California Golden Bears vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish predictions, Jan 02, 2026

Jan 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Friday,

California Golden Bears

Notre Dame

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In a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball matchup, the California Golden Bears will face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on January 2, 2026. Both teams have been in solid form recently, with the Golden Bears winning 4 of their last 5 matches and the Fighting Irish also securing victories in 4 of their last 5 outings.

The home advantage will be with California Golden Bears, who have shown resilience in their recent performances. However, Notre Dame Fighting Irish will not be an easy opponent, as they have also displayed commendable skill and determination on the court.

With bookmakers offering odds of 1.52 for a home win and 2.29 for an away win, the match looks to be evenly poised. Our model prediction gives the Golden Bears a slight edge with a 59.1% probability of a home win, while the Fighting Irish have a 40.9% chance of securing an away victory.

This game promises to be an exciting clash between two evenly matched teams, and it could go either way. Fans can expect a thrilling contest as both teams battle it out on the court.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-01T17:52:02+00:00.

California
60.1%		 Notre Dame
39.9%

Outrights of NCAA College Basketball Notre Dame: 0.43%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 1.52 2.29

Latest Results

30.12.25 California Golden Bears basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 70:90
21.12.25 California Golden Bears basketball – Columbia Lions basketball – 74:56
19.12.25 California Golden Bears basketball – Morgan State Bears basketball – 97:50
13.12.25 California Golden Bears basketball – Northwestern State Demons basketball – 79:70
06.12.25 California Golden Bears basketball – Pacific Tigers Basketball – 67:61		 30.12.25 Stanford Cardinal basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 40:47
21.12.25 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – IPFW Mastodons basketball – 69:72
13.12.25 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Evansville Purple Aces basketball – 82:58
10.12.25 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – Idaho Vandals basketball – 80:65
05.12.25 TCU Horned Frogs basketball – Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – 85:87 OT

Facts

  • Currently, both teams are in excellent shape.
  • California may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, California has had a series of home games.
  • California will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, California won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 110:112.

    Latest Head To Head

    08.03.25 Notre Dame Fighting Irish basketball – California Golden Bears basketball – 112:110 OT

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.25 (8.24%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (8.24%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 9.5 (4.55%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (3.93%)

    5. Duke Blue Devils: 12 (3.6%)

    6. Iowa State: 13 (3.33%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (3.33%)

    8. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 15 (2.88%)

    9. Houston Cougars: 16 (2.7%)

    10. Michigan State: 26 (1.66%)

    11. Florida Gators: 26 (1.66%)

    12. Louisville: 26 (1.66%)

    13. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.66%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 26 (1.66%)

    15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 29 (1.49%)

    16. Brigham Young: 29 (1.49%)

    17. Kansas Jayhawks: 29 (1.49%)

    18. Kentucky Wildcats: 34 (1.27%)

    19. Tennessee Volunteers: 36 (1.2%)

    20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 36 (1.2%)

    21. North Carolina: 36 (1.2%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 41 (1.05%)

    23. Arkansas State: 41 (1.05%)

    24. Texas Tech: 46 (0.94%)

    25. St. Johns Red Storm: 50 (0.86%)

    26. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (0.86%)

    27. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 65 (0.67%)

    28. Virginia Cavaliers: 80 (0.54%)

    29. UCLA: 80 (0.54%)

    30. VCU Rams: 100 (0.43%)

    31. California Golden Bears: 100 (0.43%)

    32. Maryland Terrapins: 100 (0.43%)

    33. South Carolina Gamecocks: 100 (0.43%)

    34. Virginia Tech: 100 (0.43%)

    35. Boise State: 100 (0.43%)

    36. UC Irvine: 100 (0.43%)

    37. Marquette: 100 (0.43%)

    38. Villanova Wildcats: 100 (0.43%)

    39. LSU: 100 (0.43%)

    40. Ole Miss Rebels: 100 (0.43%)

    41. TCU: 100 (0.43%)

    42. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.43%)

    43. Baylor Bears: 100 (0.43%)

    44. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.43%)

    45. Colorado State: 100 (0.43%)

    46. High Point: 100 (0.43%)

    47. UCF Knights: 100 (0.43%)

    48. Wake Forest: 100 (0.43%)

    49. Wisconsin Badgers: 100 (0.43%)

    50. Memphis Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    51. Pittsburgh Panthers: 100 (0.43%)

    52. Kansas State: 100 (0.43%)

    53. Clemson: 100 (0.43%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100 (0.43%)

    55. Washington Huskies: 100 (0.43%)

    56. Colorado: 100 (0.43%)

    57. Utah Utes: 100 (0.43%)

    58. Northwestern Wildcats: 100 (0.43%)

    59. Drake Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    60. Seton Hall Pirates: 100 (0.43%)

    61. West Virginia: 100 (0.43%)

    62. SMU Mustangs: 100 (0.43%)

    63. Ohio State Buckeyes: 100 (0.43%)

    64. Notre Dame: 100 (0.43%)

    65. Syracuse Orange: 100 (0.43%)

    66. New Mexico: 100 (0.43%)

    67. Auburn Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    68. Butler Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    69. UC San Diego: 100 (0.43%)

    70. San Diego State: 100 (0.43%)

    71. George Mason: 100 (0.43%)

    72. Xavier Musketeers: 100 (0.43%)

    73. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.43%)

    74. Mississippi St.: 100 (0.43%)

    75. Missouri Tigers: 100 (0.43%)

    76. McNeese State: 100 (0.43%)

    77. Utah State: 100 (0.43%)

    78. Creighton: 100 (0.43%)

    79. Miami (FL): 100 (0.43%)

    80. Texas Longhorns: 100 (0.43%)

    81. Cincinnati Bearcats: 100 (0.43%)

    82. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.43%)

    83. Oklahoma Sooners: 100 (0.43%)

    84. DePaul Blue Demons: 100 (0.43%)

    85. Stanford Cardinal: 100 (0.43%)

    86. Providence Friars: 100 (0.43%)

    87. Oklahoma State: 100 (0.43%)

    88. Santa Clara: 100 (0.43%)

    89. Georgia Bulldogs: 100 (0.43%)

    90. Arizona State: 100 (0.43%)

    91. Texas A&M: 100 (0.43%)

    92. Penn State: 100 (0.43%)

    93. Yale: 100 (0.43%)

    94. Oregon Ducks: 100 (0.43%)

    95. St. Louis Billikens: 100 (0.43%)

    96. Georgetown: 100 (0.43%)

    97. USC Trojans: 100 (0.43%)

    98. Troy: 100 (0.43%)

    99. Akron Zips: 100 (0.43%)

    100. NC State: 100 (0.43%)

    101. Saint Marys: 100 (0.43%)

    102. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 100 (0.43%)

    103. Florida State: 100 (0.43%)

    104. Boston College: 100 (0.43%)

    105. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.43%)

    106. California Maritime: 100 (0.43%)

    107. Grand Canyon: 100 (0.43%)

    108. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.43%)

    109. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.43%)

    110. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.43%)

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