Expect a defensive struggle when the TCU Horned Frogs (16-6, 4-5 Big 12) go head-to-head against the 17th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones (18-5, 7-3 Big 12) at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Iowa State Cyclones ATS Odds
Both teams won a close one over their last opponent. The Cyclones defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 75-74, while the Horned Frogs beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys 70-68.
The Horned Frogs held the Cowboys to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.7 (below their season average of 28.8) and had a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 16.4). The Cyclones, on the other hand, had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 27.5) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.524 vs. 0.492). Iowa State rallied around Marial Shayok, who contributed 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane played a key role for TCU with 26 points.
The Horned Frogs dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last matchup, TCU won 89-83. TCU’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Iowa State. The Horned Frogs had a rate of 0.640 while the Cyclones posted a mark of 0.532. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, this will be a matchup of two heavyweights. The elite Iowa State offense ranks 23rd in the NCAA in that metric at 0.555, while the elite TCU defense is ranked 57th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475).
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Iowa State Cyclones Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Iowa State averages 16.1 assists per game, which ranks 31st in the NCAA. TCU ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- The Horned Frogs average 21.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 166th in the country. The Cyclones rank 197th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
- The Cyclones rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Horned Frogs rank 119th (3.5).
- Iowa State ranks ninth in steals allowed per game (4.7) while TCU ranks 49th (5.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Horned Frogs have been outscored by an average of 6.8 points in their last five games. For the season, TCU has defeated opponents by an average of 7.2 points.
- During their last five games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
