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March Madness: Arizona State vs. TCU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Arizona State vs. TCU odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 11th-seeded Arizona State Sun Devils (23-12) meet the No. 6 TCU Horned Frogs (21-12) Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The West Region contest at Ball Arena in Denver will tip off at 10:05 p.m. ET (truTV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Arizona State vs. TCU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Arizona State struggled down the stretch in the regular season, but the Sun Devils won a couple of Pac-12 Tournament games and then drubbed Nevada 98-73 in a First Four game Wednesday. After going 5-8 with some shooting woes from Jan. 19-March 4, ASU is 3-1 over its last 4 games.

Nationally ranked No. 23 TCU made its bones over the first half of the season. The Horned Frogs went 13-1 out of the gate but are just 8-11 since. TCU does do a decent job getting to the line and rebounding, and despite being a dreadful team from distance (30.6%, 331st), the Frogs have the better offense and are a slim favorite in this 11-6 matchup.

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Arizona State vs. TCU odds

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Moneyline: Arizona State +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | TCU -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Arizona State +5.5 (-110) | TCU -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Arizona State vs. TCU picks and predictions

Prediction

TCU 72, Arizona State 65

Moneyline

TCU is a lean here but only a profitable one up to about -225, and even then only for much bigger bankrolls.

PASS.

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Against the spread

The Sun Devils are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS win.

Look for TCU to get its points in the paint, rebound its way to extended possessions and get more looks at the foul line. Look for that to add up into 3-possession territory.

Consider a partial-unit play on the HORNED FROGS -5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under is 6-1 in ASU’s last 7 games after scoring more than 90 points in its previous game and 4-0 in TCU’s last 4 games against teams playing .600 ball.

Look for an above-average pace to this game but not a lot of bonus points from distance. Both defenses are efficient, and in the neutral venue with its different shooting background, the UNDER 142.5 (-115) is worth a partial-unit play.

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Big 12 Tournament: TCU vs. Texas odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s TCU vs. Texas odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 23 TCU Horned Frogs (21-11) battle the No. 7 Texas Longhorns (24-8) in the semifinal round of the Big 12 Tournament on Friday. Tip from T-Mobile Center is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the TCU vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

TCU took down Kansas State 80-67 in the quarterfinal round Thursday to cover as 1.5-point favorites. It has won 4 of its last 6 games and is 3-3 against the spread (ATS) in that span. The Horned Frogs are 16-15-1 ATS on the season.

Texas beat Oklahoma State 61-47 in the quarterfinal Thursday to cover as 6-point favorites. It has now won back-to-back games and is 6-4 in its last 10 games. In that span, the Longhorns are 6-4 ATS and are 15-17 ATS this season.

Texas and TCU split the season series this year with Texas beating TCU 79-75 in mid-January while failing to cover as 6-point home favorites. TCU beat Texas 75-73 in early March while failing to cover as 3.5-point home favorites.

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TCU vs. Texas odds

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Moneyline (ML): TCU +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Texas -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): TCU +2.5 (-110) | Texas -2.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

TCU vs. Texas picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas 75, TCU 70

Moneyline

PASS.

The spread is the more profitable play on Texas in this matchup.

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Against the spread

LEAN TEXAS -2.5 (-110).

Texas has been on a hot streak recently. It is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games, 4-1 ATS in its last 5 Friday games, and 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600. It is also 2-0 ATS this season while playing as a 1-2.5-point favorite. The Longhorns’ offense also ranks 31st in the nation in points per game (78.8) while the TCU defense ranks just 116th in opponent points per game (68).

The Horned Frogs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS win, 0-5 ATS in their last 5 following an outright victory, and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 146.5 (-110).

The Under is 4-1 in TCU’s last 5 games overall and 6-1 in its last 7 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600. It is also 3-1 in the 4 neutral site games TCU has played this season.

The Under is also 4-1 in the Longhorns’ last 5 overall including 3-0 in their last 4 games.

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Big 12 Tournament: TCU vs. Kansas State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s TCU vs. Kansas State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 23 TCU Horned Frogs (20-11) battle the No. 12 Kansas State Wildcats (23-8) Thursday. Tip in the 2nd round of the Big 12 Tournament from T-Mobile Center is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the TCU vs. Kansas State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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TCU and Kansas State both earned 1st-round byes as the Horned Frogs come in as the No. 6 seed and the Wildcats the No. 3 seed. In the 2 regular season matchups, the home team won by double digits and covered. The total was 1-1 O/U.

The Horned Frogs were just 3-6 straight up over their last 9 games and 2-7 against the spread (ATS) over that span. They are coming off a 74-60 loss at Oklahoma March 4, failing to cover as a 2-point favorite.

The Wildcats, on the other hand, lost to West Virginia 89-81 March 4, failing to cover as a 5-point road underdog. Kansas State went 4-1 ATS on its last 5 games. It was 20-11 ATS on the season.

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TCU vs. Kansas State odds

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Moneyline (ML): TCU -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Kansas State +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): TCU -1.5 (-115) | Kansas State +1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

TCU vs. Kansas State picks and predictions

Prediction

Kansas State 73, TCU 70

Moneyline

PASS.

While Kansas State (+110) may look enticing, the spread here is the way to go for the better value, especially considering how close conference tournament games can be.

This is a fine play, but I’d prefer getting a couple of points here.

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Against the spread

BET KANSAS STATE +1.5 (-105).

The Wildcats have thrived in this position as they are 12-6 ATS in conference games, the best covering percentage in the Big 12. Both teams are 5-6 ATS on the road as well, so this situation isn’t one either has consistently covered in.

The Cats also ended their season on a good note, covering 4 of their last 5 and beating both Iowa State and Baylor straight up. TCU has struggled as of late, failing to cover 7 of its last 9. It also had a 21-point loss to Kansas State on Feb. 7, the two programs’ most recent matchup.

Put it all together and back KANSAS STATE +1.5 (-105).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 148.5 (-115).

Both teams have consistently been better at hitting the Under lately. Kansas State is 3-6 O/U in its last 9 games while TCU is 2-6 O/U in its last 8 games.

Both teams also rank in the top 50 in opponents’ 3-point field goal percentage. The limited opportunities there should keep the total relatively low. The programs are a combined 18-18 O/U in conference games as well.

For a smaller unit, back the UNDER 148.5 (-115).

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Texas at TCU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Texas at TCU odds and lines, with expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 7 Texas Longhorns (22-7, 11-5 Big-12) look to finish the season on a high note against the No. 22 TCU Horned Frogs (19-10, 8-8) in Fort Worth on Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Texas vs. TCU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Despite its lofty ranking, Texas has been a different team on the road this season with a 4-5 record. This will be a rematch of a game which the Longhorns won 79-75 in Austin on Jan. 11. TCU did cover as 6.5-point road underdogs as the 141.5 Over hit.

Texas is coming off an 81-72 loss at Baylor on Saturday, failing to cover as 4.5-point road underdogs while TCU won at Texas Tech 83-82 on Saturday.

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Texas at TCU odds

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Moneyline (ML): Texas +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | TCU -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Texas +2.5 (-105) | TCU -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Texas at TCU picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas 77, TCU 75

Moneyline

TEXAS +130.

Texas needs a win at TCU to have a chance to play for a share of the conference title against Kansas on Saturday. While the Longhorns have struggled on the road, TCU has been beatable at home and has 4 home losses.

Coming in after an 81-72 loss at Baylor, Texas will be ready to compete in this game. And by compete, I mean win. And +130 is excellent value here.

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Against the spread

PASS.

Texas has been a good team at recovering after a loss. It has covered the spread in 6 of its last 7 following a straight up loss and 4 of 5 after an ATS loss.

With this line only being 2.5 and with Texas being the underdog, the likelihood of Texas covering but not winning is slim. I like the Longhorns to win and so I would rather save the juice and wager them on the moneyline.

Over/Under

OVER 149.5 (-115).

Texas is 4-0 to the Over in its last 4 Wednesday games while TCU is 4-1 to the Over in its last 5 against a team with a winning record.

The 1st meeting this season went Over the 141.5 total and also would have gone Over the 149.5 total offered here.

Both teams can score and are looking to get ready for March. This will be a fast paced Big-12 game and both teams could get to 80 in this matchup. The 149.5 line is high, but not high enough to make me shy away from taking the Over.

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TCU at Iowa State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s TCU at Iowa State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 24 TCU Horned Frogs (17-8, 6-6 Big-12) square off with the No. 18 Iowa State Cyclones (16-8, 7-5) Wednesday. Tip-off at James H. Hilton Coliseum is at 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the TCU vs. Iowa State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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TCU will be looking to get revenge on Iowa State for a 69-67 defeat on Jan. 7. The Horned Frogs were topped on their home court despite being favored by 5.5 points as the Cyclones recorded 1 of their 2 road wins this season.

Both teams have been far different at home than on the road. TCU is 3-5 on the road (11-3 at home) and Iowa State is 12-1 at home (2-6 on the road).

TCU lost 72-68 as a 2-point underdog to Baylor Saturday; Iowa State comes in off a 64-56 road loss to Oklahoma State Saturday despite being a 7-point favorite.

Both teams have found victories difficult to come by in Big-12 action after opening the season strong in non-conference play. Despite that, this game will go a long way toward momentum entering March — especially if TCU can garner its 4th road win of the season against a top-20 team.

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TCU at Iowa State odds

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Moneyline (ML): TCU +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Iowa State -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): TCU +3.5 (-105) | Iowa State -3.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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TCU at Iowa State picks and predictions

Prediction

Iowa State 65, TCU 63

Moneyline

PASS.

Iowa State (-190) has performed well at home this season and a match with TCU should be no different. However, while this line is okay to add to a parlay it is not suitable for a straight wager.

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Against the spread

BET TCU +3.5 (-105).

Iowa State, despite its good play at home, has been uneven in recent outings and TCU will have revenge on its mind after losing to the Cyclones on its home floor.

Iowa State is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games and is also 1-6 ATS in its last 7 against teams with a winning record. TCU is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 Wednesday games and the underdog has covered in the last 5 meetings in this series. The Horned Frogs will be able to stay inside this number.

Over/Under

Take the UNDER 134.5 (-105)

This game will be a low-scoring mesh of solid defense and bad shooting. Iowa State has the 17th-ranked scoring defense at 61.8 points allowed per game and the TCU offense only ranks 72nd with 76.2 points per game. On the road in Ames, the Horned Frogs will find getting to this number difficult.

TCU allows 66.8 points and will also find holding the 210th-ranked offense of Iowa State (70.1 points) less of a challenge than recent opponents it has faced. With both offenses struggling against solid defenses, the UNDER 134.5 (-105) is the way to go.

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Baylor at TCU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Baylor at TCU odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 12 Baylor Bears (18-6, 7-4 Big 12) battle the No. 19 TCU Horned Frogs (17-7, 6-5) Saturday. Tip from the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena is set for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Baylor vs. TCU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Bears and Horned Frogs are set to face off for the second and final time during the regular season Saturday. Their first battle was an 88-87 TCU victory at Baylor on Jan. 4 as the Horned Frogs covered as 6-point road underdogs and the Over (144.5) connected.

TCU is coming off an 82-61 loss at Kansas State Saturday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point underdog. The Horned Frogs are 1-3 against the spread (ATS) over their last 4 games, however, they are still 13-10-1 ATS this season.

Baylor is coming off an 82-72 home win over Oklahoma Sunday, covering as a 9-point home favorite. The Bears have won 8 of their last 9 games, going 6-2-1 ATS over that span to improve to 12-11-1 ATS on the season.

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Baylor at TCU odds

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Moneyline (ML): Baylor -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | TCU -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Baylor -1.5 (+100) | TCU +1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Baylor at TCU picks and predictions

Prediction

TCU 78, Baylor 75

Moneyline

BET TCU (-105).

The Horned Frogs have won 4 of 7 games against ranked opponents this season. While TCU has lost 2 straight outings, those were both on the road, but it has beat teams like WVU, Oklahoma and Kansas State in its last 3 home games.

Baylor is 3-2 against ranked teams this season. Baylor is 7-4 against conference opponents while TCU is 6-5. TCU has yet to play as a home underdog this season, and rightfully so as it has dominated on its own court.

Given the Horned Frogs are 11-2 at home and have had success against ranked sides, back TCU (-105) to win this game.

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Against the spread

AVOID.

This game is expected to be a hard-fought battle, and chances are, with late-game fouling, it doesn’t end within a point either way. Focus on the moneyline instead.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 148.5 (-115).

Baylor has gone Over in 2 straight games — scoring at least 82 points in each — and in 5 of its last 10. TCU is 3-1 O/U in its last 4.

The Horned Frogs have scored at least 73 in 3 of their last 4 games. Both teams are averaging more than 75 points per game this season as well.

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TCU at Kansas State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s TCU at Kansas State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 19 TCU Horned Frogs (17-6, 6-4 Big 12) will go up against the No. 11 Kansas State Wildcats (18-5, 6-4) on Tuesday at Bramlage Coliseum. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the TCU vs. Kansas State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Horned Frogs lost 79-73 to Oklahoma State on Saturday and failed to cover as 4.5-point underdogs on the road. TCU has faced 9 conference opponents in its last 10 games and has gone 5-4 in those games.

The Wildcats narrowly lost 69-66 to No. 6 Texas on Saturday while falling short of covering as 2-point underdogs at home. Kansas State is on a 2-game losing streak, but it has won 6 of its last 10 contests.

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TCU at Kansas State odds

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Moneyline (ML): TCU +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Kansas State -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): TCU +5.5 (-115) | Kansas State -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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TCU at Kansas State picks and predictions

Prediction

Kansas State 75, TCU 68

Moneyline

PASS.

Taking Kansas State (-230) to win isn’t advised considering the minimal return you’ll receive if the Wildcats get the victory.

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Against the spread

KANSAS STATE -5.5 (-105) is the lean after the Wildcats played a talented Texas team close on Saturday. TCU also beat Kansas State 82-68 at home earlier this year, so I expect the Wildcats to play motivated at home in a conference matchup.

The Wildcats are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games against a team with a winning record.

Over/Under

Even though these teams average a combined 154 points per game, UNDER 148.5 (-115) is how I’d play the total. While both of these teams are solid on offense, they are also allowing only a combined 134.3 points per game.

Kansas State is 4-1 to the Under in its last 5 home games.

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West Virginia at TCU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s West Virginia at TCU odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The West Virginia Mountaineers (13-8, 2-6 Big 12) visit the No. 16 TCU Horned Frogs (16-5, 5-3) on Tuesday. Tip from Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the West Virginia vs. TCU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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West Virginia beat Auburn 80-77 on Saturday but failed to cover as a 4-point home favorite. It is 3-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last 5 games but just 3-7 ATS in its last 10 to fall to 10-11 ATS on the season. The Mountaineers’ strength is their offense, scoring 77.1 points per game (59th).

The Horned Frogs fell to Mississippi State 81-74 in overtime on Tuesday, failing to cover as 1.5-point road favorites. They are 3-2 ATS in their last 5 contests and 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 to improve to 12-8-1 ATS this season. TCU has played great defense this season, holding opponents to 40.96% from the field (54th) and 29.5% from behind the arc (17th).

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West Virginia at TCU odds

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Moneyline (ML): West Virginia +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | TCU -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): West Virginia +2.5 (-115) | TCU -2.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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West Virginia at TCU picks and predictions

Prediction

TCU 79, West Virginia 73

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no need to pay with extra juice with TCU (-135) when it should win by margin. Look to the better value on the spread.

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Against the spread

BET TCU -2.5 (-105).

The Horned Frogs have played their best basketball in front of their home crowd with a 10-2 record. Posting a 12-8-1 ATS record this season, they have been a profitable play, and that trend should continue at home against a Mountaineers team with a 2-4 record in true road games.

TCU is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games following an ATS loss, is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 home games against a team with a losing road record and is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 home games.

The home team is 13-3 ATS in the last 16 meetings between these teams and the favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

Over/Under

BET OVER 142.5 (-115).

West Virginia’s O/U record is 13-8 and TCU’s is 12-9; both teams have shown tendencies to score a lot of points, making the Over the best play in this game.

The Over is 22-5 in the Mountaineers’ last 27 road games against a team with a winning home record and 25-6 in their last 31 road games overall.

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TCU at Mississippi State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s TCU at Mississippi State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 11 TCU Horned Frogs (16-4) battle the Mississippi State Bulldogs (12-8) Saturday. Tip from Humphrey Coliseum is set for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the TCU vs. Mississippi State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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This will likely be the only time these teams face each other this season as they take part in the Big 12/SEC Challenge.

TCU is coming into this battle off a 79-52 win over Oklahoma Tuesday, covering as a 5-point home favorite. The Horned Frogs are 7-2-1 against the spread (ATS) over their last 10. They are a strong 12-7-1 ATS on the season. While strong on both sides of the ball, their key strength is in their defense, ranking 50th in the nation in opponents’ points per game (64.3).

Mississippi State, on the other hand, lost to No. 2 Alabama 66-63 Wednesday, covering as a 12-point road underdog. The Bulldogs are 8-11-1 ATS on the season and are 3-7 ATS on their last 10. Mississippi State’s strength is defense, ranking 13th in nation in opponents’ field goal percentage (38.9%).

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TCU at Mississippi State odds

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Moneyline (ML): TCU -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Mississippi State +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Against the spread (ATS): TCU -2.5 (-105) | Mississippi State +2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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TCU at Mississippi State picks and predictions

Prediction

TCU 68, Mississippi State 62

Moneyline

PASS.

TCU is the more proven side, and I would prefer to play it on the spread here.

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Against the spread

BET TCU -2.5 (-105).

The Horned Frogs have been impressive on the road despite a 3-2 straight-up record. They are 4-1 ATS on the road and have wins over Kansas, Baylor and Utah.

Mississippi State, on the other hand, is 8-3 straight up at home but has lost 5 in a row and is 1-8 over the last 9 games. The Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games as well.

Given their incompetence at home against conference opponents and the Horned Frogs’ road play, back TCU -2.5 (-105) to get the job done.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 131.5 (-110).

TCU might be 11-9 O/U this season, but it has gone Under in 3-straight games. It held Oklahoma to 52 in its last game Jan. 24 and held Kansas to 60 on Jan. 21.

The Horned Frogs have a tenacious defense, ranking top 50 in opponents’ points per game (64.3), opponents’ field goal percentage (40.5%) and opponents’ 3-point field goal percentage (29.5%).

The Bulldogs are 6-14 O/U this season and have gone Under in 4 of their last 6 games. They haven’t scored over 65 points in a game this calendar year yet. So they may struggle to score on TCU. With a top-15 defense in terms of opponents’ points per game (58.7) and opponents’ field goal percentage, the Bulldogs also thrive on that side of the court.

Considering both teams’ strengths, back the UNDER 131.5 (-110).

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Oklahoma at TCU odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Oklahoma at TCU odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma Sooners (11-8, 2-5 Big 12) are set to face the No. 11 TCU Horned Frogs (15-4, 4-3) on Tuesday at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Oklahoma vs. TCU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Sooners narrowly lost 62-60 to No. 17 Baylor Saturday as they pushed as 2-point underdogs at home. Oklahoma has lost 2 games in a row and 6 of its last 10 contests.

The Horned Frogs took down No. 9 Kansas 83-60 Saturday to cover as 7-point underdogs on the road. Alongside beating a good Kansas team on the road, TCU has won 7 of its last 10 games.

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Oklahoma at TCU odds

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Moneyline (ML): Oklahoma +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | TCU -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Oklahoma +6.5 (-115) | TCU -6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Oklahoma at TCU picks and predictions

Prediction

TCU 79, Oklahoma 69

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