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College Basketball Odds: Utah vs. California
| Utah Odds | -4.5 |
| California Odds | +4.5 |
| Over/Under | 143 |
| Time | 6 p.m. ET | Pac-12 Network |
Let’s face it, everyone is singularly-focused on tonight’s NASCAR Bluegreen Vacations Duel at Daytona and Sunday’s Daytona 500, right?
Of course you are.
But whether you’re actually a NASCAR bettor or not, Thursday features a 35-game college basketball schedule, and wouldn’t you know it, our PRO Report is lighting up Utah vs. California as a game offering a handful of key value indicators, like sharp betting action, big money and expert consensus.
Using our tools and data, let’s dig into the side of Utah vs. California that’s attracting significant money from professional and expert bettors.
College Basketball Picks: Utah vs. California
Sharp Action
Utah opened as a 5.5-point road favorite against Cal and has attracted 55% of the spread betting, yet the line has dropped to a consensus of Utes -4.5.
Why?
Well, I’m sure the title above gives it away — respected bettors have been consistently getting down on underdog California.
Action Labs’ Bet Signals are reporting two smart money indicators on the Bears, driving this line down to the current number.
Big Money
As mentioned, Utah has received a slight majority (55%) of the tickets, yet Cal has landed a whopping 89% of the money.
The combination of large wagers and respected bettors influences line movement, and that’s clearly the case tonight for Utah vs. California.
Top Experts
The Action Network’s top college hoops bettors have been part of the action as well, with two of our experts jumping on California and the points as well.
As always, be sure to visit our College Basketball Live Odds Page and shop the market for the best line available.
PRO Report Pick: California +4.5