The UC San Diego Tritons need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. The Cal Golden Bears need a win after losing 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a UC San Diego Tritons vs Cal Golden Bears prediction.

UC San Diego Tritons Betting Preview 

The UC San Diego Tritons have lost to San Diego State and Pepperdine this month and a win over Sacramento State. The UC San Diego Tritons are averaging 77.4 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 67.9 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Tyler McGhie is averaging 22 points and 0 rebounds, while Bryce Pope is averaging 17.2 points and 4.2 rebounds. Francis Nwaokorie is the third double-digit scorer and Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The UC San Diego Tritons are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The UC San Diego Tritons are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.4 rebounds per game.

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Cal Golden Bears Betting Preview 

The Cal Golden Bears are coming off losses to Butler and Ole Miss. The Cal Golden Bears are averaging 76.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 76.8 points on 45 percent shooting. Jaylon Tyson is averaging 20.1 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Fardaws Aimaq is averaging 16.7 points and 1.3 assists. Jalen Cone is the third double-digit scorer and Keonte Kennedy is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Cal Golden Bears are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Cal Golden Bears are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.1 rebounds per game. California is at the bottom of the Pac-12 with a 3-7 record, while Arizona is atop with an 8-1 record. 

UC San Diego Tritons vs Cal Golden Bears prediction

The Cal Golden Bears are obviously the more talented team and should be favored, but there’s no way I can get behind them with decent sized chalk. Cal has had issues defending, they go through scoring droughts, and they’re simply not winning games. The UC San Diego Tritons nearly beat San Diego State earlier this month, and they’re a well above average defensive team. Early start on the West Coast could also lead to sluggish play early. Give me the Tritons and the points.