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SMU vs. California prediction: Why California is favored to win women's basketball matchup [3/1/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get SMU vs California predictions for college basketball Sunday.
California will square off with SMU in women's college basketball action at Haas Pavilion on Sunday, beginning at 5:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model predicts California as the most likely winner of the SMU vs. California game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
SMU vs. California prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's women's basketball matchup between SMU and California 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives California a 99% chance of defeating SMU.
According to our model, the 133.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
SMU vs. California odds
We have sourced the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | SMU | California |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +20.5 (-110) | -20.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +2200 | -7692 |
| Total | o133.5 (-110) | u133.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
SMU vs. California 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 | California -20.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | California | -7692 |
| Total | Over 133.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is California -20.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
SMU vs. California game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's women's basketball game between California and SMU at Haas Pavilion is scheduled to start at 5:00 PM ET.
- Who: SMU vs. California
- Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Haas Pavilion
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Conclusion
We predict California, with a 99% win probability, will likely beat SMU on Sunday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate SMU vs. California 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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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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