Utah Valley Wolverines vs Southern Utah Thunderbirds predictions, Jan 08, 2026

Jan 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Thursday,

Utah Valley

Southern Utah

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In this upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Utah Valley Wolverines will host the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on January 8, 2026. The Wolverines come into this game in good form, having won four of their last five matches, showcasing their ability to perform consistently on the court. On the other hand, the Thunderbirds have struggled recently, failing to secure a victory in their last five games.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the Wolverines are clear favorites with a home advantage, sitting at 1.02 compared to the Thunderbirds at 13. This reflects the Wolverines’ strong form and overall superiority in this contest. If the predicted final score of 88:67 is anything to go by, it is expected that the Wolverines will dominate the game tactically and on the scoreboard.

However, in sports, anything can happen, and the Thunderbirds will undoubtedly be looking to turn their fortunes around in this matchup. It will be interesting to see how the two teams match up on the court and whether the Thunderbirds can defy the odds and pull off an upset against the Wolverines.

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Utah Valley
92.6%		 Southern Utah
7.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 88:67

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.01 11
WilliamHill 1.02 14
Best for US Customers 1.02 13

Latest Results

03.01.26 Abilene Christian Wildcats basketball – Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – 85:68
01.01.26 Tarleton State Texans basketball – Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – 85:91
29.12.25 Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – California Baptist Lancers basketball – 73:66
17.12.25 Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – Weber State Wildcats basketball – 90:74
13.12.25 Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – UC Santa Barbara Gauchos basketball – 68:53		 03.01.26 Southern Utah Thunderbirds basketball – Texas-Arlington Mavericks basketball – 77:86
29.12.25 Utah Tech Trailblazers basketball – Southern Utah Thunderbirds basketball – 80:66
18.12.25 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks basketball – Southern Utah Thunderbirds basketball – 65:57
13.12.25 Washington Huskies basketball – Southern Utah Thunderbirds basketball – 105:69
06.12.25 Oregon State Beavers basketball – Southern Utah Thunderbirds basketball – 81:70

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Utah Valley won 4.
  • Utah Valley is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Southern Utah is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Southern Utah may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Southern Utah has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Utah Valley is the undeniable favorite.
  • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Utah Valley won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 826:797. (average 75.1:72.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Utah Valley won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 483:442. (average 80.5:73.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.03.25 Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – Southern Utah Thunderbirds basketball – 100:59
    15.02.25 Southern Utah Thunderbirds basketball – Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – 68:70
    17.02.24 Southern Utah Thunderbirds basketball – Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – 75:78
    06.01.24 Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – Southern Utah Thunderbirds basketball – 80:62
    10.03.23 Utah Valley Wolverines basketball – Southern Utah Thunderbirds basketball – 88:89

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4 (17.92%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 7 (10.24%)

    3. Connecticut Huskies: 10.5 (6.83%)

    4. Iowa State: 12 (5.97%)

    5. Purdue Boilermakers: 13 (5.52%)

    6. Duke Blue Devils: 16 (4.48%)

    7. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 16 (4.48%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 16 (4.48%)

    9. Michigan State: 21 (3.41%)

    10. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (2.76%)

    11. Texas Tech: 31 (2.31%)

    12. Florida Gators: 31 (2.31%)

    13. Vanderbilt Commodores: 31 (2.31%)

    14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.31%)

    15. Louisville: 34 (2.11%)

    16. Alabama Crimson Tide: 36 (1.99%)

    17. Kansas Jayhawks: 41 (1.75%)

    18. Tennessee Volunteers: 51 (1.41%)

    19. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 51 (1.41%)

    20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.41%)

    21. North Carolina: 51 (1.41%)

    22. Kentucky Wildcats: 61 (1.18%)

    23. Baylor Bears: 101 (0.71%)

    24. Virginia Cavaliers: 101 (0.71%)

    25. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

    26. St. Johns Red Storm: 126 (0.57%)

    27. TCU: 151 (0.47%)

    28. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.47%)

    29. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.47%)

    30. UCLA: 151 (0.47%)

    31. Villanova Wildcats: 201 (0.36%)

    32. Indiana Hoosiers: 201 (0.36%)

    33. Missouri Tigers: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

    35. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    36. Virginia Tech: 251 (0.29%)

    37. UCF Knights: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Wisconsin Badgers: 251 (0.29%)

    39. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

    40. Ohio State Buckeyes: 251 (0.29%)

    41. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    42. Oklahoma State: 251 (0.29%)

    43. USC Trojans: 351 (0.2%)

    44. Wake Forest: 501 (0.14%)

    45. Butler Bulldogs: 501 (0.14%)

    46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

    47. Creighton: 501 (0.14%)

    48. Texas Longhorns: 501 (0.14%)

    49. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.14%)

    50. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.14%)

    51. Texas A&M: 501 (0.14%)

    52. Oregon Ducks: 501 (0.14%)

    53. California Golden Bears: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Boise State: 751 (0.1%)

    55. LSU: 751 (0.1%)

    56. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    57. Memphis Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

    58. Kansas State: 751 (0.1%)

    59. Washington Huskies: 751 (0.1%)

    60. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    61. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    62. Cincinnati Bearcats: 751 (0.1%)

    63. Arizona State: 751 (0.1%)

    64. Maryland Terrapins: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Marquette: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Colorado State: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    74. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    75. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    76. Georgia Tech: 1001 (0.07%)

    77. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    78. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    79. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 1001 (0.07%)

    80. Florida State: 1001 (0.07%)

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