The No. 20 TCU Horned Frogs (9-0) square off against the No. 22 Nevada Wolf Pack (8-1) at Staples Center. The game will air on ESPNU at 1 a.m. ET on Friday, December 8, 2017.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. TCU Horned Frogs Betting Prediction
The Wolf Pack are trying to rebound after their 82-76 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in their last matchup. Texas Tech’s turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Nevada. The Red Raiders had a rate of 13.2 (better than their season average of 16.5), while the Wolf Pack posted a mark of 24.0 (above their season average of 13.9). Caleb Martin was Nevada’s high scorer with 28 points on 10-for-19 shooting.
In the Horned Frogs’ last matchup, they defeated the SMU Mustangs, 94-83. The Horned Frogs knocked down 30 of their 37 free throws (81.1 percent) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.5 (above their season average of 31.1). Kenrich Williams was the game’s leading scorer with 27 points on 7-for-8 shooting.
This showdown figures to be a shootout as two of the nation’s best offenses battle. TCU ranks 10th with 111.5 points per 100 possessions and Nevada is 37th (114.3) since last season. Additionally, the Wolf Pack have been among the nation’s best at getting to the line, ranking 35th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.292). The Horned Frogs, meanwhile, rank 27th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.206.
Nevada Wolf Pack vs. TCU Horned Frogs Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Nevada, ATS Winner – Nevada, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Nevada averages 16.4 assists per game, which ranks 32nd in the NCAA. TCU ranks 296th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
The Wolf Pack average 24.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 70th in the nation. The Horned Frogs rank 285th in three pointers allowed per game (20.4).
TCU ranks 29th in steals per game (6.8) while Nevada ranks 203rd (5.7).
The Horned Frogs rank second in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Wolf Pack rank 161st (35.1).
Nevada is 10th in the nation with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while TCU is 16th with 3.6 blocks allowed per game.
