Southern Utah vs Utah Tech Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Southern Utah (15-5) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Utah Tech (9-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Southern Utah / Utah Tech TV channel: ESPN+

The Southern Utah Thunderbirds (15-5) visit Burns Arena to take on the Utah Tech Trailblazers (9-12) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in St. George, UT.

Southern Utah is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Southern Utah vs. Utah Tech Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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Southern Utah vs. Utah Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Southern Utah-2.5 -115O 152.5 -110-155
Utah Tech +2.5 -105U 152.5 -110+125

Southern Utah vs Utah Tech Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Southern Utah will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Southern Utah vs Utah Tech Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Utah Tech will cover the spread with 56.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Southern Utah have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Southern Utah has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Southern Utah has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Southern Utah have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Southern Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Utah Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Utah Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 30 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Utah Tech has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Utah Tech have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)

Southern Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Utah has a 15-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.5 Units / 43.08% ROI).

  • 7-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.85 Units / -11.11% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI

Utah Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah Tech has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI).

  • 7-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.45 Units / -17.59% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Under for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI

Southern Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Utah has 23.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

Southern Utah has 22.7 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3

Southern Utah has an eFG% of 52% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 51%

Southern Utah has averaged 80.5 points per game (4,668 points/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Utah Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Tech has averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/21 games) this season — tied for 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Utah Tech is shooting 64% from the free throw line (293/457) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Utah Tech is shooting 45% (1,342/2,972) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 45%

Utah Tech is shooting 68% from the free throw line (847/1,244) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Southern Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Utah has averaged 22.0 defensive rebounds per game (461 rebounds/21 games) this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Southern Utah has 408 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among WAC Teams

Southern Utah has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,606/3,548) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Southern Utah has allowed 5.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Utah Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Tech has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,396/3,099) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Utah Tech has allowed an average of 1.30 points per shot (4,020 points/3,099 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Utah Tech has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (395/1,155) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%


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