Stanford vs California Prediction 3/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Stanford vs California prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, March 12th at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Stanford Cardinal Betting Preview

The Stanford Cardinal are 19-12 (11-9) this season after they lost to Louisville by a score of 68-48 in their last game. Stanford trailed 33-18 at halftime, but they did play slightly better in the second half in the loss. The Cardinal shot 30.4% from the field, 26.9% on three pointers, and 53.8% on free throws in the game. Maxime Raynaud led Stanford with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Chisom Okpara added eight points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Cardinal lost to Notre Dame by a score of 56-54, but did beat SMU by a score of 73-68 before that. Stanford has won three of their last five games and they finished seventh in the ACC standings with an 11-9 record. Stanford has scored 72.8 points per game and they have allowed 70.4 points against per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game this season. Maxime Raynaud is averaging 20.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Oziyah Sellers is averaging 13.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. Stanford is shooting 43.1% from the field, 78.5% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this season. 

California Golden Bears Betting Preview

The California Golden Bears are 14-18 (6-14) this year after they defeated Virginia Tech in double overtime by a score of 82-73 in their last game. California trailed 34-31 at halftime, but they held Virginia Tech to just 26 points in the second half, before pulling away in the second overtime. The Golden Bears shot 34.8% from the field, 19.2% on three pointers, and 72.5% on free throws in the game. Andrej Stojakovic led California with 29 points and five rebounds, while Rytis Petraitis added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Golden Bears lost to Notre Dame by a score of 112-110 and Louisville by a score of 85-68. California has lost seven of their last nine games and they finished 15th in the ACC standings with a 6-14 record. California has scored 75.5 points per game and they have allowed 76.9 points against per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 10.6 assists per game this season. Andrej Stojakovic is averaging 16.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Jeremiah Wilkinson is averaging 15.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. California is shooting 41.8% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 32% on three pointers this season. 

Stanford vs California Prediction 

California was only 6-14 in conference play during the regular season, but they were able to comeback from a halftime deficit for the win on Tuesday to extend their season. The Golden Bears are shooting just 41.8% from the field this season and their defense is allowing nearly 77 points against per game. Stanford has dropped two games in a row and their offense has struggled, scoring just 48 and 54 points, but they did have a solid first season in the ACC. The Cardinal are shooting 43.1% from the field this year and they are the much better defensive team in this matchup. Stanford won the first two meetings with Cal by scores of 89-81 and 66-61, but I am taking the points with Cal here. The Golden Bears have shown some life over their last five games and Stanford’s lack of offense at times is a concern. Take Cal here.