This pick was released to clients on January 29, 2025 at 10:40AM ET.
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California at SMU

January 29, 2025
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California doesn't play much defense ranked 15th in the 18-team ACC in points given up (75.6 per game), plus 17th in shooting allowed (.465) and in 3-point defense (.370). They're on a 9-7 run OVER the total after a 98-94 victory over Miami. SMU is No. 1 in the conference in scoring (83.1 points per game) and shooting (.480), plus second from 3-point land (.383). Their last four home games have all sailed OVER the total in final scores of 98-82, 89-62, 93-71, and 98-73. SMU is on a 24-14 run OVER the total. Take California/SMU OVER the total. 

1 unit on Game Total OVER 150.5 -104 (risk 1 to return 1.96)
Result:
LOSS
FINAL
1H
2H
F
California Golden Bears
29
36
65
SMU Mustangs img
39
37
76
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