Tarleton State vs Cal Baptist Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Tarleton State vs Cal Baptist

The Tarleton State Texans battle the California Baptist Lancers, with tip-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, February 5.

We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 141.5 points. Expect Tarleton State and Cal Baptist to surpass this number at -110.

Tarleton State Texans were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to Utah Tech Trailblazers by a 65-59 scoreline.

California Baptist Lancers won their last game 87-77 (OT). This was a road victory against UT Arlington Mavericks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 81-76 win for Tarleton State when they last played Cal Baptist. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Cal Baptist have won seven.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Cal Baptist	25-8	2410	2230	180	17-0	8-8	6W
Tarleton State	14-18	2385	2349	36	10-6	4-12	5L

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Tarleton State vs Cal Baptist Prediction & Picks

This Tarleton State vs Cal Baptist betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be wagering on the totals for this college matchup. Our pick is for Over 141.5 points to be scored at odds of -110 which makes plenty of appeal.

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Key Tarleton State vs Cal Baptist stats:

• The 141.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Tarleton State games on the road.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Tarleton State games on the road.
• The 141.5 line has been covered in the last 2 CBU games.

Over 141.5 Probability

If you go by the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Tarleton State 71 - 76 Cal Baptist

There are stacks of correct score lines on offer and we’re looking at the Lancers to achieve a winning scoreline of 76-71 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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Tarleton State vs Cal Baptist Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Cal Baptist are strong -588 favorites to win this college game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 85% chance of claiming victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Tarleton State are trading at +430.

9.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 139.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 139.5 at -105.

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Moneyline

Tarleton State

+430

CBU

-588

Point Spread

Tarleton State +9.5

-110

CBU -9.5

-110

Total Points

Under 139.5

-115

Over 139.5

-105

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Tarleton State Stats

Cal Baptist Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 142.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 138.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 64.10 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.30 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 134.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 133.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 138.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.50 pts and allowed 64.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 70.70 pts and allowed 63.10 pts in the last 10 home games

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Western Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Utah Valley	25-8	2646	2259	387	18-1	7-7	1L
Cal Baptist	25-8	2410	2230	180	17-0	8-8	6W
UT Arlington	18-14	2240	2134	106	10-5	8-9	1L
Utah Tech	19-15	2612	2548	64	12-4	7-11	1L
Tarleton State	14-18	2385	2349	36	10-6	4-12	5L
Abilene Christian	14-19	2321	2389	-68	11-6	3-13	1L
Southern Utah	10-22	2442	2544	-102	8-6	2-16	3L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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