It will be a showdown between two tremendous defenses when the TCU Horned Frogs (13-9, 4-5 Big 12) meet the third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (19-3, 8-1 Big 12) at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and will air on ESPN2.
Kansas Jayhawks at TCU Horned Frogs ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Horned Frogs lost to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 72-57, while the Jayhawks beat the Texas Longhorns, 69-58.
Kansas dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.233) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.3 (above their season average of 32.0). For those same stats, Texas recorded marks of 0.131 and 20.0, respectively. TCU, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 33.1). Desmond Bane had a good game for TCU with 14 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Kansas, meanwhile, was led by Udoka Azubuike, who recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds.
The Jayhawks dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Kansas won 82-77. The Jayhawks’ 27.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Horned Frogs, who had a rate of 22.9. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
TCU could have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this showdown. The Horned Frogs currently rank 340th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.163, while Kansas ranks 18th in FTA rate allowed (0.156).
Kansas Jayhawks vs. TCU Horned Frogs ATS Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- TCU ranks 51st in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while Kansas ranks 249th (25.1).
- The Jayhawks average 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 17th in the country. The Horned Frogs rank 113th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- TCU ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Kansas ranks 106th (6.4).
- The Jayhawks rank 70th in assists per game (14.3) while the Horned Frogs rank 230th in assists allowed per game (15.2).
- Kansas ranks 42nd in rebounds per game (38.8) while TCU ranks 144th (35.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jayhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, down from 14.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Horned Frogs have scored an average of 60.4 points per game (7.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
