Duke vs. California Best Bet – Feb 12, 2025

The California Golden Bears (12-12) will have a tough battle against the third-ranked Duke Blue Devils (20-3) on Wednesday, February 12 at 6:00 PM ET at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. The Blue Devils are overwhelmingly favored with a point spread at -23.5 (-105) at MyBookie.

California Golden Bears Betting Preview

The Golden Bears might be .500 on the season, but they are 5-8 in the ACC. They are 2-3 over their last five games, with a recent 76-66 loss to the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

California was down by two at the half, but their defense fell apart in the second half as they allowed the Demon Deacons to get 45 points. Jeremiah Wilkinson led with 21 points, while Jovan Blackshear Jr. was right behind him with 12 points.

Offensively, the Golden Bears had a poor performance. They made 35.8 percent of their shots from the field and were 28.6 percent from three point range. As for their defense, they allowed the Demon Deacons to make 57.7 percent of their shots and 37.5 percent from deep.

The Golden Bears are getting 74.8 points per game and making 42.2 percent of their shot attempts. On defense, they have given up 75.0 points per matchup to opponents. This shows a negative correlation, which does not shape up well against a team that ranks in the top-five of the country.

Duke Blue Devils Betting Preview

The Blue Devils just had their 16-game win streak snapped with a 77-71 loss to the Clemson Tigers. This marked their first loss in the ACC, so they will definitely be motivated to bounce back.

Duke had a 41-35 lead after the first half, but they failed to be strong on both ends of the floor in the second. Tyrese Proctor led with 23 points, while Cooper Flagg had 18 points and five rebounds.

Clemson was allowed to make 58.8 percent of their shots from the field and 40.0 percent from three. As for the Blue Devils, they made 43.6 percent of their shots and made half of their threes.

The Blue Devils are averaging 80.0 points a game while connecting on 47.9 percent of their shots. Their defense has allowed opponents to accumulate 60.5 points each battle. This is an outstanding margin of safety, showing they have a great chance of winning.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you covered with the best California Golden Bears vs. Duke Blue Devils betting odds. The Blue Devils have a huge advantage at home, sparking a 98.1 percent chance of winning according to market insights. The Blue Devils are not going to mess around here and bounce back strong while covering the spread.

Final Pick: Duke Blue Devils -23.5 (-105)