Columbia vs California Prediction 12/21/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Columbia vs California Prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 21st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

California Golden Bears Preview

California Golden Bears have an 11-1 record this season and are sitting in 2nd place of the ACC. They have a 10-0 home record and are coming off a 97-50 home win against Morgan State. Their previous three games were a 79-70 home win against Northwestern State, a 93-71 home win against Dominican, and a 67-61 home win against Pacific.

Offensively, California averages 83.8 points per game, while allowing 67.6 points per game defensively. The Golden Bears shoot with 48% from the field and grab 36.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.3 assists per game. They average 4.1 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.

Dai Dai Ames leads California in scoring, with an average of 17.4 points per game, while shooting with 50.6% from the field and 77.8% from the free throw line. Lee Dort leads the team in rebounds with 7.1 per game, while Justin Pippen adds a team-high 4.2 assists per game.

Columbia Lions Preview

Columbia Lions have a 9-2 record this season and are sitting in 2nd place of the Ivy League. They have a 3-2 away record and are coming off a 77-73 away loss against Stony Brook. Their previous three games were a 93-65 home win against UAlbany, a 72-70 home win against Hofstra, and a 92-44 home win against St. Lawrence.

Offensively, Columbia averages 80.5 points per game, while allowing 66.6 points per game defensively. The Lions shoot with 49% from the field and grab 44.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.4 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 6.1 steals per game defensively.

Kenny Noland leads Columbia in scoring, with an average of 17.7 points per game, while shooting with 46.7% from the field and 100.0% from the free throw line. Blair Thompson leads the team in rebounds with 5.9 per game, while Kenny Noland adds a team-high 3.7 assists per game.

Columbia Lions @ California Golden Bears Betting Trends: December 21, 2025

Why the California Golden Bears will win

• California has won each of its last 11 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Columbia has lost 15 of its last 17 road day games against non-Conference opponents.
• California has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents at Haas Pavilion.

Why the Columbia Lions will win

• Columbia has won nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• California has lost three of its last four games against the Ivy League.
• Columbia has won the first half in seven of its last eight games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of California’s last four day games at Haas Pavilion have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Twelve of Columbia’s last 14 road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.

Columbia vs California Prediction

In this Columbia vs California Prediction, California is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Both teams have been excellent this season, as they have just one and two losses in their 12 and 11 games played so far, with California being undefeated at home and playing their 11th game at home, out of their 12 this season. Both teams have been playing elite defense this season, ranking on the top-50 of the nation, allowing 134.2 points per game combined. I expect a low-scoring grind between two very good teams, so take the under 149 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 149