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Utah Valley vs. California Baptist prediction: Why California Baptist is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Utah Valley vs California Baptist predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET as Utah Valley locks horns with California Baptist in men's college basketball action at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects California Baptist as the most likely winner of the Utah Valley vs. California Baptist game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Utah Valley vs. California Baptist prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Utah Valley and California Baptist 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives California Baptist a 55% chance of beating Utah Valley. Our predicted final score has California Baptist winning 73-72.
According to our model, California Baptist (+1.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 147.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Utah Valley vs. California Baptist odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Utah Valley | California Baptist |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (+100) | +1.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | -118 | +100 |
| Total | o147.5 (-115) | u147.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Utah Valley vs. California Baptist 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 Baptist +1.5 | -120 |
| Moneyline | California Baptist | +100 |
| Total | Under 147.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is California Baptist to win.
Utah Valley vs. California Baptist game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between California Baptist and Utah Valley at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Utah Valley vs. California Baptist
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center
Conclusion
We predict California Baptist, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat Utah Valley on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Utah Valley vs. California Baptist insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date 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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