Tarleton State vs Southern Utah Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Tarleton State vs Southern Utah

The Tarleton State Texans go up against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Thursday, January 15.

We’re confident that Southern Utah can push for a victory and the +6.5 about them on the spread makes lots of appeal. Take -115 that they cover the line against Tarleton State.

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Tarleton State Texans lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Abilene Christian Wildcats 84-80.

Southern Utah Thunderbirds suffered a defeat in their last game. A 58-55 scoreline occurred on the road against California Baptist Lancers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tarleton State beat Southern Utah in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 75-58 scoreline. Tarleton State have three straight victories against Southern Utah. They have won 4 of the 6 previous head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Tarleton State	11-6	1363	1235	128	8-2	3-4	1L
Southern Utah	4-13	1280	1366	-86	4-2	0-11	7L

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Tarleton State vs Southern Utah Prediction & Picks

Step into Tarleton State vs Southern Utah with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that Southern Utah can outperform their odds in this college matchup. It leads us to a wager on the spread lines considering that +6.5 has been chalked up at -115.

The college basketball handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest stats to support every prediction.

Key Tarleton State vs Southern Utah stats:

• The +6.5 line has been covered by SUU in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by SUU in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Tarleton State in 4 consecutive games.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Tarleton State in 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Tarleton State in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line has been covered by SUU in 4 of their last 6 games against Tarleton State.

SUU +6.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

Southern Utah +6.5 @ -115 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Tarleton State 81 - 77 Southern Utah

For a fun bet, consider backing the Texans to claim a 81-77 win. Although it’s a speculative wager, we are expecting things to be close between the two teams.

Tarleton State vs Southern Utah Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 72% probability of winning this college game, Tarleton State might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -263 Moneyline betting odds. Southern Utah are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +215.

The current spread is 5.5 and total points is 151.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. The Over 151.5 selection is available to back at -108.

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Moneyline

Tarleton State

-263

SUU

+215

Point Spread

Tarleton State -5.5

-115

SUU +5.5

-105

Total Points

Under 151.5

-112

Over 151.5

-108

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Tarleton State Stats

Southern Utah Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 151.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.80 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.80 pts and allowed 75.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 151.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.20 pts and allowed 71.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Western Athletic	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Utah Valley	14-4	1502	1216	286	11-0	3-4	2W
UT Arlington	11-5	1166	1040	126	6-2	5-3	3W
Cal Baptist	12-6	1315	1262	53	9-0	3-6	2W
Tarleton State	11-6	1363	1235	128	8-2	3-4	1L
Abilene Christian	10-7	1247	1215	32	7-2	3-5	1L
Utah Tech	9-9	1405	1341	64	5-2	4-7	2L
Southern Utah	4-13	1280	1366	-86	4-2	0-11	7L

• 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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