Utah Tech vs Southern Utah Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 18, 2024, 12:22 PM
  • Southern Utah (10-4) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Utah Tech (8-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Utah Tech / Southern Utah TV channel: ESPN+

The Utah Tech Trailblazers (8-7) visit America First Event Center to take on the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (10-4) on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Cedar City, UT.

Southern Utah is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-105).

The Utah Tech vs. Southern Utah Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Utah Tech+4.5 -115O 154.5 -110+155
Southern Utah -4.5 -105U 154.5 -110-190

Utah Tech vs Southern Utah Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Southern Utah will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Utah Tech vs Southern Utah Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Utah Tech will cover the spread with 57.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Utah Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+6.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Utah Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 30 games (+6.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Utah Tech has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Utah Tech have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+3.80 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Utah Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Southern Utah has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.45 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Southern Utah has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Southern Utah have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Southern Utah has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games at home (+2.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Southern Utah has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.95 Units / 5% ROI)

Utah Tech Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Utah Tech has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / -18.83% ROI

Southern Utah Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Southern Utah has a 10-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.6 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 3-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.05 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 10-4 when betting the Over for +5.6 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 4-10 when betting the Under for -7 Units / -18.83% ROI

Utah Tech Offensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Tech has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (640 assists/ 726 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Utah Tech has a TS% of 47% since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 47%

Utah Tech is shooting 65% from the free throw line (222/341) this season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Utah Tech is shooting 69% from the free throw line (776/1,128) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among WAC Teams; League Avg: 71%

Southern Utah Offensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Utah has 22.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

Southern Utah has averaged 1.31 points per shot (4,297 points/3,275 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Southern Utah has averaged 1.31 points per shot (4,297 points/3,275 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among WAC Teams; League Avg: 1.28

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

Utah Tech Defensive Stats & Trends:

Utah Tech has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,270/2,815) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Utah Tech has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (3,628 points/2,815 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.23

Southern Utah Defensive Stats & Trends:

Southern Utah has 374 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th most among WAC Teams

Southern Utah has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,486/3,235) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among WAC Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Southern Utah has allowed an average of 1.25 points per shot (4,029 points/3,235 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Southern Utah has allowed 76.0 points per game (4,029 points/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 70.9


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