A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the TCU Horned Frogs (6-1) when they clash against the USC Trojans (7-2) at Dickies Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, December 6, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
USC Trojans at TCU Horned Frogs ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Horned Frogs defeated the Illinois State Redbirds 81-69, while the Trojans beat the Harvard Crimson 77-62.
The Trojans had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 40.6 (above their season average of 31.1) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.549 (above their season average of 0.482). Meanwhile, TCU dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 35.1 (above their season average of 32.9) and a turnover percentage of 14.1 (better than their season average of 16.3). Illinois State recorded marks of 18.8 and 22.2, respectively, for those same stats. Desmond Bane fueled TCU with 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists. USC, meanwhile, received a boost from Onyeka Okongwu, who contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds.
The Horned Frogs won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 96-61. TCU’s 0.588 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over USC, who had a mark of 0.386.
Getting to the line could be rare for TCU in this meeting. The Horned Frogs rank 272nd in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.202, while USC ranks 40th in FTA rate allowed (0.199) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
USC Trojans vs. TCU Horned Frogs Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Tcu, ATS Winner – USC, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- USC ranks 42nd in assists allowed per game (13.7) while TCU ranks 271st (15.0).
- The Trojans rank sixth in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Horned Frogs rank 173rd (3.5).
- USC ranks 10th in rebounds per game (36.9) while TCU ranks 127th (36.5).
- The Horned Frogs rank 121st in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while the Trojans rank 304th (24.4).
- TCU averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 77th in the NCAA. USC ranks 254th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
