TCU Horned Frogs vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys ATS Prediction 02/18/19

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The Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-16, 2-10 Big 12) and the TCU Horned Frogs (17-8, 5-7 Big 12) face off at Gallagher-Iba Arena. The Cowboys look to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, February 18, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.

TCU Horned Frogs at Oklahoma State Cowboys ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. The Cowboys fell to the Texas Longhorns, 69-57, while the Horned Frogs were defeated by the Oklahoma Sooners, 71-62.

TCU held Oklahoma to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0 (below their season average of 27.6) while Oklahoma State had a better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 16.7). Oklahoma State rallied around Thomas Dziagwa, who had 23 points. JD Miller, meanwhile was a key piece for TCU with 14 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Desmond Bane led the Horned Frogs to a 70-68 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. TCU won the rebounding battle. The Horned Frogs had 11 offensive rebounds and 34 total rebounds, while the Cowboys had six and 31, respectively.

The offense of Oklahoma State (244th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 102.6) will battle against the stingy defense of TCU (96th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 99.1). The Horned Frogs figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.

TCU Horned Frogs vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Free Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tcu, ATS Winner – TCU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • TCU ranks 83rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while Oklahoma State ranks 246th (25.0).
  • The Horned Frogs average 36.5 rebounds per game, which ranks 100th in the country. The Cowboys rank 159th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
  • TCU ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Oklahoma State ranks 99th (6.2).
  • The Horned Frogs rank 14th in assists per game (16.8) while the Cowboys rank 160th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
  • Oklahoma State ranks 66th in blocks per game (4.0) while TCU ranks 140th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Cowboys’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 14.4, up from 3.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Horned Frogs have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 78.8 points per game (12.2 above their season average).