| MATCHUP | Southern Utah Thunderbirds | Utah Tech Trailblazers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-14 | 11-11 |
| Where | Burns Arena, St. George, UT | |
| When | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Southern Utah Thunderbirds Betting Preview
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds beat Abilene Christian and Utah Valley, and they play UT Arlington next. Southern Utah has won 3 straight games.
The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are averaging 77.2 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 79.7 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Jaiden Feroah is averaging 12.9 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Elijah Duval is averaging 12 points and 3.4 assists. Dylan Jones is the third double-digit scorer and Tanner Hayhurst is dishing 1.5 assists. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Utah Thunderbirds are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Utah Tech Trailblazers Betting Preview
The Utah Tech Trailblazers beat Tarleton State, lost to Cal Baptist, and they play Abilene Christian next. Utah Tech has lost 4 of its last 5 games.
The Utah Tech Trailblazers are averaging 76 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 43.9 percent shooting. Ethan Potter is averaging 16 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Noah Bolanga is averaging 12.1 points and 6 rebounds. Chance Trujillo is the third double-digit scorer, and Jusaun Holt is dishing 3 assists. The Utah Tech Trailblazers are shooting 31.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Tech Trailblazers are allowing 29 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Tech Trailblazers will win
- Southern Utah has lost each of its last six road games.
- The home team has won each of Southern Utah’s last five games.
- Southern Utah has lost the first half in each of its last five road games against the Western Athletic Conference.
Why the Southern Utah Thunderbirds will win
- Utah Tech has lost 16 of its last 19 night games against the Western Athletic Conference.
- Southern Utah has won each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Southern Utah has won the first half in four of its last five night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Utah Tech’s last seven home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Ten of Southern Utah’s last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah Tech ranks 31st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.5).
- Southern Utah ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (20.0).
Southern Utah vs Utah Tech Prediction
Utah Tech is the better team and Southern Utah hasn’t had any success on the road. Utah Tech beat Southern Utah a month ago on the road by 14 points. However, this is a rivalry game where points are nice to have, and Southern Utah comes into this one covering its last five games. Hell, Southern Utah just outright upset Utah Valley as a double-digit underdog. Southern Utah has won its last 3 games as an underdog overall. I’ll take a shot with the points on Saturday night.