Utah Tech vs Utah Valley Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 20

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  • Utah Valley (9-7) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Utah Tech (8-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • Utah Tech / Utah Valley TV channel: ESPN+

The Utah Tech Trailblazers (8-8) visit UCCU Events Center to take on the Utah Valley Wolverines (9-7) on Jan. 20. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Orem, UT.

Utah Valley is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Utah Tech vs. Utah Valley Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Utah Tech+9.5 -115O 139.5 -115+350
Utah Valley -9.5 -105U 139.5 -105-450

Utah Tech vs Utah Valley Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Utah Valley will win this college basketball game with 80.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Utah Tech vs Utah Valley Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Utah Tech will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Utah Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+4.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Utah Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Utah Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Utah Tech have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Utah Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 30 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Utah Valley have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 33 games (+7.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Utah Valley has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.70 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Utah Valley has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+4.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Utah Valley has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Utah Valley have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+3.35 Units / 21% ROI)

Utah Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah Tech has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units / -7.59% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI

Utah Valley Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah Valley has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -3.98% ROI).

  • 5-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.35 Units / -23.2% ROI
  • 7-9 when betting the Over for -2.85 Units / -16.19% ROI
  • 9-7 when betting the Under for +1.35 Units / 7.67% ROI

Utah Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Tech has averaged 14.8 turnovers per game (739 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Utah Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (654 assists/ 739 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Utah Tech is shooting 65% from the free throw line (236/363) this season — 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Utah Tech has made 401 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among WAC Teams

Utah Valley Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Valley has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (841 assists/ 713 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Utah Valley is shooting 31% from three (321/1,045) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Utah Valley has averaged 15.3 assists per game (841 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Utah Valley is shooting 53% from inside the arc (849/1,618) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 52%

Utah Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Tech has allowed 74.1 points per game (3,703 points/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 43rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.0

Utah Tech has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (3,703 points/2,869 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Utah Tech has forced 13.9 turnovers per game (696 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.4

Utah Tech has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (369/1,079) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Utah Valley Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Valley has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (3,799 points/3,387 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Utah Valley has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (3,799 points/3,387 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Utah Valley has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,375/3,387) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Utah Valley has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (1,375/3,387) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%


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