TCU vs Utah Basketball Odds

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The Horned Frogs will play the Utes on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 2:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, TCU and Utah are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, TCU currently has a 94.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Utah is 92.67.
  • Away TCU - TCU starts this game with a 1-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Utah - Utah meets TCU boasting a 7-3 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - TCU currently ranks 4th (0.250) in the Big 12 Conference, with Utah now standing 5th (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big 12 Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - TCU has a 0.647 overall win percentage, with Utah matching up with a 0.471 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - TCU currently possesses 11-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Utah has tallied a 8-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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11-6 TCU faces 8-9 Utah. Conference records crucial for tournament seeds.

TCU 1-3 Big 12, Utah 0-4. Both teams on losing streaks. We're doomed! Review the tables below for point spread, total, and moneylines.

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Best Horned Frogs at Utes Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Utah		Favorite

TCU
+4.5 -105 BetMGM
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-4.5 -115 BetMGM
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TCU has a -4.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Utah has a +4.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. Utah is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
154.5 o -115 BetMGM
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154.5 u -105 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 154.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 154.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Utah		Favorite

TCU
+170 BetMGM
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-210 BetMGM
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TCU is the -210 moneyline favorite. Risk $210 to win $100 on TCU at BetMGM. Utah is the +170 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $170 on Utah. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the TCU vs Utah College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

TCU is a -4.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Utah is a +4.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the TCU vs Utah College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

The best over line is 154.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 154.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the TCU vs Utah College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th, 2026?

TCU is a -210 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Utah is a +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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TCU
Utah
1/17/26 2:00pm EST
-4.5 -115+4.5 -105
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Underdog Utah - Utah bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A +4.5 Utah underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.

Favorite TCU - TCU bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A -4.5 TCU favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

TCU at Utah Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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TCU
Utah
First to 5 Points
1/17/26 2:00pm EST
-135-102Bet
TCU
Utah
First to 10 Points
1/17/26 2:00pm EST
-145+105Bet
TCU
Utah
First to 15 Points
1/17/26 2:00pm EST
-155+110Bet
TCU
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Game to Overtime
1/17/26 2:00pm EST
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Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - TCU, Utah
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
TCU13-90.5919-52-43-6+60.333L2
Utah9-120.4298-40-61-7+7.50.125L3

TCU & Utah Futures Odds

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TCU Championship Odds
2025-26 TCU NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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Utah Championship Odds
2025-26 Utah NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

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TCU & Utah Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the TCU vs Utah College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the TCU vs Utah Game.

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