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California vs. FSU prediction: Florida State favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/28/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get California vs FSU predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
FSU and California are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center on Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Florida State as the most likely winner of the California vs. FSU game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
California vs. FSU prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball matchup between California and FSU 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Florida State a 61% chance of defeating California. Our predicted final score has Florida State winning 80-77.
According to our model, California (+3.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 157.5 points has a 51% chance of staying under.
California vs. FSU odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | California | FSU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-108) | -3.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +145 | -170 |
| Total | o157.5 (-115) | u157.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
California vs. FSU picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | California +3.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | California | +145 |
| Total | Under 157.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 157.5 total points.
California vs. FSU game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball game between FSU and California at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: California vs. Florida State
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Donald L. Tucker Civic Center
Conclusion
We predict Florida State, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat California on Wednesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate California vs. Florida State 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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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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