The 18th-ranked TCU Horned Frogs (3-1) and their sensational offense welcome the Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-3) and their stifling defense. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, November 26, 2018.
Eastern Michigan Eagles at TCU Horned Frogs Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Horned Frogs fell to the Lipscomb Bisons, 73-64, while the Eagles were defeated by the Detroit Titans, 78-74.
Eastern Michigan had an offensive rebounding percentage of 51.1 (above their season average of 36.1) while TCU held Lipscomb to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.9 (below their season average of 21.3). TCU received a boost from Alex Robinson, who finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. James Thompson IV had a solid performance for Eastern Michigan, contributing 24 points and 14 rebounds.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of TCU takes on the top-notch defense of Eastern Michigan. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Horned Frogs rank 20th in offensive efficiency, while the Eagles are 55th in defensive efficiency.
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. TCU Horned Frogs Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Tcu, ATS Winner – TCU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- TCU ranks third in assists per game (18.6) while Eastern Michigan ranks 272nd in assists allowed per game (15.4).
- The Eagles rank ninth in steals per game (8.5) while the Horned Frogs rank 160th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- TCU ranks 143rd in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while Eastern Michigan ranks 258th (23.7).
- The Eagles average 6.3 blocks per game, which ranks third in the country. The Horned Frogs rank 240th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- TCU ranks 10th in rebounds allowed per game (30.5) while Eastern Michigan ranks 194th (35.6).
