Iowa State Cyclones vs. TCU Horned Frogs Betting Prediction 02/23/19

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The 19th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (19-7, 8-5 Big 12) will be at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena to meet the TCU Horned Frogs (17-9, 5-8 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Iowa State Cyclones vs. TCU Horned Frogs ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Horned Frogs fell to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 68-61, while the Cyclones were defeated by the Baylor Bears, 73-69.

Iowa State did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (9-11; 81.8 percent) while TCU had a better effective field goal percentage (0.481 vs. 0.474). TCU rallied around Alex Robinson, who recorded 19 points and five assists. Marial Shayok, meanwhile had a solid performance for Iowa State, putting up 20 points.

In their first matchup this year, Kendric Davis led the Horned Frogs to a 92-83 win. He put up 22 points. The Horned Frogs’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Cyclones. TCU had a rate of 14.0, while Iowa State posted a mark of 17.1.

The offensive glass could be a solid edge for TCU in this battle. The Horned Frogs rank 97th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.2 percent), while Iowa State ranks 220th in defensive rebounding percentage (71.1 percent).

Iowa State Cyclones at TCU Horned Frogs Free Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – TCU, ATS Winner – TCU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Iowa State averages 16.0 assists per game, which ranks 24th in the nation. TCU ranks 209th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
  • The Cyclones are 12th in the NCAA with 4.8 steals allowed per game while the Horned Frogs are 44th with 5.4 steals allowed per game.
  • TCU averages 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 116th in the NCAA. Iowa State ranks 125th in rebounds allowed per game (34.2).
  • The Cyclones rank 23rd in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Horned Frogs rank 143rd (3.8).
  • TCU averages 22.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 161st in the nation. Iowa State ranks 203rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cyclones’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 11.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Horned Frogs have scored an average of 72.4 points per game (0.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (7.7 above their season average).