TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas State Wildcats ATS Prediction 03/14/19

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The 15th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats (24-7, 14-4 Big 12) will be in the Big 12 Conference Tourney at Sprint Center when they clash against the TCU Horned Frogs (20-12, 8-11 Big 12). Action begins at 2:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.

TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas State Wildcats Betting Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Wildcats were victorious over the Oklahoma Sooners 68-53, while the Horned Frogs edged the Oklahoma State Cowboys 73-70.

TCU dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.3 (below their season average of 31.3) and a free throw rate of 0.161 (below their season average of 0.219). For those same stats, Oklahoma State was 24.3 and 0.129, respectively. Kansas State, meanwhile, dominated every stat category in their game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 15.8) and a free throw rate of 0.121 (matching their season average). Oklahoma recorded marks of 17.7 and 0.075, respectively, for those same stats. Kamau Stokes fueled Kansas State with 19 points and six assists. Meanwhile, TCU was lifted by Kouat Noi, who finished with 20 points and seven rebounds.

TCU might have trouble scoring as they battle against one of the country’s best defenses. Kansas State currently ranks seventh in defensive efficiency, while the Horned Frogs rank 139th in offensive efficiency.

TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas State Wildcats Betting Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Kansas State ranks 58th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while TCU ranks 239th (14.9).
  • The Horned Frogs average 7.1 steals per game, which ranks 70th in the NCAA. The Wildcats rank 124th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
  • The Horned Frogs rank 36th in blocks per game (4.4) while the Wildcats rank 199th (2.2).
  • TCU ranks 115th in rebounds per game (36.3) while Kansas State ranks 240th (33.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Horned Frogs have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. For the season, TCU has defeated opponents by an average of 4.2 points.
  • During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 55.0 points per game (4.1 below their season average).