Clemson Tigers vs California Golden Bears Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 7, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Clemson Tigers will be on the road Saturday night for an 8:00 PM matchup in Berkeley, CA, against the California Golden Bears, and we have you ready to roll with our Clemson vs California prediction. Clemson comes into Saturday as the number 20-ranked team in the nation with nineteen wins and four losses overall. The California Golden Bears stay home Saturday with seventeen wins and six losses this season. Clemson comes into this matchup having one for the last five, including three in a row, after a narrow 2-point road victory against Stanford. The California Golden Bears have won four of their last five, including two in a row, after a 5-point home victory against Georgia Tech. Read more about this Clemson vs California prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
Clemson tries to keep it rolling
Offensively, Clemson is rolling this season, scoring 76 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, the Tigers have been just as strong, holding opponents to 64.5 points per game this season and allowing an average of 59.5 points over their last four wins. The Clemson offense did just enough in their last outing, scoring 66 points, including 36 in the second half, to erase a 2-point halftime deficit on 46% shooting and knocked down 7 triples in the game. Defensively, Clemson was the better team, giving up 32 points in each half. Stanford shot 40% from the floor. The Tigers won the rebounding battle by 4 and forced 7 turnovers to win the game. Davison led the way for the Clemson offense with 16 points on six shots.
RJ Godfrey leads the Clemson offense this season, averaging 11.8 points per game. Jestin Porter is second on the team, averaging 10.7 points per game this season. Big man Carter Welling averages 10 points in just under 22 minutes per game. Nick Davidson is 4th on the team with 9.5 points, and Dillon Hunter averages 8.4 points to go along with the team-leading 3.1 assists per game this season.
Key Injury Report for Clemson:
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- Zac Foster (Out) - Knee
California tries to climb the conference standings
The California offense has carried the team this season, averaging 78.8 points on 45% shooting, and the Golden Bears have averaged 84.5 points per game over their last four wins. Defensively, California has held its own, allowing 71.2 points per game this season. Offensively, California was the better team in its last outing, scoring 90 points on 46% shooting and knocking down 12 3-pointers. Defensively, California did the job, giving up just 85 points to Georgia Tech. The Golden Bears won the rebounding battle by two and forced 8 turnovers to seal the victory. Dai Dai Ames led the way for the California offense in their last outing with 29 points on 13 shots.
Dai Dai Ames leads the California offense this season, averaging 17.2 points per game. Justin Pippen is second on the team, averaging 15 points to go along with the team's leading 4.4 assists. John Camden averages 14.3 points, and Chris Bell averages 13 points per game. Lee Dort averages 8.3 points and leads the team, pulling in 7.7 rebounds per contest.
Key Injury Report for California:
- Stephon Marbury (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Lee Dort (Questionable) – Thigh
- Sammie Yeanay (Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Jovani Ruff Questionable) – Undisclosed
- Rytis Petraitis Questionable) – Undisclosed
Clemson vs California Pick
- Clemson vs California Spread Pick
Both teams are playing good basketball coming into this matchup, but Clemson will have the edge. The Tigers have a top-tier offense but an elite defense that will stifle California. Look for Clemson to make the plays down the stretch to overwhelm a good California team and secure the victory. Take the Tigers to continue their winning streak Saturday night as they get the win and cover on the road out West in California.
- Clemson vs California Over/Under Pick
Both teams score the ball well, but each is defensively minded. Expect a defensive battle, as both teams aim to improve their overall conference standing. Clemson is one of the best defensive teams in the country and will stifle California for 40 minutes. Look for the Golden Bears to use their defensive ability to keep things close enough for a win on Saturday night. Take the Clemson Tigers and get the win and cover on the road, but the total will go well under the number in ACC play.
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