The seventh-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (12-2, 1-1 Big 12) welcome the 25th-ranked TCU Horned Frogs (12-1, 1-0 Big 12) to Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks look to lengthen their 10-game winning streak. The game will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Jayhawks defeated the 10th-ranked Michigan State Spartans 92-87, while the Horned Frogs beat the Bakersfield Roadrunners 66-61.
TCU played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.340 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.0. For those same stats, Bakersfield was 0.172 and 13.2, respectively. Meanwhile, Kansas’ 11.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Michigan State, who had a mark of 19.5. Kansas received a boost from Dedric Lawson, who put up 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Desmond Bane was a key piece for TCU with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Jayhawks dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the last matchup, Kansas won 71-64. Kansas’ free throw rate was their biggest strength over TCU. The Jayhawks had a rate of 0.291, while the Horned Frogs posted a mark of 0.140. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Alex Robinson and JD Miller have played well over the last five games for TCU. Robinson has averaged 0 points per game, while Miller has put up 0 points a game during that span.
TCU may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this meeting. The Horned Frogs currently rank 202nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.221, while Kansas ranks 48th in FTA rate allowed (0.185).
TCU Horned Frogs at Kansas Jayhawks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- TCU ranks 57th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Kansas ranks 232nd (26.4).
- The Horned Frogs rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Jayhawks rank 101st (3.5).
- TCU ranks 11th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Kansas ranks 71st (6.0).
- The Horned Frogs rank third in assists per game (20.6) while the Jayhawks rank 142nd in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- TCU ranks 50th in rebounds allowed per game (32.8) while Kansas ranks 140th (35.4).
Bettings Trends:
- The Jayhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.8, up from 9.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Horned Frogs have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
