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Tarleton (7-11) vs California Baptist (8-8)
Game Info: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Wisdom Gym)
The Line: Betting Odds: Tarleton +4 — Over/Under: 132
The California Baptist Lancers and Tarleton Texans meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Wisdom Gym. Here’s a California Baptist vs Tarleton Prediction. This article will include a California Baptist vs Tarleton Pick.
California Baptist Lancers Betting Preview
The California Baptist Lancers beat Seattle, lost to Utah Valley, and they play Abilene Christian, Utah Valley, and Southern Utah next. The California Baptist Lancers are averaging 74.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Dominique Daniels Jr. is averaging 21.3 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Kendal Coleman is averaging 11.7 points and 8.5 rebounds. Martel Williams is dishing 0.8 assists and AJ Braun is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The California Baptist Lancers are shooting 29.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The California Baptist Lancers are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Tarleton Texans Betting Preview
The Tarleton Texans beat Southern Utah, lost to Utah Tech, and they play Grand Canyon, Abilene Christian, and Utah Tech next. The Tarleton Texans are averaging 65.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 71.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Bubu Benjamin is averaging 16.1 points and 2.1 assists, while Keitenn Bristow is averaging 14.4 points and 5 rebounds. Ronnie Harrison Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Dantwan Grimes is dishing 2.3 assists. The Tarleton Texans are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Tarleton Texans are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Tarleton State Texans will win
- Tarleton State has won seven of its last eight games against the Western Athletic Conference at Wisdom Gym.
- California Baptist has lost six of its last seven night games against Conference opponents.
- California Baptist has lost the first half in each of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of California Baptist’s last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 134+ points.
- Each of Tarleton State’s last seven night games at Wisdom Gym has produced a total of 140+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Tarleton State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (24.5%).
- Tarleton State ranks T2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.5).
- California Baptist ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (62.9).
California Baptist vs Tarleton Injury Report
Neither California Baptist nor Tarleton has a player listed on its injury report.
California Baptist vs Tarleton Prediction
The California Baptist Lancers may be the more talented team, but they also don’t play much defense, and they’re 4-12 ATS on the season. It’s hard to find the confidence to lay points with Cal Baptist on the road. The Tarleton Texans play at a slow pace, and it can get them in trouble if shots aren’t falling. However, Tarleton is 5-1 SU at home this season and has covered six of its last eight games overall. With failed covers in seven of its last nine games, I’m not excited to lay chalk with California Baptist on the road. Give me the points with the Tarleton Texans, a game they could win outright.
