Texas Longhorns vs. TCU Horned Frogs Betting Prediction 01/29/20

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It will be a matchup between two exceptional defenses when the TCU Horned Frogs (13-6, 4-2 Big 12) square off with the Texas Longhorns (12-7, 2-4 Big 12) at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena. Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

Texas Longhorns vs. TCU Horned Frogs Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last contest. The Horned Frogs were beaten by the Arkansas Razorbacks, 78-67, while the Longhorns lost a winnable game to the LSU Tigers, 69-67.

Texas forced LSU into a turnover percentage of 20.3 (above their season average of 16.5) while TCU had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.9 (above their season average of 32.7). Kevin Samuel had a good game for TCU, recording 24 points and 18 rebounds. Texas was lifted by Jericho Sims, who recorded 14 points and seven rebounds.

The Horned Frogs held the advantage in this series last year, taking two out of three games. In the last contest, Texas won 58-44. Texas’ effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over TCU. The Longhorns had a rate of 0.472 while the Horned Frogs posted a mark of 0.317. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. TCU currently ranks 288th in possessions per game (67.2) and Texas is 311th (66.4).

Texas vs. TCU ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Tcu, ATS Winner – Texas, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Texas ranks 20th in assists allowed per game (9.9) while TCU ranks 215th (15.1).
  • The Longhorns rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Horned Frogs rank 79th (3.1).
  • Texas allows the fourth-fewest three pointers per game (15.3) while TCU ranks 53rd (19.3).
  • The Horned Frogs rank 129th in rebounds per game (36.3) while the Longhorns rank 251st (32.7).
  • TCU ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Texas ranks 112th (6.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Longhorns have been outscored by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
  • During their last five games, the Horned Frogs have scored an average of 59.2 points per game (10.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average).