The TCU Horned Frogs (17-6, 5-5 Big 12) will attempt to continue their 11-game home winning streak in a matchup against the No. 13 Kansas Jayhawks (18-6, 7-4 Big 12) at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, February 11, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Kansas Jayhawks at TCU Horned Frogs Betting Prediction
The Jayhawks come in on a high note after beating the Oklahoma State Cowboys in their last game, 84-72. The Jayhawks, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6, had a fantastic mark of 44.1 and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.589 (above their season average of 0.533). Kansas was lifted by Dedric Lawson, who was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
In the Horned Frogs’ last outing, they beat the No. 17 Iowa State Cyclones, 92-83. TCU’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Iowa State. The Horned Frogs had a rate of 14.0 (better than their season average of 16.3), while the Cyclones posted a mark of 17.1 (above their season average of 14.1). Kendric Davis was TCU’s leading scorer with 22 points on 7-for-10 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two squads. Lawson scored a game-high 31 points in the first game, in which the Jayhawks defeated the Horned Frogs 77-68. He also had 14 rebounds. The Jayhawks knocked down 20 of their 27 free throws (74.1 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (14.3 vs. 25.1).
The offensive glass could be a major edge for TCU in this matchup. The Horned Frogs rank 80th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.9 percent), while Kansas ranks 227th in defensive rebounding percentage (70.8 percent).
Kansas at TCU Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
TCU ranks 69th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while Kansas ranks 256th (25.8).
The Horned Frogs rank 14th in assists per game (17.1) while the Jayhawks rank 140th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
TCU ranks 116th in rebounds per game (36.3) while Kansas ranks 190th in rebounds allowed per game (35.8).
The Horned Frogs rank 46th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Jayhawks rank 106th (6.3).
TCU ranks 47th in blocks per game (4.3) while Kansas ranks 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Jayhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Horned Frogs have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (9.2 above their season average).
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