The Utah Tech Trailblazers (9-10, 2-3 WAC) are favored (-1.5) to end a three-game losing streak when they host the Tarleton State Texans (11-7, 2-3 WAC) at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Burns Arena. The game airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 151.
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Utah Tech Cover -1.5 vs Tarleton State -117
Utah Tech vs. Tarleton State betting lines
- Utah Tech moneyline odds to win: -133
- Tarleton State moneyline odds to win: +111
- Spread: Utah Tech (-1.5)
- Total: 151
Utah Tech statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, Utah Tech sports a worse record against the spread (2-2-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (6-4-0).
- The Trailblazers have hit the over on the over/under in a lower percentage of games at home (25%) than away games (60%).
Recent trends
- The Trailblazers have seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 75.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.1 points fewer than the 76.7 they’ve scored this season.
- Utah Tech’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has given up 74.1 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 73.5 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- During their last 10 contests, the Trailblazers are making 0.3 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.6 compared to 7.3 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (35.2% compared to 31.2% season-long).
Utah Tech betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-8-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 2-3-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 6-5-0)
- O-U-P: 8-8-0 (Home: 1-3-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-2 (Home: 2-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-8 (Home: 0-1; Away: 3-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (118th in nation) | 44.0 (197th) | 32.5 (205th) | 33.1 (291st) | 14.3 (182nd) | 12.2 (256th) |
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Tarleton State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Tarleton State has had better results away (6-2-0) than at home (4-2-0).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Texans’ games have finished above the over/under at home (66.7%, four of six) than on the road (75%, six of eight).
- When moneyline underdogs, the Texans have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-1) than away (2-4).
Recent trends
- While the Texans are scoring 81.6 points per game in 2025-26, they have improved that mark over their previous 10 games, amassing 85.6 a contest.
- Tarleton State is ceding 73.1 points per game over its past 10 games, which is 1.4 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (74.5).
- The Texans are sinking 6.2 threes per contest in their past 10 games, which is 0.8 more than their average for the season (5.4). Likewise, they have a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (38.5%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (35.5%).
Tarleton State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-4-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 5-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-2-0; As Underdog: 5-2-0)
- O-U-P: 10-4-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 6-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.5 (72nd in nation) | 45.5 (273rd) | 29.8 (304th) | 30.4 (146th) | 12.2 (313th) | 13.7 (344th) |
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