It will be a showdown between two tremendous defenses when the 14th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders (16-4, 4-3 Big 12) clash with the TCU Horned Frogs (15-4, 3-3 Big 12) at United Supermarkets Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, January 28, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
TCU Horned Frogs at Texas Tech Red Raiders ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Red Raiders edged the Arkansas Razorbacks 67-64, while the Horned Frogs beat the Florida Gators 55-50.
TCU played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.280 (above their season average of 0.232) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 31.7). For those same stats, Florida was 0.065 and 29.5, respectively. Meanwhile, Texas Tech’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Arkansas. The Red Raiders had a rate of 0.628 (above their season average of 0.521), while the Razorbacks posted a mark of 0.479. Texas Tech’s Davide Moretti had a good outing, finishing with 21 points. Meanwhile, TCU was led by Desmond Bane, who contributed 17 points and six rebounds.
The Red Raiders dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the most recent game, Texas Tech won 79-75. One of Texas Tech’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They had 29 free throw attempts, while TCU had 23. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This contest figures to be low-scoring as two of the NCAA’s premier defenses square off. Texas Tech ranks first in defensive efficiency (83.6) and TCU is 32nd (93.8).
TCU at Texas Tech Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Texas Tech, ATS Winner – Texas Tech, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Texas Tech ranks second in assists allowed per game (9.0) while TCU ranks 154th (13.7).
- The Horned Frogs rank 80th in steals per game (6.9) while the Red Raiders rank 146th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Texas Tech ranks 45th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while TCU ranks 67th (32.8).
- The Horned Frogs rank 160th in three pointers attempted per game (22.1) while the Red Raiders rank 275th (17.8).
- Texas Tech averages 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 19th in the country. TCU ranks 98th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Horned Frogs have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (3.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.8 points per game (1.1 above their season average).
- The Red Raiders have been outscored by an average of 3.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Texas Tech has defeated opponents by an average of 13.7 points.
