Oklahoma Sooners at TCU Horned Frogs Free Prediction 02/16/19

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The Oklahoma Sooners (15-10, 3-9 Big 12) head to Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena to meet the TCU Horned Frogs (17-7, 5-6 Big 12). The Sooners will try to put an end to their five-game losing streak. The game will air on ESPN2 at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Oklahoma Sooners at TCU Horned Frogs ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last outing. The Horned Frogs fell to the 14th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, 82-77, while the Sooners were defeated by the Baylor Bears, 59-53.

Oklahoma had a better free throw rate (0.148 vs. 0.130) while TCU had a better turnover percentage (13.7 vs. 16.1). TCU received a boost from Kendric Davis, who finished with 16 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Christian James, meanwhile played a key role for Oklahoma with 11 points and eight rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Kristian Doolittle led the Sooners to a 76-74 win. He notched a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Getting to the free throw line was one of Oklahoma’s biggest strengths. They had 25 free throw attempts, while TCU had 16.

TCU could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they battle against one of the worst offenses in the nation. The Horned Frogs rank 59th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.477), while Oklahoma is 260th in effective field goal percentage (0.495).

Oklahoma Sooners vs. TCU Horned Frogs ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Tcu, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • TCU ranks 15th in assists per game (17.0) while Oklahoma ranks 180th (12.6).
  • The Horned Frogs rank 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Sooners rank 136th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
  • TCU ranks 42nd in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Oklahoma ranks 127th (6.6).
  • The Horned Frogs rank 87th in three pointers allowed per game (21.0) while the Sooners rank 227th (24.2).
  • TCU ranks 93rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.7) while Oklahoma ranks 230th (37.2).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Sooners have scored an average of 59.8 points per game (11.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (3.7 above their season average).
  • The Horned Frogs have been outscored by an average of 7.8 points in their last five games. On the season, TCU has defeated opponents by an average of 6.8 points.