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Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. California prediction: Why California is favored to win NIT matchup [3/22/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Saint Joseph's (PA) vs California predictions for college basketball Sunday.
California and Saint Joseph's (PA) will meet in the 2026 National Invitational Tournament at Haas Pavilion on Sunday, with tipoff at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts California as the most likely winner of the Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. California game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. California prediction: Who will win NIT matchup?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NCAA basketball matchup between Saint Joseph's (PA) and California 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives California a 67% chance of beating Saint Joseph's (PA). Our predicted final score has California winning 77-73.
According to our model, Saint Joseph's (PA) (+5.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 152.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. California odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Saint Joseph's (PA) | California |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-110) | -5.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +205 | -235 |
| Total | o152.5 (-115) | u152.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. California 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 | Saint Joseph's (PA) +5.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Saint Joseph's (PA) | +205 |
| Total | Under 152.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Saint Joseph's (PA) +5.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. California game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between California and Saint Joseph's (PA) at Haas Pavilion is scheduled to commence at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Saint Joseph's (PA) vs. California
- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: Haas Pavilion
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Conclusion
We predict California, with a 67% win probability, will likely beat Saint Joseph's (PA) this men's National Invitational Tournament matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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