Utah Tech vs. Tarleton State Predictions - Jan. 17

The Utah Tech Trailblazers (9-10, 2-3 WAC) will look to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Tarleton State Texans (11-7, 2-3 WAC) on January 17, 2026 at Burns Arena.

The Trailblazers square off against the Texans in a game that Utah Tech is currently a slight favorite by 1.5 points. The matchup's point total is 151.

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Utah Tech vs. Tarleton State Odds and Game Info

  • Game day: Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Game time: 9 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ESPN+
  • Location: Saint George, Utah
  • Arena: Burns Arena
  • Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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Utah Tech vs. Tarleton State Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Utah Tech (-1.5)
  • Moneyline: Utah Tech (-133), Tarleton State (+111)
  • Total: 151 points

Pick ATS:Tarleton State (+1.5)

  • Pick OU: Over (151)
  • Prediction: Tarleton State 78, Utah Tech 76

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Utah Tech vs. Tarleton State Comparison

Utah Tech Rank Utah Tech Stat Tarleton State Stat Tarleton State Rank
191st 76.7 Points Scored 81.6 87th
178th 73.5 Points Allowed 74.5 211th
182nd 14.3 Assists 12.2 312th
257th 12.2 Turnovers 13.7 344th
116th 46.6% Field Goal % 47.5% 73rd
196th 44.0% Field Goal % Allowed 45.5% 274th

Utah Tech Key Players

  • The Trailblazers leader in points and rebounds is Ethan Potter, who scores 16.2 points and pulls down 7.6 rebounds per game.
  • Utah Tech's best passer is Jusaun Holt, who averages 2.8 assists per game to go with a PPG scoring average of 10.1.
  • Noah Bolanga leads the Trailblazers in three-point shooting, making an average of 1.7 shots per game from beyond the arc.
  • The Utah Tech steals leader is Tanner Davis, who averages 1.6 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Holt, who compiles 1.1 rejections per contest.

Tarleton State Key Players

  • Dior Johnson racks up 25.0 points per game and is the top scorer for the Texans.
  • The Tarleton State leaders in rebounding and assists are Freddy Hicks with 6.1 rebounds per game (also adding 10.9 points and 2.3 assists per game) and Jordan Mizell with 2.4 assists per game (also tacking on 4.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per game).
  • Johnson is dependable from distance and leads the Texans with 1.5 made threes per game.
  • Tarleton State's leader in steals is Leroy Kelly IV (2.3 per game), and its leader in blocks is Chris Mpaka (0.9 per game).

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