The Iowa State Cyclones (7-5) will be at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena to clash with the TCU Horned Frogs (9-3) in a Big 12 matchup. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Iowa State Cyclones at TCU Horned Frogs ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Horned Frogs had no trouble getting past the George Mason Patriots, 87-53, while the Cyclones lost a winnable game to the Florida A&M Rattlers, 70-68.
The Horned Frogs, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.512, had a fantastic mark of 0.702 and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 52.0 (above their season average of 33.7). Iowa State, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (10-14; 71.4 percent). TCU’s Desmond Bane led the way, recording 30 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Rasir Bolton played a pivotal role for Iowa State with 29 points.
The Horned Frogs dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last game, TCU won 75-72. TCU’s 0.233 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Iowa State, who had a mark of 0.116. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
TCU could own the offensive glass in this showdown. The Horned Frogs rank 37th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent), while Iowa State ranks 314th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.5 percent). Also, the Cyclones rank 14th in turnover percentage (15.9 percent), while the Horned Frogs rank 14th in opponents’ turnover percentage (25.8 percent).
Iowa State at TCU Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Iowa State ranks 22nd in assists per game (16.6) while TCU ranks 201st in assists allowed per game (14.8).
- The Horned Frogs rank 18th in steals per game (9.3) while the Cyclones rank 119th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Iowa State ranks 10th in blocks allowed per game (2.1) while TCU ranks 79th (3.3).
- The Horned Frogs rank 85th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Cyclones rank 230th (38.7).
- TCU ranks 36th in three pointers attempted per game (26.8) while Iowa State ranks 153rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Horned Frogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, down from 13.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 76.0 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.6 below their season average).
