Utah Valley (16-7) vs Tarleton (10-14)
Game Info: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 4:00 pm (UCCU Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Utah Valley -13 — Over/Under: 132
The Tarleton State Texans are visiting the Utah Valley Wolverines on Saturday, February 8th at the UCCU Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Tarleton State Texans vs Utah Valley Wolverines Prediction. We will examine:
The Utah Valley Wolverines’ recent form and player performance
The Tarleton State Texans’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Utah Valley Wolverines
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Tarleton State Texans
Recent betting trends in games played between the Tarleton State Texans and Utah Valley Wolverines
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Tarleton State Texans vs Utah Valley Wolverines game
Utah Valley Wolverines Preview
The Utah Valley Wolverines have a 16-7 record this season and are sitting in first place in the WAC. Utah Valley is coming off a 94-73 win over Utah. The Wolverines are 13-8 against the spread, and 11-10 in over/under, while having a 9-0 home record.
Offensively, Utah Valley is averaging 76.3 points per game, which ranks 126th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 69.6 points per game (115th). The Wolverines shoot 46.6% from the field (100th) and 32.9% from beyond the arc (250th). The Wolverines shoot 69.1% from the free throw line (270th) and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game (70th).
Dominick Nelson leads Utah Valley in scoring this season, with an average of 15.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Carter Welling adds 12.4 points and a team-high 5.8 rebounds per game.
Tarleton State Texans Preview
The Tarleton State Texans have a 10-14 record this season and are sitting in third place in the WAC. The Texans are coming off a 54-91 loss to Seattle. The Texans are 11-10 against the spread, and 9-12 in over/under while having a 1-11 road record.
Offensively, Tarleton State is averaging 64.7 points per game, which ranks 352nd in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 71 points per game (165th). The Texans shoot 44.2% from the field (211th) and 33.5% from beyond the arc (202nd). The Texans shoot 74.5% from the free throw line (90th), and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game (356th).
Bubu Benjamin leads Tarleton State in scoring this season, with an average of 15.4 points and 5 rebounds, while Keitenn Bristow adds 13.5 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Valley Wolverines will win
- Utah Valley has won each of its last nine games at UCCU Center.
- Tarleton State has lost seven of its last eight road games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of Tarleton State’s last six games.
Why the Tarleton State Texans will win
- Tarleton State has won each of its last seven day games against the Western Athletic Conference.
- Tarleton State has won the first half in each of its last five day games against the Western Athletic Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tarleton State’s last 10 day games against the Western Athletic Conference has produced a total of 133+ points.
- Twelve of Utah Valley’s last 13 day games have produced a total of 133+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Utah Valley ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.9).
- Utah Valley ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.6).
- Tarleton State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (18.1).
- Tarleton State ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (13.0).
Tarleton State Texans vs Utah Valley Wolverines Prediction
Utah Valley is 5-3 in their last 8 meetings against Tarleton State, and are 5-3 against the spread. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Utah Valley won 63-60 on the road, covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
In this Tarleton State Texans vs Utah Valley Wolverines Prediction, Utah Valley is coming as huge -13 home favorites. Utah Valley is rightfully favored, as they have a superior record this season, and have been perfect in their 9 home games this season, while Tarleton State is terrible on the road. the Wolverines are coming in excellent form, as they are 9-1 in their last 10 games and 8-1 against the spread, and I expect them to take care of business today. Take the Utah Valley Wolverines and lay the points at home.