How to watch Utah Tech vs. Tarleton State basketball game
Halftime Report
Tarleton State is on the road but looking no worse for wear. They have jumped out to a quick 25-19 lead against Utah Tech.
Tarleton State entered the matchup having won four straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make it five, or will Utah Tech step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon.
Who’s Playing
Tarleton State Texans @ Utah Tech Trailblazers
Current Records: Tarleton State 7-10, Utah Tech 5-11
How To Watch
- When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Burns Arena — St. George, Utah
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $23.10
What to Know
Tarleton State is 6-1 against Utah Tech since February of 2021, and they’ll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. Both will face off in a WAC battle at 9:00 p.m. ET at Burns Arena. The two teams worked hard to overcome the odds in their previous battles and are surely both feeling confident heading into this clash.
Utah Tech is hoping to do what Southern Utah couldn’t on Thursday: put an end to Tarleton State’s winning streak, which now stands at four games. Tarleton State walked away with a 74-66 victory over Southern Utah.
Meanwhile, there’s no place like home for Utah Tech, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road two weeks ago. They came out on top against UT Arlington by a score of 74-62 on Thursday.
Utah Tech was working as a unit and finished the game with 17 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as UT Arlington only posted eight.
Tarleton State’s win ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-10. As for Utah Tech, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-11.
Tarleton State is hoping to beat the odds on Saturday, as the experts think they’re headed for a loss. They might be worth a quick bet since they’re sitting on a five game streak of covering the spread when playing as the underdog.
Utah Tech and Tarleton State pleased both fans and bettors in their last matches by winning and covering the spread. Going forward, Utah Tech is expected to win a tight contest, barring any buzzer beaters. This will be their first time playing as the favorites at home this season.
Odds
Utah Tech is a slight 2.5-point favorite against Tarleton State, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 134.5 points.
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Series History
Tarleton State has won 6 out of their last 7 games against Utah Tech.
- Feb 29, 2024 – Tarleton State 85 vs. Utah Tech 74
- Jan 27, 2024 – Tarleton State 86 vs. Utah Tech 68
- Feb 11, 2023 – Tarleton State 75 vs. Utah Tech 71
- Jan 26, 2023 – Tarleton State 74 vs. Utah Tech 72
- Dec 30, 2021 – Tarleton State 83 vs. Utah Tech 69
- Feb 20, 2021 – Utah Tech 64 vs. Tarleton State 48
- Feb 19, 2021 – Tarleton State 77 vs. Utah Tech 59
