FINAL
January 8, 2026 β’ UCCU Center
NCAAB PREVIEW β’ January 8, 2026
Featured Matchup
Hardwood Matchup: Southern Utah Thunderbirds meets Utah Valley Wolverines at UCCU Center.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Visiting Side
Utah Valley Wolverines
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
52%
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
VS
48%
Utah Valley Wolverines
Projected Score
SOU 76
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UTA 74
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
3 of 4 categories
- Southern Utah Thunderbirds controls the glass more effectively.
Southern Utah Thunderbirds
STAT
Utah Valley Wolverines
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Utah Valley Wolverines plays on familiar turf at UCCU Center.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Southern Utah Thunderbirds Could Win
Southern Utah Thunderbirds generates 74.0 points per game while shooting 46.1%.
Why Utah Valley Wolverines Could Win
Utah Valley Wolverines produces 78.9 points per game on 45.4% shooting.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Southern Utah Thunderbirds's more efficient shooting can break down the defense.
Game Details
UCCU Center
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Southern Utah Thunderbirds (45.5%)
Utah Valley Wolverines (54.5%)
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