| MATCHUP | Utah Tech Trailblazers | California Baptist Lancers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 9-8 | 11-6 |
| Where | Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center, Riverside, CA | |
| When | Thursday, January 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
California Baptist Lancers Preview
California Baptist Lancers have a 10-6 record this season and are tied for 7th place in WAC. They have a 6-0 home record and are coming off an 81-76 away loss against Tarleton State. Their previous three games were a 63-51 away loss against UT Arlington, a 73-66 away loss against Utah Valley and a 74-67 home win against Sacramento State.
Offensively, California Baptist averages 73.3 points per game, while allowing 70.9 points per game defensively. The Lancers shoot with 44% from the field and grab 40.0 rebounds per game, while dishing out 11.3 assists per game. They average 2.1 blocks per game and 5.8 steals per game defensively.
Dominique Daniels Jr. leads California Baptist in scoring, with an average of 21.1 points per game, while shooting with 43.9% from the field and 88.4% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.5 assists. Thomas Ndong is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.3 per game.
Utah Tech Trailblazers Preview
Utah Tech Trailblazers have a 9-7 record this season and are tied for 1st place in WAC. They have a 3-5 home record and are coming off a 79-64 away win against Abilene Christian. Their previous three games were an 80-66 home win against Southern Utah, a 92-69 away loss against Creighton and an 82-80 away win against Weber State.
Offensively, Utah Tech averages 78.6 points per game, while allowing 72.8 points per game defensively. The Trailblazers shoot with 48% from the field and grab 35.2 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 3 blocks per game and 8.1 steals per game defensively.
Ethan Potter leads Utah Tech in scoring, with an average of 16.1 points per game, while shooting with 58.6% from the field and 76.8% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 7.4 rebounds. Jusaun Holt adds a team-high 2.8 assists per game.
Utah Tech Trailblazers @ California Baptist Lancers Betting Trends: January 8, 2026
Why the California Baptist Lancers will win
- California Baptist has won each of its last 10 games at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center.
- Utah Tech has lost 10 of its last 11 away games when playing with a rest advantage.
- California Baptist has won the first half in each of its last 10 games at Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler Events Center.
Why the Utah Tech Trailblazers will win
- California Baptist has lost each of its last four games against Conference opponents.
- Utah Tech has won four of its last five games.
- Utah Tech has won the first half in four of its last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Utah Tech’s last eight road games have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Six of California Baptist’s last seven night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
Utah Tech vs California Baptist Prediction
In this Utah Tech vs California Baptist Prediction, California Baptist is coming as -8.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season, but California Baptist has been undefeated at home, while Utah Tech has been below average on the road. California Baptist has back-to-back losses and are 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 games, while on the other hand, Utah Tech has been playing much better basketball, with a 4-1 record in its last 5 games and 5-1 against the spread, so I believe that they can keep this one close. Take Utah Tech and get the +8.5 points in this one.