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Game time: March 13, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, NV

Article updated Mar 12, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The content discusses the opening day of a conference tournament being held in Las Vegas for the final time in its current form. The matchup is between the 10th-seeded team

Game outlook

The content discusses the opening day of a conference tournament being held in Las Vegas for the final time in its current form. The matchup is between the 10th-seeded team and the seventh-seeded team in a first-round game. Stanford won their most recent meeting against the other team with a score of 80-58, making them the favorites with a betting line of -1.5. The all-time series record between the two teams is in favor of Stanford at 94-79.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Cardinal -120 | Golden Bears +102

Spread: Cardinal -1.5 (-110) | Golden Bears +1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 149.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Stanford will win straight-up is 55%.

Stanford Cardinal

Stanford recently broke a six-game losing streak by defeating Cal on Senior Night. With an overall record of 13-17 and 8-12 in Pac-12 play, the Cardinal dominated the game, leading 14-7 early and maintaining their lead throughout. They shot 47.4% from the field and held Cal to 35% shooting. Maxime Raynaud led with 20 points and 8 boards. The team averages 76.5 points per game and allows 76.4 points, ranking 100th and 301st in the nation respectively. Kanaan Carlyle, Maxime Raynaud, Brandon Angel, Spencer Jones, and Michael Jones provide strong offensive options, while Andrej Stojakovic, Jared Bynum, Benny Gealer, James Keefe, Max Murrell, and Ryan Agarwal are valuable role players. Stanford is ranked 93rd in offense and 300th in defense, shooting 46.94% from the field and 74.08% from the free-throw line. They are ranked 18th in three-point shooting with a 37.67% average. ✅ Momentum 🔜 Vegas 😵 Cal pic.twitter.com/2nnvJVmVX2

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California Golden Bears Analysis

Cal ended their regular season on a disappointing note, losing their final three games and finishing with a 13-18 overall record. In their game against Stanford, Cal struggled defensively, allowing a significant run that put them at a disadvantage early on. They shot poorly from the field and committed a high number of turnovers in the game. Fardaws Aimaq led the team with 18 points and nine rebounds in the loss. Throughout the season, Cal has shown inconsistencies in both offensive and defensive performance. They rank 171st in the nation in scoring offense, averaging 73.7 points per game, while their defense allows an average of 76.7 points per game, ranking 310th in the nation. Jaylon Tyson leads the team in scoring and rebounding, while other players like Fardaws Aimaq, Jalen Cone, and Keonte Kennedy have also been key contributors. Despite their challenges, Cal has shown some strengths in shooting percentages and free throws, but they will need to improve defensively to compete more effectively. Additionally, with injuries affecting the team, players like Jalen Celestine, Grant Newell, Rodney Brown Jr., Gus Larson, and Monty Bowser will need to step up and contribute. Ultimately, Cal will need to make adjustments and work on consistency to improve their overall performance moving forward. JC from the corner 🏹 📺 » ESPN2 #GoBears pic.twitter.com/1uk9SMHXQO

Stanford's Perimeter Shooting Puts Cal's Defense to the Test in Crucial Conference Matchup

The two teams faced each other twice during conference play, each winning on their respective home courts. Stanford recently defeated Cal in a decisive home game, giving them momentum heading into the upcoming matchup. Stanford's strength lies in their ability to effectively shoot from the perimeter, posing a threat to their opponents. On the other hand, Cal has struggled with defending the perimeter, ranking 332nd in the nation with opposing teams shooting 36.2% from beyond the arc. This defensive weakness could prove advantageous for Stanford, who possesses the offensive depth needed to secure a victory and advance in the competition.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

About our editorial process

SportsJaw Cardinal vs Golden Bears archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Cardinal vs Golden Bears matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Stanford Cardinal-125 → -135Moved
  • Moneyline · California Golden Bears+105 → +115Moved
  • Spread · Stanford Cardinal-1.5 (-110) → -2 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · California Golden Bears+1.5 (-110) → +2 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over149.5 (-110) → 151.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under149.5 (-110) → 151.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Stanford Cardinal
20-13 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
California Golden Bears
22-12 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-13T02:35:48.367Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Cal ended their regular season on a disappointing note, losing their final three games and finishing with a 13-18 overall record. In their game against Stanford, Cal struggled defensively, allowing a significant run that put them at a disadvantage early on. They shot poorly from the field and committed a high number of turnovers in the game. Fardaws Aimaq led the team with 18 points and nine rebounds in the loss. Throughout the season, Cal has shown inconsistencies in both offensive and defensive performance. They rank 171st in the nation in scoring offense, averaging 73.7 points per game, while their defense allows an average of 76.7 points per game, ranking 310th in the nation. Jaylon Tyson leads the team in scoring and rebounding, while other players like Fardaws Aimaq, Jalen Cone, and Keonte Kennedy have also been key contributors. Despite their challenges, Cal has shown some strengths in shooting percentages and free throws, but they will need to improve defensively to compete more effectively. Additionally, with injuries affecting the team, players like Jalen Celestine, Grant Newell, Rodney Brown Jr., Gus Larson, and Monty Bowser will need to step up and contribute. Ultimately, Cal will need to make adjustments and work on consistency to improve their overall performance moving forward. JC from the corner 🏹 📺 » ESPN2 #GoBears pic.twitter.com/1uk9SMHXQO

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-07Stanford Cardinal 80 · California Golden Bears 58
  • 2024-01-26Stanford Cardinal 71 · California Golden Bears 73
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Stanford Cardinal defeated California Golden Bears 87-76

Stanford Cardinal defeated California Golden Bears 87-76 on March 13, 2024, a 11-point decision in the series. Stanford Cardinal's strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 35-24. Against SportsJaw's recorded Stanford Cardinal -2 (-110) spread, Stanford Cardinal covered, while the 163 combined points finished over the recorded total of 151.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VfernandezSpread · Stanford Cardinal -1.5 (-110)Win
  • AveragejoeTotal · Over 149.5 (-110)Win
  • Leadpipe_LocksTotal · Over 149.5 (-110)Win
  • StevedSpread · California Golden Bears +1.5 (-110)Loss
  • RainmanSpread · Stanford Cardinal +1.5 (-110)Win
  • NutinbutlocksTotal · Under 150 (-110)Loss