TCU Horned Frogs at Texas Longhorns Betting Prediction 03/09/19

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The Texas Longhorns (16-14, 8-9 Big 12) welcome the TCU Horned Frogs (18-12, 6-11 Big 12) to Frank Erwin Special Events Center as the regular season comes to an end. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.

TCU Horned Frogs at Texas Longhorns ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Longhorns got blown out by the eighth-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 70-51, while the Horned Frogs lost to the 18th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats, 64-52.

TCU forced Kansas State into a turnover percentage of 19.1 (above their season average of 15.7) while Texas held Texas Tech to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 29.3). Matt Coleman III had a good outing for Texas, recording 16 points. Meanwhile, TCU was lifted by Kevin Samuel, who put up 17 points and seven rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Kouat Noi led the Horned Frogs to a 65-61 win. He recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. TCU’s 0.203 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Texas, who had a mark of 0.069.

There’s a decent chance that TCU struggles to create turnovers. Texas ranks 54th in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.7 percent), while TCU forces the 157th-most turnovers (19.3 percent).

TCU vs. Texas Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Texas, ATS Winner – Texas, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Texas ranks 42nd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while TCU ranks 230th (15.2).
  • The Longhorns rank 62nd in three pointers attempted per game (25.2) while the Horned Frogs rank 91st in three pointers allowed per game (21.1).
  • TCU ranks 111th in rebounds per game (36.2) while Texas ranks 123rd in rebounds allowed per game (34.4).
  • The Longhorns average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. The Horned Frogs rank 145th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
  • Texas ranks 34th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while TCU ranks 81st (5.9).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Horned Frogs have scored an average of 70.0 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (9.4 above their season average).
  • The Longhorns’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.4, down from 4.7 for the season.