TCU Horned Frogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Prediction 01/25/20

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It will be a meeting between two exceptional defenses when the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-4) go head-to-head against the TCU Horned Frogs (13-5) at Bud Walton Arena. The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020, and will air on ESPN2.

TCU Horned Frogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Razorbacks were beaten by the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 77-70, while the Horned Frogs were victorious over the 18th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 65-54.

TCU played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.224 (above their season average of 0.151) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 32.6). For those same stats, Texas Tech was 0.118 and 20.7, respectively. Arkansas, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 15.2). Arkansas was led by Mason Jones, who recorded 20 points and seven rebounds. Desmond Bane had a good outing for TCU, finishing with 27 points and six rebounds.

This battle figures to be low-scoring as a pair of the NCAA’s best defenses face off. Arkansas ranks 12th in defensive efficiency (87.9) and TCU is 43rd (91.8).

TCU Horned Frogs at Arkansas Razorbacks Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Arkansas, ATS Winner – TCU, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Arkansas ranks 11th in assists allowed per game (9.6) while TCU ranks 222nd (15.2).
  • The Razorbacks average 4.7 blocks per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. The Horned Frogs rank 77th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
  • Arkansas ranks 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while TCU ranks 47th (5.6).
  • The Horned Frogs rank 77th in rebounds allowed per game (33.4) while the Razorbacks rank 232nd (38.5).
  • Arkansas ranks 18th in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while TCU ranks 72nd (19.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Razorbacks have scored an average of 72.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (8.3 above their season average).
  • The Horned Frogs have been outscored by an average of 5.4 points in their last five games. For the season, TCU has defeated opponents by an average of 7.3 points.