A Big 12 blockbuster is set for Saturday afternoon when the Texas Tech Red Raiders (10-2, 0-0 in Bog 12) visit the #18 TCU Horned Frogs (11-1,0-0). Both teams are off to strong starts this season and should find themselves in the top half of the Big 12 standings. Below is my college basketball pick for Texas Tech vs TCU.
Texas Tech vs TCU Betting Pick
ℹ️ The Pick: | TCU -3.5 |
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This game will be played at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena at 12:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Why Bet TCU -3.5
✅ TCU is 6-1 against the spread in their last seven games.
✅ The Horned Frogs are 5-0 ATS in their last five home games.
✅ Texas Tech is 7-13 ATS in their last 20 games.
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Texas Tech Red Raiders
TCU Horned Frogs
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
TXTECH | Advanced Game Stats | TCU |
---|---|---|
67.2 | Pace | 70.6 |
112.0 | Off.Rate | 99.4 |
.346 | FTr | .357 |
.411 | 3PAr | .352 |
.569 | TS% | .537 |
50.9 | TRB% | 46.8 |
57.0 | AST% | 56.4 |
9.0 | STL% | 9.4 |
7.0 | BLK% | 8.7 |
.528 | eFG% | .503 |
14.4 | TOV% | 18.3 |
30.2 | ORB% | 28.6 |
.269 | TF/FGA | .249 |
Defense/Offense
TXTECH | Advanced Game Stats | TCU |
---|---|---|
67.2 | Pace | 70.6 |
102.8 | Off.Rate | 110.6 |
.266 | FTr | .351 |
.390 | 3PAr | .302 |
.519 | TS% | .554 |
49.1 | TRB% | 53.2 |
46.8 | AST% | 59.8 |
8.7 | STL% | 12.6 |
10.1 | BLK% | 10.2 |
.491 | eFG% | .519 |
14.7 | TOV% | 15.2 |
30.3 | ORB% | 35.5 |
.189 | TF/FGA | .256 |
Betting Trends
TXTECH | Betting Trends | TCU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
107.67 | Avg Score | 88.67 |
63.33 | Avg Opp Score | 57 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
72 | Avg Score | 91.33 |
65.33 | Avg Opp Score | 58.33 |
TXTECH | Betting Trends | TCU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
5-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
95.6 | Avg Score | 85.4 |
66.2 | Avg Opp Score | 59.4 |
AWAY | HOME | |
1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 5-0-0 |
1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
66.4 | Avg Score | 85.4 |
64.4 | Avg Opp Score | 57.6 |
TXTECH | Betting Trends | TCU |
---|---|---|
OVERALL | OVERALL | |
8-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 7-3-0 |
82.9 | Avg Score | 79.8 |
64.5 | Avg Opp Score | 59.7 |
AWAY | HOME | |
3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
4-6-0 | ATS W/L/P | 6-4-0 |
66.5 | Avg Score | 80 |
66.3 | Avg Opp Score | 59.2 |
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Texas Tech Red Raiders
Last time out, Texas Tech hosted the South Carolina State Bulldogs and easily won 110-71. This was a comfortable first game back from break for the Red Raiders and they made sure to make easy work of the Bulldogs. Texas Tech never trailed in the game, led by as many as 42 points, and covered the big 31.5-point spread.
Kevin Obanor had 24 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and one steal on the night. Daniel Batcho added 17 points, seven rebounds, one assist, two steals, and one block in the win.
Through 12 games, Texas Tech is scoring 81.7 points per game, shooting 51.0% from the field, and assisting on 16.1 made shots. The Red Raiders are allowing 62.3 points, grabbing 36.3 rebounds, blocking 3.2 shots, and stealing the ball 9.3 times.
TCU Horned Frogs
TCU welcomed the Central Arkansas Bears and blew them out, winning 103-57. This game was over from the start and it got ugly fast for Central Arkansas. The Horned Frogs won the first half by 24 points and kept their foot on the gas to win the second half by 22. TCU easily covered the 25.5-point spread.
Emanuel Miller had 20 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks on the night. Mike Miles Jr. added 21 points, two rebounds, five assists, and one steal in the blowout victory.
After 12 games, TCU is scoring 79.0 points per game, shooting 45.7% from the field, and assisting on 17.4 made shots. The Horned Frogs are allowing 61.3 points, grabbing 40.0 rebounds, blocking 5.2 shots, and stealing the ball 8.6 times.
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