| MATCHUP | Utah Tech Trailblazers | California Baptist Lancers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-10 | 13-6 |
| Spread | +8.5 -108 | -8.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +320 | -410 |
| Total | Over 143.5 (-108) | Under 143.5 (-112) |
| Where | Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, Riverside, CA | |
| When | Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Utah Tech Trailblazers and California Baptist Lancers meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center. Here’s a Utah Tech vs California Baptist Prediction. This article will include a Utah Tech vs California Baptist Pick.
Utah Tech Trailblazers Betting Preview
The Utah Tech Trailblazers beat Tarleton State, lost to UT Arlington, and they play Southern Utah next. Utah Tech has split its last 10 games.
The Utah Tech Trailblazers are averaging 76.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Ethan Potter is averaging 16.4 points and 7.6 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 2.9 assists. The Utah Tech Trailblazers are shooting 31.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Tech Trailblazers are allowing 29.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
California Baptist Lancers Betting Preview
The California Baptist Lancers beat Southern Utah and Abilene Christian, and they play Utah Valley next. Cal Baptist has won 3 straight games.
The California Baptist Lancers are averaging 77.2 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 73.3 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Dominique Daniels Jr. is averaging 20.3 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Martel Williams is averaging 14.5 points and 4.6 rebounds. Jayden Jackson is dishing 2.1 assists and Devon Malcolm is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The California Baptist Lancers are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The California Baptist Lancers are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game.
Why the California Baptist Lancers will win
- California Baptist has won each of its last 12 games at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Utah Tech has lost 15 of its last 18 night games against the Western Athletic Conference.
- Utah Tech has lost the first half in three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Utah Tech’s last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Eight of California Baptist’s last nine night games against the Western Athletic Conference have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- California Baptist ranks T16th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.8).
- California Baptist ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.9).
- Utah Tech ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.6).
- Utah Tech ranks T39th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.6).
Utah Tech vs California Baptist Prediction
California Baptist is the more talented balanced team and is undefeated at home. It should be favored. However, Utah Tech is no pushover as it has 3 road wins this season and that includes upset wins over Abilene Christian and Weber State. Utah Tech can score the ball at a decent clip and Cal Baptist has allowed teams to hang around this season. California Baptist is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when an underdog of 5 or more points. I’ll grab the free buckets with Utah Tech.