Tarleton vs Southern Utah Prediction 1/9/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Tarleton State vs Southern Utah Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, January 9th, at the Centrum Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Texans’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Thunderbirds’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tarleton State

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Southern Utah 

-Recent betting trends in games played between Tarleton State and Southern Utah

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Texans and Thunderbirds. 

Southern Utah Have Issues

Southern Utah got out to a fast start to the season, but they are really struggling heading into this game. They have lost five games in a row and there can’t be any confidence right now. In the last game against Grand Canyon, they scored 71 points but the defense gave up 82 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 41-31 and they couldn’t bounce back. Dominque Ford had a strong game putting up 22 points, six rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. Two games ago against Northern Arizona, they lost 83-75. 

Southern Utah on the season is averaging 76.6 points per game while their defense is giving up 73.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 150th in the league while the defense is ranked 244th. They are averaging 60.3 field goal attempts per game which is 121st in college basketball. Guard Jamir Simpson has been the top player for this team averaging 16.5 points while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 31.5 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Tarleton State Has Confidence 

Tarleton State has confidence right now and they have won three games in a row. In the last game against UT Arlington, Tarleton State scored 77 points and they ended up winning by three points. Guard Bubu Benjamin had a strong game putting up 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Dantwan Grimes also had a strong game putting 18 points, three rebounds, and two assists. Tarleton State is averaging 65.5 points while their defense is giving up 72.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 342nd while the defense is ranked 231st. They are shooting 37.3 percent from deep, and three-point shooting is going to be a major key in this game. Bubu Benjamin has been the top player, averaging 17.3 points while shooting 50.8 from behind the three-point line. 

Why Tarleton State Will Beat Southern Utah 

• Tarleton State has won each of its last seven road games against Conference opponents.
• Southern Utah has lost nine of its last 10 night games against the Western Athletic Conference.
• Southern Utah has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against the Western Athletic Conference.

Tarleton State vs Southern Utah Prediction

Tarleton State is picking up some momentum and although they might not win this game, they are going to do enough in this game to keep it close. This is a very good three-point team and their three-point shooting is going to be enough in this game. Tarleton State is going to go over their season average of 65.5 points and that is going to be enough to keep this one close. Back Tarleton State against the spread.