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Tarleton State @ Utah Valley

Current Records: Tarleton State 6-8; Utah Valley 9-4

What to Know

The Utah Valley Wolverines and the Tarleton State Texans are set to square off in a WAC matchup at 4 p.m. ET Jan. 1 at UCCU Events Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Wolverines winning the first 73-60 at home on the road and Tarleton State taking the second 70-62.

Utah Valley was close but no cigar on Thursday as they fell 80-76 to the Abilene Christian Wildcats. That makes it the first time this season Utah Valley has let down their home crowd.

Meanwhile, the Dixie St. Trailblazers typically have all the answers at home, but on Thursday Tarleton State proved too difficult a challenge. Tarleton State wrapped up 2021 with an 83-69 win over the Trailblazers. It took eight tries, but the Texans can finally say that they have a victory on the road.

The Wolverines are the favorite in this one, with an expected 6.5-point margin of victory. Those burned by picking them against the spread on Thursday might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

Tarleton State's win lifted them to 6-8 while Utah Valley's loss dropped them down to 9-4. We'll see if Tarleton State can repeat their recent success or if Utah Valley bounces back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: UCCU Events Center -- Orem, Utah
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Wolverines are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Texans, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Wolverines as a 5.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Utah Valley and Tarleton State both have one win in their last two games.

  • Jan 30, 2021 - Tarleton State 70 vs. Utah Valley 62
  • Jan 29, 2021 - Utah Valley 73 vs. Tarleton State 60

Injury Report for Utah Valley

  • Trey Woodbury: Game-Time Decision (Knee)
  • Justin Harmon: Out (Hand)

Injury Report for Tarleton State

No Injury Information