The Tarleton State Texans (11-9, 2-5 WAC) will look to end a four-game losing streak when they host the Utah Valley Wolverines (15-6, 5-3 WAC) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at EECU Center as 4.5-point underdogs. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 154.5 points.
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Utah Valley Cover -4.5 vs Tarleton State -108
Utah Valley vs. Tarleton State betting lines
- Utah Valley moneyline odds to win: -204
- Tarleton State moneyline odds to win: +169
- Spread: Utah Valley (-4.5)
- Total: 154.5
Utah Valley statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Utah Valley has fared better when playing at home, covering four times in seven home games, and two times in eight road games.
- When it comes to over/unders, the Wolverines hit the over more consistently when playing at home, as they’ve gone over the total six times in seven opportunities this season (85.7%). On the road, they have hit the over five times in eight opportunities (62.5%).
- Utah Valley has played better as a moneyline favorite in home games, sporting a home record of 7-0, compared to going 2-3 in away games.
Recent trends
- The Wolverines have seen an uptick in scoring lately, putting up 83.9 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.6 points more than the 82.3 they’ve scored this year.
- The past 10 games have seen Utah Valley concede 5.1 more points per game (74.2) than its season-long average (69.1).
- The Wolverines’ last 10 outings have seen them make 6.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 31.2% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are down compared to their 2025-26 averages of 7.0 makes and 33.6%.
Utah Valley betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-9-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 2-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 6-6-0 (As Favorite: 9-6-0; As Underdog: 0-3-0)
- O-U-P: 11-7-0 (Home: 6-1-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-3 (Home: 7-0; Away: 2-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.7 (14th in nation) | 41.1 (48th) | 35.6 (48th) | 28.1 (39th) | 19.3 (sixth) | 13.8 (347th) |
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Tarleton State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This year, Tarleton State is 4-2-0 at home against the spread (.667 winning percentage). On the road, it is 6-4-0 ATS (.600).
- Looking at the over/under, Texans games have gone over four of six times at home (66.7%), and six of 10 away (60%).
- The Texans’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and away it is .250 (2-6).
Recent trends
- The Texans are putting up 81.4 points per game in their last 10 games, which is 1.2 more than their average for the season (80.2).
- Tarleton State is ceding 74.7 points per game in its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 74.4 points allowed.
- The Texans are sinking 4.8 treys per game in their previous 10 games, which is 0.3 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (5.1). That said, they have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 games (33.8%) compared to their season average from three-point land (33.7%).
Tarleton State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-6-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 5-2-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
- O-U-P: 10-6-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 4-1; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.8 (98th in nation) | 46.0 (289th) | 29.7 (303rd) | 30.5 (145th) | 12.4 (299th) | 13.6 (344th) |
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