 attempts for 56.2%. They recorded 9 offensive rebounds and 6 assists in the game.</p><p>Miami's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 88 points on 52% shooting. The opposing team found success inside, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts, going 23/36.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 37%, making 11 of 29 three-pointers. They also went 9/12 from the free-throw line. Miami allowed 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can California Secure a Home Victory?</h3><h3>California Golden Bears Recent Game/Games</h3> <p>The Golden Bears improved to 10-9 on the season with a 77-68 win over Florida State on Wednesday. Cal, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.</p> <p>Cal led 37-33 at halftime and scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The game’s total points of 145 fell just under the O/U line of 148.5.</p><p>California's offense put up 77 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 37.7% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 42%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 86.4% of their attempts (19/22).</p> <p>The Golden Bears grabbed 24 offensive rebounds, with Mady Sissoko and Rytis Petraitis each pulling down 13 boards. Jamir Watkins and Jeremiah Wilkinson led the team with 18 points apiece, while Malique Ewin added 16 points, shooting 53.3% from the field.</p><p>California's defense held their opponent to 68 points on 37% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 69 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the Golden Bears gave up 6 threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 19 free throws, shooting 86%.</p>

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