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California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington prediction: Why California Baptist is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get California Baptist vs Texas-Arlington predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Texas-Arlington will square off with California Baptist in men's college basketball action at College Park Center on New Year's Day, commencing at 3:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts California Baptist as the most likely winner of the California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between California Baptist and Texas-Arlington 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives California Baptist a 59% chance of defeating Texas-Arlington. Our predicted final score has California Baptist winning 69-67.
According to our model, Texas-Arlington (+2.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 135.5 points has a 53% chance of going over.
California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | California Baptist | Texas-Arlington |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -2.5 (-110) | +2.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -148 | +126 |
| Total | o135.5 (-110) | u135.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Texas-Arlington +2.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | California Baptist | -148 |
| Total | Over 135.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 135.5 total points.
California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Texas-Arlington and California Baptist at College Park Center is scheduled to commence at 3:00 PM ET.
- Who: California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET/12:00PM PT
- Venue: College Park Center
Conclusion
We predict California Baptist, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat Texas-Arlington on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate California Baptist vs. Texas-Arlington insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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