The No. 23 TCU Horned Frogs (6-0) are off to a hot start and will try to stay unbeaten when they take on the Belmont Bruins (4-3) at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena. The Over/Under (O/U) for the game has been set at 149.5 points with TCU opening as a 12.5-point favorite. Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.
Belmont Bruins at TCU Horned Frogs Odds Preview
The Bruins lost to the Lipscomb Bisons in their last matchup, 74-66. Belmont’s Dylan Windler recorded 13 points and 11 rebounds in the contest. Lipscomb had an effective field goal percentage of 0.561 (above their season average of 0.448). Belmont, on the other hand, held the Bisons to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.2 (below their season average of 32.0).
The last time the Horned Frogs played, they beat the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 89-79. TCU rallied around Kenrich Williams, who finished with 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Horned Frogs had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 53.1 (above their season average of 28.1) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.568 vs. 0.547).
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams clash. Dating back to last season, the Horned Frogs rank 42nd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent), while Belmont ranks 24th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.9 percent).
There does not appear to be a trend for either of these teams in terms of going over or under the O/U total. Looking at straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) records, the Horned Frogs have a substantial advantage. They are 6-0 SU and 3-3 ATS, while the Bruins are 4-3 SU and 3-2-1 ATS.
Belmont Bruins vs. TCU Horned Frogs Free Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – TCU, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
- The Horned Frogs rank 53rd in blocks per game (4.6) while the Bruins rank 237th (2.6).
- TCU is 28th in the nation with 31.8 rebounds allowed per game while Belmont is 53rd with 32.9 rebounds allowed per game.
- Belmont ranks 39th in assists per game (15.8) while TCU ranks 262nd in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- The Horned Frogs rank 93rd in steals per game (6.8) while the Bruins rank 289th (4.4).
- Belmont ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.0) while TCU ranks 194th (20.5).
