TCU vs Utah Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: TCU vs Utah

The TCU Horned Frogs face the Utah Utes, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 17.

Let’s go for Over 153.5 when TCU face Utah. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -110.

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TCU Horned Frogs were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 76-70 reverse against Brigham Young Cougars.

Utah Utes lost on the road in their last game. Texas Tech Red Raiders won 88-74.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Utah claim a 73-65 win over TCU. The previous 3 games featuring these teams have resulted in two TCU victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
TCU	11-6	1356	1170	186	9-4	2-2	3L
Utah	8-9	1363	1379	-16	8-3	0-6	5L

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TCU vs Utah Prediction & Picks

Explore our top TCU vs Utah betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of baskets being racked up during this college showdown, with our pick being Over 153.5 points in total. Odds of -110 look well worth taking for this outcome.

To deliver the best possible basketball picks, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date college hoops stats available.

Key TCU vs Utah stats:

• The 153.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 TCU games.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Utah games.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Utah games at home.
• The 153.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Utah games.

Over 153.5 Probability

According to the top betting apps, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

TCU 83 - 74 Utah

Rather than betting on the Frogs to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 83-74 triumph in their favor.

TCU vs 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, TCU might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -263 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Utah, you will find +215 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 156.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you’re going for Over 156.5, then the odds are -110.

The top basketball sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to most college games. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

TCU

-263

Utah

+215

Point Spread

TCU -5.5

-110

Utah +5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 156.5

-110

Over 156.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

TCU Stats

Utah Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 143.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 153.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.80 pts and allowed 70.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.60 pts and allowed 76.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 161.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 169.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 153.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.70 pts and allowed 83.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.30 pts and allowed 82.80 pts in the last 10 home games

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

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	17-0	1547	1170	377	12-0	5-0	17W
BYU	16-1	1488	1169	319	12-1	4-0	13W
Houston	16-1	1313	1008	305	12-1	4-0	10W
Iowa State	16-1	1471	1091	380	12-0	4-1	1L
UCF	14-2	1372	1206	166	11-1	3-1	2W
Texas Tech	13-4	1417	1245	172	11-1	2-3	2W
Oklahoma State	13-4	1503	1373	130	11-1	2-3	2L
Kansas	12-5	1324	1153	171	10-1	2-4	1W
Colorado	12-5	1436	1318	118	11-3	1-2	2L
Baylor	11-5	1419	1194	225	9-3	2-2	1W
West Virginia	11-6	1245	1074	171	11-2	0-4	1L
TCU	11-6	1356	1170	186	9-4	2-2	3L
Arizona State	10-7	1374	1350	24	7-4	3-3	1L
Cincinnati	9-8	1254	1121	133	9-3	0-5	1W
Kansas State	9-8	1456	1362	94	8-4	1-4	4L
Utah	8-9	1363	1379	-16	8-3	0-6	5L

• 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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