| MATCHUP | Stanford Cardinal | California Golden Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-10 | 18-8 |
| Spread | +1.5 -115 | -1.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +100 | -120 |
| Total | Over 148.5 (-112) | Under 148.5 (-108) |
| Where | Haas Pavilion, Berkeley, CA | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ACC Network | |
California Golden Bears Preview
The California Golden Bears have an 18-8 overall record and a 6-7 record in the ACC. They are coming off an 86-75 road win against Boston College and their previous three games were a 107-100 road loss against Syracuse, a 77-55 home loss against Clemson and a 90-85 home win against Georgia Tech.
Offensively, California averages 79 points per game, while allowing 73 points per game defensively. The Golden Bears shoot with 45% from the field and grab 34.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 5.9 steals per game defensively.
Dai Dai Ames leads California in scoring, with an average of 17.1 points per game, while shooting with 47.7% from the field and 85.6% 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 with 4.4 per game.
Stanford Cardinal Preview
The Stanford Cardinal has a 16-10 overall record and a 5-8 record in the ACC. They are coming off a 68-63 road loss against Wake Forest and their previous three games were a 70-64 road win against Boston College, a 95-72 home win against Georgia Tech and a 66-64 home loss against Clemson.
Offensively, Stanford averages 75.4 points per game, while allowing 72.5 points per game defensively. The Cardinal shoot with 43% from the field and grab 34.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 12 assists per game. They average 3.5 blocks per game and 7.9 steals per game defensively.
Ebuka Okorie leads Stanford in scoring, with an average of 22.5 points per game, while shooting with 44% from the field and 83.3% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.3 assists. AJ Rohosy is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.3 per game.
Stanford Cardinal @ California Golden Bears Betting Trends: February 21, 2026
Why the California Golden Bears will win
- California has won each of its last 14 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Stanford has lost each of its last five road day games against Conference opponents.
- California has won the first half in each of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Stanford Cardinal will win
- Stanford has won five of its last six games against California.
- Stanford has won the first half in six of its last eight games against California.
Total Points Facts
- Each of California’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 161+ points.
- Five of Stanford’s last six road day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- California ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.6%).
- California ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.0).
- Stanford ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.7).
- Stanford ranks T11th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (5.0).
Stanford vs California Prediction
In this Stanford vs California Prediction, California is coming as -1.5 home favorites. California has been the better team this season and is 6-3 both straight up and against the spread in its last 9 games. On the flip side, Stanford is 2-6 in its last 8 games but 3-1 against the spread and have a weaker offense, scoring 3.6 points per game less than California. Cali had 14 of its 18 wins this season at their home court and I expect them to get the job done and win this one at home.