California vs Florida State Prediction 1/28/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a California vs Florida State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 28th at the Tucker Center in Tallahassee, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

California Golden Bears Betting Preview

The California Golden Bears are 15-5 (3-4) this season after they defeated Stanford by a score of 78-66 in their last game. California led 38-34 at halftime and they scored 40 points in the second half in the win. The Golden Bears shot 41% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. John Camden led Cal with 25 points and 10 rebounds, while Justin Pippen added 18 points and six assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, California defeated North Carolina by a score of 84-78, but lost to Duke by a score of 71-56 before that. California has scored 78.8 points per game with 34.8 rebounds and 14.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 70.3 points against per game this season. Dai Dai Ames is averaging 17.1 points and 2.5 assists per game, while Justin Pippen is averaging 14.8 points and 4.2 assists per game for the Golden Bears. Cal is shooting 45.0% from the field, 79.2% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this season. 

Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview

The Florida State Seminoles are 8-12 (1-6) this year after they lost to SMU by a score of 83-80 in their last game. Florida State trailed 46-34 at halftime, but won the second half 46-37 in the close loss. The Seminoles shot 42% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Robert McCray V led FSU with 21 points and nine assists, while Lajae Jones added 20 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Florida State defeated Miami by a score of 65-63, but lost to Wake Forest by a score of 69-68 before that. The Seminoles have scored 81.3 points per game with 37.0 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.5 points against per game this season. Robert McCray V is averaging 14.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, while Chauncey Wiggins is averaging 11.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Seminoles. Florida State is shooting 42.3% from the field, 71.6% on free throws, and 31.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Florida State Seminoles will win

• California has lost each of its last six Wednesday games against Conference opponents.
• Florida State has won 31 of its last 39 night games against Conference opponents at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center.
• Florida State has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the California Golden Bears will win

• California has won 10 of its last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Florida State has lost seven of its last eight games against the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Florida State’s last eight Wednesday night home games against the Atlantic Coast Conference have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
• Eight of California’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.

California vs Florida State Prediction 

Florida State comes into this matchup with a 1-6 record in ACC play, but they have played much better in their last three games. The Seminoles are shooting 42% from the field and they have allowed at least 83 points in three of their last five. California has won two games in a row and they have scored at least 75 points in three of their last four. The Golden Bears are shooting 45% from the field and we have seen some ugly defensive performances from them on the road. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 155.5