The TCU Horned Frogs (4-0) square off against the Clemson Tigers (4-1) in the MGM Resorts Main Event Heavyweight at T-Mobile Arena. The game starts at 10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Clemson Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Tigers had no trouble getting past the Alabama A&M Bulldogs 87-51, while the Horned Frogs won a close one over the UC Irvine Anteaters 59-58.
The Horned Frogs forced 21 turnovers and held the Anteaters to an effective field goal percentage of 0.423 (below their season average of 0.524). Meanwhile, Clemson dominated every facet of their game. They had a turnover percentage of 11.3 (better than their season average of 14.0) and a free throw rate of 0.109 (matching their season average). Alabama A&M was 23.5 and 0.054, respectively, for those same stats. Al-Amir Dawes played a key role for Clemson with 19 points and five rebounds. TCU, meanwhile, was led by RJ Nembhard, who recorded 20 points.
Points at the line might be scarce for Clemson in this matchup. The Tigers rank 185th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.231, while TCU ranks 60th in FTA rate allowed (0.197) since last season.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Clemson Tigers ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Clemson, ATS Winner – TCU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Clemson ranks eighth in assists allowed per game (9.9) while TCU ranks 279th (15.1).
- The Tigers average 6.9 steals per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. The Horned Frogs rank 101st in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Tigers rank 47th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Horned Frogs rank 207th (3.7).
- TCU ranks 141st in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while Clemson ranks 234th (20.7).
