TCU Horned Frogs at Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Prediction 02/05/20

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The TCU Horned Frogs (13-8, 4-4 Big 12) will be at Gallagher-Iba Arena to challenge the Oklahoma State Cowboys (10-11, 0-8 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

TCU Horned Frogs at Oklahoma State Cowboys Betting Odds

Both teams fell in their last outing. The Cowboys fell to the Oklahoma Sooners, 82-69, while the Horned Frogs were defeated by the top-ranked Baylor Bears, 68-52.

TCU had a better effective field goal percentage (0.415 vs. 0.500) while Oklahoma State had a better turnover percentage (12.7 vs. 15.7). Oklahoma State was led by Cameron McGriff, who had 15 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Desmond Bane had a good outing for TCU, finishing with 14 points.

In their first matchup this season, Bane led the Horned Frogs to a 52-40 victory. He scored a game-high 20 points. TCU’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Oklahoma State. The Horned Frogs had a rate of 0.250, while the Cowboys posted a mark of 0.113.

The offense of Oklahoma State (289th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 97.5) will clash against the top-notch defense of TCU (65th in the NCAA with a defensive efficiency of 94.2). The Horned Frogs should have the edge on that side of the ball.

TCU Horned Frogs vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Oklahoma State, ATS Winner – Oklahoma State, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • TCU ranks 48th in three pointers attempted per game (25.5) while Oklahoma State ranks 280th in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
  • The Horned Frogs rank 150th in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Cowboys rank 197th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
  • TCU ranks 43rd in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Oklahoma State ranks 84th (6.0).
  • The Horned Frogs rank 28th in assists per game (15.6) while the Cowboys rank 212th (11.9).
  • TCU ranks 27th in blocks per game (4.8) while Oklahoma State ranks 124th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Horned Frogs have been outscored by an average of 7.4 points in their last five games. On the season, TCU has defeated opponents by an average of 4.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Cowboys have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (1.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.6 points per game (8.7 above their season average).