Utah Tech Trailblazers vs California Baptist Lancers Picks and Prediction for Friday March 13 2026
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The Utah Tech Trailblazers face the California Baptist Lancers in the WAC Tournament Semifinal on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:30 PM ET with television coverage on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily predictions and betting insights.
Utah Tech Riding Offensive Momentum into Semifinal
Utah Tech enters the WAC Tournament Semifinal with a 19-14 overall record and an 11-7 mark in WAC play. The Trailblazers advanced in the tournament after recently winning over Abilene Christian 80-74 in the quarterfinal round. Over their last five games, Utah Tech has recently won over Abilene Christian, Abilene Christian, and Tarleton while recently losing to Utah Valley and Southern Utah.
On the season, Utah Tech averages 76.9 points per game while allowing 74.6 points per contest. The Trailblazers shoot 47% from the field and average 34.3 rebounds with 14.4 assists per game. Defensively, Utah Tech contributes 3.2 blocks and 7.2 steals per contest while relying on active perimeter defense and balanced scoring to stay competitive.
In the quarterfinal victory over Abilene Christian, Ethan Potter delivered a dominant performance with 25 points and seven rebounds while shooting 10-of-15 from the field. Utah Tech shot an efficient 55% from the floor and 47% from three-point range while also converting 21-of-25 free throws. The Trailblazers will now face a short turnaround after playing the quarterfinal round, which could become a key factor late in this semifinal matchup.
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California Baptist Looks to Continue Strong Run
California Baptist enters the WAC Tournament Semifinal with a 23-8 overall record and a 13-5 mark in WAC play. The Lancers earned a bye into the semifinal round after finishing near the top of the conference standings. Over their last five games, California Baptist has recently won over Southern Utah, Abilene Christian, Tarleton, and UT Arlington while recently losing to Utah Valley.
On the season, California Baptist averages 72.9 points per game while allowing 67.6 points per contest. The Lancers shoot 43% from the field and average 40.2 rebounds with 10.4 assists per game. Defensively, California Baptist records 3.0 blocks and 5.4 steals per contest while relying heavily on rebounding and defensive discipline to control the pace.
In their most recent win over Southern Utah, Dominique Daniels Jr. led the Lancers with 32 points while Jonathan Griman led the team with 10 rebounds. California Baptist shot an impressive 53% from the field and dominated the glass with a 37-29 rebounding advantage. With the extra rest from the bye and strong rebounding ability, the Lancers enter the semifinal in a favorable position.
Utah Tech vs California Baptist Pick
Utah Tech vs California Baptist Spread Pick
- Pick: California Baptist Moneyline
California Baptist has been the more consistent defensive team throughout the season and enters the matchup with the benefit of extra rest after earning the tournament bye. The Lancers also hold a strong rebounding advantage and are capable of controlling the pace. With Utah Tech playing on short rest after a quarterfinal game, California Baptist has the edge to advance to the WAC Tournament final.
Utah Tech vs California Baptist Total Pick
- Pick: Over
I like the over in this matchup because both teams have shown the ability to shoot efficiently in their recent games. Utah Tech shot 55% from the field in the quarterfinal round while California Baptist shot 53% in its most recent victory. With both offenses playing well and the possibility of a faster pace early, the scoring potential looks favorable.
Final Score Prediction: California Baptist 79, Utah Tech 74
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