California vs Miami (FL) Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Cal Golden Bears and the Miami Hurricanes meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Watsco Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cal Golden Bears vs. Miami Hurricanes prediction.

Cal Golden Bears Recap

The Cal Golden Bears come into this game looking to bounce back from their 63-61 loss to Florida State last time out to sit at 15-6 this season. After this game, Cal will head home for a game against Georgia Tech.

Golden Bears Drop 4 Of Last 6

Dai Dai Ames leads the Golden Bears in scoring with 17.7 PPG with 2.5 APG while John Camden has 15.5 PPG with 4.9 RPG and Justin Pippen has 14.6 PPG with 3.9 RPG and a team-high 4.3 APG to lead the Golden Bears in assists. Chris Bell has 14.4 PPG with 2.7 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Cal so far this season. Lee Dort also has 8.9 PPG with a team-high 7.6 RPG to lead the Golden Bears in rebounding as well this season. As a team, Cal is averaging 83.1 PPG on 47.5% shooting from the field, 38.8% from three and 78.5% from the foul line so far this season.

Miami Hurricanes Recap

The Miami Hurricanes come into this game looking to build on their 79-70 win over Stanford last time out to sit at 17-4 this season. After this game, Miami will head on the road for a game against Boston College.

Hurricanes Win 12 Of Last 14

Malik Reneau leads the Hurricanes in scoring with 20.6 PPG along with 6.6 RPG and 2.3 APG while Tre Donaldson has 16.6 PPG with 3.5 RPG and a team-high 6.9 APG to lead Miami in assists. Tru Washington has 13 PPG with 4.2 RPG along with 2.1 SPG and Shelton Henderson has 13.4 PPG with 4.4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Miami up to this point in the year. Ernest Udeh Jr. also has 7.4 PPG and a team-high 10.5 RPG to lead the Hurricanes in rebounding up to this point in the year. As a team, Miami is averaging 88.2 PPG on 51.7% shooting from the field, 34.8% from three and 67.8% from the foul line so far this season.

California Golden Bears @ Miami Hurricanes Betting Trends: January 31, 2026

Why the Miami Hurricanes will win

• Miami (FL) has won 22 of its last 23 games at Watsco Center following a home win.
• Miami (FL) has won the first half in each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the California Golden Bears will win

• California has won six of its last seven day games.
• Miami (FL) has lost 12 of its last 15 day games against Conference opponents.
• Miami (FL) has lost the first half in five of its last six home games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Miami (FL)’s last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
• Five of California’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Cal Golden Bears vs. Miami Hurricanes Prediction

I’m on the Golden Bears and the points here. I get the case to be made for Miami at home, but I think Cal has been better than expected and I just don’t believe that Miami is this many points better than Cal. I will take my chances with the Golden Bears and the points here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Cal +10.5