The undefeated TCU Horned Frogs (3-0) try to stay unbeaten when they go head-to-head with the UC Irvine Anteaters (3-2) at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
UC Irvine Anteaters at TCU Horned Frogs Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Horned Frogs defeated the Air Force Falcons, 65-54, while the Anteaters were beaten by the 23rd-ranked Colorado Buffaloes, 69-53.
The Horned Frogs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.1 vs. 16.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 26.8). UC Irvine, on the other hand, held Colorado to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.0 (below their season average of 32.5). Kevin Samuel played a pivotal role for TCU with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Collin Welp led the way for UC Irvine, finishing with 12 points.
UC Irvine may have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The Anteaters rank 268th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.208, while TCU ranks 60th in FTA rate allowed (0.195) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs. TCU Horned Frogs Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Tcu, ATS Winner – UC Irvine, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- UC Irvine ranks ninth in assists allowed per game (10.0) while TCU ranks 272nd (15.2).
- The Anteaters rank 13th in rebounds per game (40.1) while the Horned Frogs rank 118th (36.5).
- UC Irvine ranks 49th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while TCU ranks 98th (5.9).
- The Horned Frogs rank 142nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.7) while the Anteaters rank 292nd (18.7).
- UC Irvine ranks 77th in blocks per game (4.1) while TCU ranks 188th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
