The TCU Horned Frogs (18-11, 6-10 Big 12) wrap up their home schedule at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena against the 16th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats (22-7, 12-4 Big 12). Action gets underway at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, March 4, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Kansas State Wildcats at TCU Horned Frogs ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Horned Frogs lost to the 11th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 81-66, while the Wildcats beat the Baylor Bears, 66-60.
The Wildcats forced 19 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.404 (above their season average of 0.205). TCU, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.145 vs. 0.121). TCU was led by JD Miller, who had 18 points and eight rebounds. Dean Wade played a pivotal role for Kansas State with 20 points.
In their first matchup this year, Xavier Sneed led the Wildcats to a 65-55 win. He scored a game-high 18 points. The Wildcats’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Horned Frogs. Kansas State had a rate of 10.7, while TCU posted a mark of 25.5.
TCU might have trouble scoring as they battle against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Kansas State ranks eighth in defensive efficiency while the Horned Frogs rank 133rd in offensive efficiency.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. TCU Horned Frogs Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kansas State ranks 55th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while TCU ranks 242nd (15.2).
- The Horned Frogs rank 64th in steals per game (7.2) while the Wildcats rank 124th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Horned Frogs rank 40th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Wildcats rank 196th (2.2).
- TCU ranks 94th in rebounds per game (36.7) while Kansas State ranks 237th (33.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Horned Frogs have scored an average of 72.0 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.2 points per game (10.6 above their season average).
- The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 6.4 for the season.
