Tarleton State vs. Southern Utah Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Feb. 19

The Tarleton State Texans (13-13, 4-9 WAC) face the Southern Utah Thunderbirds (9-17, 5-8 WAC) on February 19, 2026 at EECU Center. The Texans are favored by 5.5 points as they look to stop a losing trend. They're 2-8 in their last 10 games. The matchup's point total is set at 145.5.

Tarleton State enters this matchup following a 65-62 victory over Abilene Christian in overtime on Monday. Kade Douglas scored a team-high 24 points for Tarleton State in the win. Southern Utah's last contest on Saturday ended in a 78-73 victory against UT Arlington. In Southern Utah's win, Elijah Duval led the team with 20 points (adding two rebounds and three assists).

Tarleton State vs. Southern Utah Odds and Game Time

• When: Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
• Where: EECU Center in Stephenville, Texas
• Spread favorite: Tarleton State -5.5
• Over/Under: 145.5 points

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• TV Channel: ESPN+
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Betting the Over/Under: Tarleton State vs. Southern Utah

• Tarleton State and its opponents have combined to go over Thursday's total of 145.5 points 11 times this season.
• This season, 15 of Southern Utah's games have ended with a combined score higher than 145.5 points.
• The Texans average 75.3 points per game against the Thunderbirds' 76.1, amounting to 5.9 points over the contest's over/under of 145.5.
• These two teams surrender a combined 152.1 points per game, 6.6 more than this contest's over/under.
• On average, Tarleton State has had a 147.8-point over/under in its games this season, 2.3 more points than the over/under in this matchup.
• A difference of 10.2 points separates the average over/under in Southern Utah's games (155.7 points) and this game's over/under (145.5).

Betting the Spread: Tarleton State vs. Southern Utah

• In Tarleton State's 22 games this year, it has 13 wins against the spread.
• The Texans have always covered the spread this season when favored by 5.5 points or more.
• In Southern Utah's 23 games this season, it has 12 wins against the spread.
• The Thunderbirds have an against the spread record of 9-9 in their 18 games as an underdog of 5.5 points or more this season.
• At home this season, Tarleton State is 5-4 overall and 5-4 against the spread.
• At home, as a 5.5-point favorite or more, Tarleton State is unbeaten ATS (1-0).
• Southern Utah is 2-13 overall, and 8-7 against the spread, on the road.