Match Analysis: Utah Tech Trailblazers vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-02-27
- Time: 2:00 AM UTC
- Location: Burns Arena, St. George, Utah
Game Overview
The Utah Tech Trailblazers host the Southern Utah Thunderbirds in a Western Athletic Conference (WAC) matchup. Southern Utah has a 6-3 all-time record against Utah Tech but has never won at Burns Arena. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in the conference.
Key Factors to Consider
- Southern Utah is 11-16 overall and 3-10 in the WAC, while Utah Tech is 6-21 overall and 2-10 in the WAC. Southern Utah's Jamir Simpson and Dominique Ford are key scorers, averaging 16.54 and 15.5 points per game, respectively. Utah Tech relies on Noa Gonsalves and Beon Riley, who average around 14 points per game.
- Southern Utah leads the all-time series 6-3, including a recent 76-74 win. However, they have never won at Burns Arena.
- No significant injury reports are available for either team.
- The game's outcome could be influenced by Southern Utah's need to improve their postseason chances and Utah Tech's desire to defend their home court.
- Both teams are motivated to win, but Southern Utah's push for postseason relevance might give them an edge in motivation.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Not provided | Southern Utah Thunderbirds | β β β ββ 55% |
Spread | Southern Utah +3 -110, Utah Tech -3 -110 | Southern Utah +3 | β β β ββ 58% |
Over_under | Over 145.5 -110, Under 145.5 -110 | Under 145.5 | β β β ββ 52% |
Predicted Outcome
Southern Utah Thunderbirds to win outright.
Predicted Score: Southern Utah 72, Utah Tech 70