The Tarleton State Texans (6-10, 1-0 WAC) are 6.5-point underdogs as they look to build on a three-game win streak when they visit the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (8-7, 0-1 WAC) on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at America First Event Center. The contest airs at 8:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is 136.5.
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Southern Utah Cover -6.5 vs Tarleton State -116
Southern Utah vs. Tarleton State betting lines
- Southern Utah moneyline odds to win: -309
- Tarleton State moneyline odds to win: +246
- Spread: Southern Utah (-6.5)
- Total: 136.5
Southern Utah statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, Southern Utah has a worse record against the spread (1-3-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (4-3-0).
- When it comes to over/unders, the Thunderbirds hit the over more often in home games, as they’ve exceeded the total one time in four opportunities this season (25%). On the road, they have hit the over one time in seven opportunities (14.3%).
- Southern Utah has won a lower percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite at home, going 3-1 (.750). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it owns a record of 1-0 (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Thunderbirds’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, putting up 71.5 points a contest compared to the 76.6 they’ve averaged this season.
- Southern Utah’s defense has been more porous lately, as the team has given up 75.8 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 73.6 points per game its opponents average this season.
- The Thunderbirds’ past 10 outings have seen them make 6.9 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.9% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are less than their 2024-25 averages of 7.1 makes and 32.5%.
Southern Utah betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-6-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-3-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 3-9-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 1-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-1 (Home: 3-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.1 (182nd in nation) | 41.8 (106th) | 34.3 (101st) | 32.7 (268th) | 13.9 (183rd) | 13.1 (309th) |
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Tarleton State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Tarleton State has had better results away (4-3-0) than at home (2-2-0).
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Texans’ games have finished above the over/under at home (75%, three of four) compared to on the road (28.6%, two of seven).
- The Texans, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than on the road (0-7) this year.
Recent trends
- While the Texans are scoring 65.5 points per game in 2024-25, they have bettered that mark in their last 10 games, tallying 69.4 a contest.
- Tarleton State has performed better defensively in its past 10 games, giving up 67.4 points per contest, 5.5 fewer points than its season average of 72.9 allowed.
- In their previous 10 games, the Texans are making 4.9 treys per game, 0.1 more than their season average (4.8). They also own a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (37.7%) compared to their season average (37.3%).
Tarleton State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-7-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 5-4-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 6-6-0)
- O-U-P: 6-8-0 (Home: 3-1-0; Away: 2-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 (186th in nation) | 44.6 (258th) | 27.6 (350th) | 29.1 (75th) | 11.3 (337th) | 18.4 (364th) |
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