California Baptist vs Tarleton Basketball Odds

The Lancers will play the Texans on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 5:00 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, California Baptist and Tarleton are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 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, California Baptist currently has a 97.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Tarleton is 98.33.
Away California Baptist - California Baptist starts this game with a 3-5 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the WAC Conference for away team wins.
Home Tarleton - Tarleton meets California Baptist boasting a 7-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 1st in the WAC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - California Baptist currently ranks 3rd (0.000) in the WAC Conference, with Tarleton now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 WAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - California Baptist has a 0.667 overall win percentage, with Tarleton matching up with a 0.667 overall win percentage.
Team Records - California Baptist currently possesses 10-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Tarleton has tallied a 10-5 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

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Gather 'round, muggles! California Baptist and Tarleton clash on Saturday.

Both teams are 10-5 overall, with conference records crucial for tournament seeding.

California Baptist is 0-2 in WAC, while Tarleton stands at 1-1.

The wizardly battle on the court will be intense, with streaks on the line.

California Baptist looks to break their losing streak against Tarleton, who aim to rebound.

Review the tables below for point spreads, totals, and moneylines for this showdown.

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Check each team's futures odds and current standings before placing your bets.

May the magic of the game bring victory to the worthiest team!

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**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog California Baptist	Favorite Tarleton
+2.5 -110 BetMGM Bet	-2.5 -110 BetMGM Bet

Tarleton has a -2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. California Baptist has a +2.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. California Baptist is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
145.5 o -105 BetMGM Bet	145.5 u -115 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 145.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 145.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog California Baptist	Favorite Tarleton
+118 BetMGM Bet	-145 BetMGM Bet

Tarleton is the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on Tarleton at BetMGM. California Baptist is the +118 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $118 on California Baptist. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the California Baptist vs Tarleton College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Tarleton is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while California Baptist is a +2.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the California Baptist vs Tarleton College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 145.5 -105 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -115 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the California Baptist vs Tarleton College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Tarleton is a -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and California Baptist is a +118 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
California Baptist Tarleton 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	+2.5 -110 -2.5 -110

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Underdog California Baptist - California Baptist bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +2.5 California Baptist underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.

Favorite Tarleton - Tarleton bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -2.5 Tarleton favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

California Baptist at Tarleton Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
California Baptist Tarleton First to 5 Points 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	-110 -125 Bet
California Baptist Tarleton First to 10 Points 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	-102 -135 Bet
California Baptist Tarleton First to 15 Points 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	+100 -140 Bet
California Baptist Tarleton Game to Overtime 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	Yes +750 No -2500 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - California Baptist, Tarleton
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
California Baptist	16-6	0.727	10-0	5-6	6-3	-	0.667	W6
Tarleton	11-11	0.500	8-4	3-7	2-7	+4	0.222	L6

California Baptist & Tarleton Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

California Baptist Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM California Baptist YR: futures available

Tarleton Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Tarleton YR: futures available

California Baptist & Tarleton Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the California Baptist vs Tarleton College Basketball Game

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