A Big 12 blockbuster is set for Saturday afternoon when the #14 TCU Horned Frogs (14-4, 3-3 in Big 12) visit the #2 Kansas Jayhawks (16-2, 5-1). TCU has hit a bit of a rough patch as the have lost three of their last four games, while Kansas suffered their first loss in quite some time midweek. Below is my college basketball prediction for TCU vs Kansas.
TCU vs Kansas Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Kansas -8.5 |
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This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
Why Bet Kansas -8.5
✅ Kansas is 10-1 straight up in their last 11 games played.
✅ The Jayhawks are 16-0 in their last 16 home games.
✅ TCU is 0-12 in their last 12 games at Kansas.
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TCU Horned Frogs
Kansas Jayhawks
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
| TCU | Advanced Game Stats | KAN |
|---|---|---|
| 69.8 | Pace | 72.6 |
| 111.8 | Off.Rate | 93.7 |
| .341 | FTr | .310 |
| .346 | 3PAr | .371 |
| .546 | TS% | .484 |
| 55.0 | TRB% | 47.8 |
| 57.8 | AST% | 49.5 |
| 12.2 | STL% | 7.6 |
| 10.6 | BLK% | 5.7 |
| .533 | eFG% | .445 |
| 12.8 | TOV% | 15.4 |
| 35.3 | ORB% | 24.8 |
| .203 | TF/FGA | .220 |
Defense/Offense
| TCU | Advanced Game Stats | KAN |
|---|---|---|
| 69.8 | Pace | 72.6 |
| 92.1 | Off.Rate | 115.1 |
| .347 | FTr | .260 |
| .469 | 3PAr | .315 |
| .518 | TS% | .585 |
| 45.0 | TRB% | 52.2 |
| 53.4 | AST% | 61.2 |
| 7.2 | STL% | 9.3 |
| 3.7 | BLK% | 13.6 |
| .479 | eFG% | .567 |
| 20.0 | TOV% | 11.2 |
| 23.8 | ORB% | 25.4 |
| .249 | TF/FGA | .181 |
Betting Trends
| TCU | Betting Trends | KAN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
| 74 | Avg Score | 74.33 |
| 73.67 | Avg Opp Score | 72.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 2-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-3-0 |
| 76 | Avg Score | 70 |
| 80 | Avg Opp Score | 67.33 |
| TCU | Betting Trends | KAN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 75.4 | Avg Score | 74.8 |
| 75.4 | Avg Opp Score | 70.4 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
| 4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-4-0 |
| 76.6 | Avg Score | 72.4 |
| 79.2 | Avg Opp Score | 63.6 |
| TCU | Betting Trends | KAN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
| 6-3-1 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 79.3 | Avg Score | 78.1 |
| 68.4 | Avg Opp Score | 66.7 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 10-0-0 |
| 7-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-7-0 |
| 71.1 | Avg Score | 77.1 |
| 71.5 | Avg Opp Score | 65.6 |
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TCU Horned Frogs
Last time out, TCU visited the West Virginia Mountaineers and left with a poor 74-65 defeat. The Mountaineers jumped all over TCU in this one as they built a quick double-digit lead and led by 15 at halftime. It was much of the same for most of the second half, but the Horned Frogs did go on a late run to make it uncomfortable for a few minutes. TCU trailed by as many as 18 points, never led by more than two, and could not cover the +2.5-point spread.
Mike Miles Jr. had 21 points, one rebound, and two assists in the loss. Emanuel Miller added 13 points, five rebounds, one assist, and five steals on the night.
Through 18 games, TCU is scoring 77.3 points per game, shooting 46.2% from the field, and assisting on 16.3 made shots. The Horned Frogs are allowing 65.2 points, grabbing 36.9 rebounds, blocking 5.1 shots, and stealing the ball 8.9 times.
Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas visited the #13 Kansas State Jayhawks and lost a thrilling 83-82 overtime contest. This game will go down as one of the games of the year as they two teams looks like two of the five best teams in the country. The Wildcats led most of the game, but Kansas tied it up and got it to overtime late. Kansas had a chance to win late in overtime, but could not hit the clutch shot when ultimately needed. What a game. Kansas trailed by as many as 14 points, never led by more than two, and lost outright as -1.5-point road favorites.
Jalen Wilson went off for 38 points, nine rebounds, one assist, and two blocks in the defeat. Grady Dick added 16 points, seven rebounds, one assist, four steals, and two blocks on the night.
After 18 games, Kansas is scoring 77.2 points per game, shooting 46.9% from the field, and assisting on 17.6 made shots. The Jayhawks are allowing 66.2 points, grabbing 37.6 rebounds, blocking 4.1 shots, and stealing the ball 9.2 times.
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