The 11th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (23-5, 11-4 Big 12) head to Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena to meet the TCU Horned Frogs (18-10, 6-9 Big 12). The Red Raiders will try to lengthen their six-game winning streak. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. TCU Horned Frogs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Horned Frogs lost to the West Virginia Mountaineers, 104-96, while the Red Raiders beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 84-80.
Texas Tech played a nearly perfect game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.373 (above their season average of 0.244) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 29.0). For those same stats, Oklahoma State had marks of 0.172 and 15.8, respectively. TCU, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.531 vs. 0.500). TCU was lifted by Kouat Noi, who had 17 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Jarrett Culver fueled Texas Tech with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Culver led the Red Raiders to an 84-65 win. He scored a game-high 18 points. The Red Raiders’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Horned Frogs. Texas Tech had a rate of 9.7, while TCU posted a mark of 18.7.
The offense of TCU will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Texas Tech. The Horned Frogs rank 128th in offensive efficiency, while the Red Raiders are first in defensive efficiency. The Red Raiders figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Texas Tech Red Raiders at TCU Horned Frogs Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Tech, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Tech ranks third in assists allowed per game (9.2) while TCU ranks 214th (14.9).
- The Horned Frogs rank 160th in three pointers attempted per game (22.3) while the Red Raiders rank 253rd (19.6).
- TCU ranks 70th in steals per game (7.1) while Texas Tech ranks 124th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Red Raiders rank 18th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Horned Frogs rank 149th (3.8).
- Texas Tech ranks 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while TCU ranks 132nd (34.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Red Raiders’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.6, up from 14.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Horned Frogs have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (1.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (11.3 above their season average).
