NCAAB · Final

California Golden Bears Defeat Utah Utes 79-72

Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Haas Pavilion

California Golden Bears 79, Utah Utes 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Utah Utes vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears beat Utah Utes 79-72 at Haas Pavilion on December 2, 2025.

Who was favored in Utah Utes vs California Golden Bears?

California Golden Bears were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -395 (about 80% implied). The favorite won.

In an engaging matchup at Haas Pavilion, the California Golden Bears secured a 79-72 victory over the Utah Utes, marking their second consecutive win against this opponent. This game was particularly noteworthy as it showcased California's ability to rebound from a two-game losing streak, while Utah continued to struggle, extending their losing streak to six games.

California entered the game with a home record of 7-1 and had recently faced challenges, going 5-5 in their last ten games. Their scoring average over this stretch was 77.0 points per game, but they also allowed an average of 79.1 points, indicating a defensive vulnerability. In their last five games, California's record was 2-3, with an average of 73.4 points scored and 76.2 points allowed. Conversely, Utah's recent form has been concerning, with a record of 1-9 in their last ten games and a current streak of six losses. They averaged just 64.6 points scored while allowing 74.9 points during this period. Their away record was particularly poor, standing at 1-5.

Historically, California had the upper hand in their previous meeting this season, having won 79-72 against Utah. This victory added to their confidence as they faced a struggling Utah team that had not won in their last six outings. The Utes' last victory came against West Virginia, where they managed to secure a narrow win of 61-56.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, suggesting that both squads were at full strength for this matchup. This was crucial for California, who needed all hands on deck to overcome their recent struggles.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had California favored by 7.5 points, with a total set at 152.5. The odds reflected California's strong home record and Utah's ongoing difficulties. California's moneyline was set at -395.0, while Utah's was at 310.0, indicating a clear expectation of a California win.

The game was played under standard conditions, with no adverse weather or external factors reported that could have influenced the outcome. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a competitive contest, with both teams exchanging leads. Key moments included a series of free throws by Dai Dai Ames in the second half, which helped California maintain their lead and ultimately secure the victory.

Overall, this matchup was significant not only for the immediate standings but also for the momentum it provided California as they look to build on this win, while Utah will need to regroup and find a way to end their losing streak.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CAL -7.5	152.5 o -108 / u -112	Utah Utes +310 · California Golden Bears -395

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Leaders

PointsDai Dai Ames25California Golden Bears
AssistsLee Dort3California Golden Bears
ReboundsLee Dort11California Golden Bears
PointsTerrence Brown15Utah Utes
AssistsKeanu Dawes5Utah Utes
ReboundsKeanu Dawes9Utah Utes

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