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California Baptist Lancers vs Tarleton State Texans Betting Preview
California Baptist and Tarleton State meet Saturday afternoon at Wisdom Gym in Stephenville in a key conference matchup. Tipoff is set for 5:00 PM ET, with the game streaming on ESPN+. Both teams enter with identical 10-5 records, but the home-road split matters here. Tarleton State is 7-1 at home, while California Baptist sits at 3-5 away.
The market reflects that split, making Tarleton State a short home favorite. You can follow live movement and totals throughout the day on the NCAA basketball odds page.
California Baptist brings physicality and rebounding into the matchup. Tarleton counters with shot creation and free-throw pressure, especially at home.
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Line Movement and Odds
Tarleton State opened as a small favorite and remains at -2.5, with a moneyline near -153. California Baptist is priced at +127. The total sits at 144.5, reflecting two teams that play at a measured pace.
Public bettors tend to lean toward the home side in near pick’em conference games. Sharper action has been more split, especially with California Baptist’s strong underdog cover rate. For broader slate context, see the college basketball previews page.
Matchup Breakdown
California Baptist’s path starts on the glass. The Lancers rank top-60 nationally in rebounding and rely on second-chance points to stabilize scoring runs. Dominique Daniels Jr. is the primary offensive engine, coming off a 25-point outing while shooting efficiently. Martel Williams gives them a secondary scorer who can attack mismatches.
Tarleton State leans on perimeter creation. Dior Johnson averages over 22 points per game and has the ball late in close games. Cam McDowell adds interior scoring that prevents defenses from loading up on Johnson. At home, the Texans shoot with more confidence and draw fouls at a high rate.
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Injuries and Conditions
California Baptist
No major rotation changes reported.
Full details: California Baptist team page
Tarleton State
No key injuries reported.
Full details: Tarleton State team page
Indoor venue, no external factors.
Best Bets and Prediction
This profiles as a tight conference game. Tarleton State’s home efficiency and late-game free throws give them a slight edge, but California Baptist’s rebounding keeps them competitive throughout.
Projected Score: Tarleton State 78, California Baptist 74
Best Bet: Tarleton State -2.5
Secondary Lean: Under 144.5 due to pace and half-court reliance
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Small edges decide conference games.ewer scoring opportunities. Thus, the under seems a safer choice.
