Utah Tech Trailblazers vs. Tarleton State Tigers Picks and Prediction for Saturday, February 21, 2026
Use Code WWWC A pair of teams looking to pick up a victory take to the hardwood in a WAC tilt in the Lone Star State as the Utah Tech Trailblazers are on the road as they travel to take on the Tarleton State Tigers Saturday afternoon and we have you covered with our Utah Tech vs. Tarleton State prediction. Utah Tech fell 63-50 on the road at UT Arlington in their previous contest Thursday night, failing to cover the line as a 5.5-point underdog. Tarleton State picked up a 78-74 win at home over Southern Utah Thursday night, failing to cover as a 4.5-point favorite, their last time out. In the all-time series between the schools, the Tigers hold a 7-4 advantage though the Trailblazers have taken both meetings this season, including a 65-59 road win in the most recent meeting this season January 31. Read more about this Utah Tech vs. Tarleton State prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Get our top NCAAB Betting Picks and increase your bankroll!
Utah Tech Seeking Three-Game Season Sweep
Utah Tech saw their six-game win streak snapped as they were beaten on the road by UT Arlington in their previous game Thursday night. The Trailblazers fell to 16-12 overall and stand tied for second in the WAC with a 9-5 mark in conference play. Against UT Arlington, Utah Tech led by as many as two but gave up a 9-0 run to trail 33-26 at the half. The Trailblazers sliced the deficit to three midway through the second half but couldn’t get closer as the Mavericks pulled away down the stretch. Utah Tech was limited to 34% shooting, including six of 26 from three-point range, and lost the rebounding battle 43-27 in the game. Ethan Potter led the Trailblazers with 16 points and 11 rebounds in the loss.
The Trailblazers enter this game 177th in the nation in scoring offense as they put up an average of 76 points per game. Utah Tech is 244th in the nation in rebounding with 34.6 boards a night while they are 156th in assists by dishing out an average of 14.4 per game. The Trailblazers are average on the defensive end of the floor, ranking 160th in scoring defense as they give up an average of 73.2 points per game. Ethan Potter leads the team in scoring as he averages 15.8 points plus eight rebounds per game. Noah Bolanga (12.7 points, six rebounds), Chance Trujillo (11.1 points, 3.3 rebounds), Jusaun Holt (10.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists) and Madiba Owona (9.7 points) are secondary scoring options. Tanner Davis, Dario Domingos, Britton Berrett and Samuel Ariyibi are all important depth pieces for coach Jon Judkins. Utah Tech is shooting 46.8% from the field as a team on the season, putting them 95th in Division I. The Trailblazers knock down an average of 7.7 three-pointers a night (192nd) and hit 33.9% of their attempts from beyond the arc, which is 196th in the country. Utah Tech is mediocre at the free throw line as they convert 71.5% of their attempts on the season, leaving them 215th in the country in that department.
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Tigers Hoping to Earn Third Straight Win
Tarleton State won back-to-back games for the first time in 2026 as they earned the win over Southern Utah Thursday night at home. The Tigers ran their record to 14-13 overall and stand tied for fifth in the WAC with a 5-9 conference mark. Against Southern Utah, Tarleton State found themselves down 7-2 early and faced their biggest deficit at 23-12 with 12:31 to play in the first half. The Texans still trailed 30-22 with 8:53 to play in the first half before going on a 22-6 run to take a 44-36 margin at the half. They led by as many as 10 in the second half and didn’t let the lead drop below two en route to the win. Tarleton State shot 54.1% from the field, including one of six from beyond the arc, and forced 15 turnovers in the game. Andy Sigiscar led the Tigers with 15 points in the win.
The Tigers enter this game 199th in the nation in scoring offense with an average of 75.4 points per game this season. Tarleton State collects 32.8 rebounds per game and dishes out an average of 11.2 assists per contest. The Tigers are above average on the defensive end of the floor by allowing an average of 72.6 points a game, leaving them 137th in the nation. Dior Johnson leads the team with 23.6 points plus 2.9 rebounds per contest this season. Cam McDowell (13.9 points), Freddy Hicks (9.3 points, 5.4 rebounds) and Chris Mpaka (eight points, 5.3 rebounds) are solid secondary scoring options. Andy Sigiscar, Leroy Kelly IV, DJ Dormu, Kade Douglas, Kaia Isaac, Jordan Mizell and Ocypher Owens are key role players for coach Billy Gillespie. Tarleton State shoots 45.8% from the floor as a team this season. The Tigers connect on an average of 4.5 three-pointers a night while shooting 31.3% from beyond the arc. Tarleton State is above average at the free throw line as they cash in 75.2% of their attempts at the stripe.
Key Injuries for Tarleton State:
- Guard Dior Johnson (undisclosed) is questionable.
Utah Tech vs. Tarleton State Pick
Utah Tech vs. Tarleton State Spread Pick
- Tarleton State -2.5 (4 units)
Utah Tech has won the first two meetings between the teams this season, prevailing 75-71 at home January 17 and 65-59 on the road January 31. With that said, it’s tough to get overly excited as the Trailblazers saw their six-game win streak snapped in a game where they scored only 50 points their last time out. Utah Tech is just 5-9 on the road this season and has had their problems this season, including a six-point win over Mississippi Valley State, the worst team in Division I. Tarleton State has missed Johnson but playing at home, where they are 10-4 on the year with revenge in mind, carries the Tigers to a tight win.
Utah Tech vs. Tarleton State Over/Under Pick
- Under 143.5 (4 units)
Utah Tech enters this game having seen the under post a 13-12 mark in their 25 games with a posted total this season. The Trailblazers are 196th in three-point shooting but they are 91st in two-point shooting (54.8%), contributing to them ranking 95th in field goal percentage this season. Utah Tech is 272nd in offensive rebounds per game (10) and they are below average in terms of tempo as they are 250th in adjusted tempo with 66.2 possessions a game. Tarleton State has seen the under post a 12-11 mark in their 23 games with a posted number this season. The Tigers are 275th in offensive efficiency and 133rd in defensive efficiency this season. While Tarleton State is 287th in effective field goal percentage (49.6%) and 357th in turnovers per game (14.8), the team is decent on the defensive end of the floor. The Tigers lead the nation in steals (11) and forced turnovers (18.6) per game on the year. Tarleton State is a fast-paced team as they are 65th in tempo with 69.7 possessions a night. Four straight meetings have stayed under the number and the teams combined for just 124 points in the most recent meeting last month. Take the under in this contest.
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