| MATCHUP | California Golden Bears | Syracuse Orange |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-7 | 13-11 |
| Spread | +6.5 -112 | -6.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +220 | -270 |
| Total | Over 148.5 (-110) | Under 148.5 (-110) |
| Where | JMA Wireless Dome, Syracuse, NY | |
| When | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
In this article, we will formulate a California vs Syracuse Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, February 11th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.
Syracuse Orange Preview
The Syracuse Orange have a 13-11 overall record this season and a 4-7 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 72-59 road loss against Virginia and their previous four games were an 87-77 road loss against North Carolina, an 86-72 home win against Notre Dame, an 88-68 road loss against NC State and an 85-76 home loss against Miami.
Offensively, Syracuse averages 75.1 points per game, while allowing 70.8 points per game defensively. The Orange shoot with 47% from the field and grab 34.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.1 assists per game. They average 6.1 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively.
J.J. Starling leads Syracuse in scoring, with an average of 12.1 points per game, while shooting with 44.4% from the field and 54.7% from the free throw line. William Kyle III is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.4 per game. Naithan George leads the team in assists made with 5.4 per game.
California Golden Bears Preview
The California Golden Bears have a 17-7 overall record this season and a 5-6 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 77-55 home loss against Clemson and their previous four games were a 90-85 home win against Georgia Tech, an 86-85 road loss against Miami, a 63-61 road loss against Florida State and a 78-66 road win against Stanford.
Offensively, California averages 77.8 points per game, while allowing 71.5 points per game defensively. The Golden Bears shoot with 45% from the field and grab 34.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.8 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.
Dai Dai Ames leads California in scoring, with an average of 17 points per game, while shooting with 47.6% from the field and 84.7% from the free throw line. Lee Dort is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.7 per game. Justin Pippen leads the team in assists made with 4.3 per game.
California Golden Bears @ Syracuse Orange Betting Trends: February 11, 2026
Why the Syracuse Orange will win
- Syracuse has won 10 of its last 11 night games at JMA Wireless Dome.
- California has lost each of its last seven Wednesday night games.
- Syracuse has won the first half in each of its last 11 night games at JMA Wireless Dome.
Why the California Golden Bears will win
- California has won 12 of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Syracuse has lost six of its last seven games.
- Syracuse has lost the first half in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Syracuse’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
- Each of California’s last four night games have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Syracuse ranks T3rd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.1).
- Syracuse ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (63.6%).
- California ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (4.8).
- California ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (66.5%).
California vs Syracuse Prediction
In this California vs Syracuse Prediction, Syracuse is coming as -6 home favorites. California has been the better team this season and have been in good form lately, as they are 4-2 both straight up and against the spread in their last 6 games. On the flip side, Syracuse has been struggling with a 1-6 record in its last 7 games and has failed to cover the spread in its last three. California is also a perfect 4-0 against the spread in its last four games on the road and has a slightly better offense, so I like them as road dogs in this spot. Take California and get the +6 points in this one.