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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

Moneyline

You can’t risk nearly 3 times your return in what should be another TCU win. PASS.

Against the spread

Following an impressive win over Kansas, TCU -6.5 (-105) is an extremely enticing bet at these odds. Meanwhile, Oklahoma is 2-2-1 ATS against ranked opponents this season.

The Horned Frogs have gone 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 home games and 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games overall.

Over/Under

OVER 137.5 (-115) is how I’m betting the total in this Big 12 showdown. G Mike Miles Jr. has scored 15-plus points in 9 of the last 10 games for TCU, so we just need a couple of other players to contribute on the scoreboard to hit the Over.

The Sooners are 5-1 to the Over in their last 6 road games. The Horned Frogs are 5-2 to the Over in their last 7 games following an ATS win.

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TCU at Kansas odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 13 TCU Horned Frogs (14-4, 3-3 Big 12) and No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks (16-2, 5-1) meet Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the TCU vs. Kansas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Horned Frogs have hit the skids lately, dropping 3 of the past 4 games while going 2-2 against the spread (ATS) during that span. TCU has lost its last 2 Big 12 road games at West Virginia and Texas, too. The Over is 4-1 in the previous 5 games overall.

The Jayhawks are coming off a tough 83-82 loss in overtime as 1.5-point favorites against rival Kansas State Tuesday, and KU has now failed to cover its past 3 games. The Over and Under has alternated in its last 6 outings.

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TCU at Kansas odds

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Moneyline (ML): TCU +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Kansas -310 (bet $310 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): TCU +6.5 (-105) | Kansas -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 145.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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TCU at Kansas picks and predictions

Prediction

Kansas 77, TCU 71

Moneyline

Kansas (-310) will cost you over 3 times your potential return, and that’s quite a lot of risk for a standalone bet.

This isn’t a good inclusion for your ticket even in a multi-team parlay.

AVOID.

Against the spread

TCU +6.5 (-105) is worth a look, as it should be able to keep it within 3 buckets in this marquee Big 12 matinee matchup.

The Horned Frogs are 14-5-1 ATS in their past 20 games on the road and an impressive 24-9-4 ATS in the past 37 games against teams with a winning overall record.

Kansas is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 games at home, and just 2-5 ATS in the past 7 games overall.

Over/Under

OVER 145.5 (-105) is the lean, but play a half-unit at best.

While the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games for TCU, and 5-1 in its last 6 on the road, the Under is 4-0 in its last 4 tries against teams with a winning overall record. The Under is 4-0 for KU in the past 4 against winning teams, too. The lean is still Over, but be careful.

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TCU at West Virginia odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 13 TCU Horned Frogs (14-3, 3-2 Big 12) will go up against the West Virginia Mountaineers (10-7, 0-5) on Wednesday at WVU Coliseum. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the TCU vs. West Virginia odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Horned Frogs defeated No. 15 Kansas State 82-68 on Saturday to cover as 4.5-point favorites at home. TCU has won 8 of its last 10 games despite being on a 2-game losing streak before beating Kansas State.

The Mountaineers suffered a 77-76 loss to Oklahoma on Saturday despite covering as 3.5-point road underdogs. West Virginia is currently on a 5-game losing streak and all of the losses have been against Big 12 opponents.

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TCU at West Virginia odds

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Moneyline (ML): TCU +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | West Virginia -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): TCU +2.5 (-120) | West Virginia -2.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 148.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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TCU at West Virginia picks and predictions

Prediction

TCU 77, West Virginia 73

Moneyline

At the current odds, TCU (+110) is an enticing wager. The Horned Frogs are the superior team and the Mountaineers have yet to beat a Big 12 opponent this season.

Against the spread

West Virginia is 0-4 ATS in its last 4 home games against a team with a winning road record and 0-4 ATS in its last 4 home games overall. Plus, the Mountaineers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games overall.

If you’re uncomfortable taking TCU to win, then you can go with the spread instead. Otherwise, PASS on the spread and bet the moneyline.

Over/Under

OVER 148.5 (-110) is where I’m leaning. Both of these teams have been involved in some high-scoring conference games recently and that likely won’t change on Wednesday.

TCU has gone Over in its last 5 road games and its last 4 games overall. Meanwhile, West Virginia is 6-3 to the Over in its 9 home games this season.

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Kansas State at TCU odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 13 Kansas State Wildcats (15-1, 4-0 Big 12) battle the No. 17 TCU Horned Frogs (13-3, 2-2) on Saturday. Tip from Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kansas State vs. TCU odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Kansas State beat Oklahoma State 65-57 on Tuesday to cover as 4.5-point home favorites. The Wildcats have covered the spread in 7 of their last 8 games and are 11-5 against the spread (ATS) this season. Their strength is their offense, which averages 78.8 points per game (46th) while shooting 47.15% from the field (61st).

TCU lost on the road to Texas 79-75 on Wednesday, still covering as 6-point underdogs. TCU is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games and 9-6-1 ATS this season. The Horned Frogs have covered the 3-point shot well this season, ranking 32nd in the country for opponent 3-point percentage (29.6%).

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Kansas State at TCU odds

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Moneyline (ML): Kansas State +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | TCU -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Kansas State +4.5 (-110) | TCU -4.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kansas State at TCU picks and predictions

Prediction

TCU 85, Kansas State 79

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline odds do not present enough return on investment for the risk involved.

Against the spread

LEAN TCU -4.5 (-110).

With a top-ranked defense at home, expect the Horned Frogs to maintain the Wildcats. Both teams are on ATS hot streaks coming into this matchup with TCU being 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 and Kansas State covering in their last 4.

Over/Under

BET OVER 147.5 (-110).

The Over is 5-1 in TCU’s last 6 games to improve its record to 10-6 O/U.

The Wildcats are 8-0 to the Over in their last 8 road games against a team with a winning record and they are 9-7 O/U on the year.

Both teams have shown tendencies to score a lot of points and this top-20 matchup should be no different.

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TCU at Texas odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 17 TCU Horned Frogs (13-2, 2-1 Big 12) square off against the No. 10 Texas Longhorns (13-2, 2-1) Wednesday at Moody Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the TCU vs. Texas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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The Horned Frogs suffered a 69-67 loss to current-No. 14 Iowa State on Saturday, losing outright as 5.5-point home favorites. TCU was on an 11-game win streak before the defeat.

The Longhorns defeated Oklahoma State 56-46 on Saturday to cover as 3-point favorites on the road. Texas has won 7 of its last 8 games, with its lone loss in that span being to current-No. 13 Kansas State on Jan. 3.

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TCU at Texas odds

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Moneyline (ML): TCU +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Texans -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): TCU +6.5 (-105) | Texas -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 142.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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TCU at Texas picks and predictions

Prediction

Texas 75, TCU 73

Moneyline

AVOID.

Texas (-300) is expected to win at home, but the risk of taking the Longhorns straight up is not worth the reward in what may be a close game.

Against the spread

TCU +6.5 (-105) is where I’ll confidently side in this game as the Horned Frogs shouldn’t be this big of underdogs against the Longhorns. TCU’s 2 losses this season have come by a combined 3 points.

TCU is 5-1-1 ATS in its last 7 games following a loss and the road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings between these 2 programs. Texas is also just 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games following a win.

Over/Under

Big 12 games have had plenty of scoring this season, so OVER 142.5 (-115) is where I’m leaning. TCU averages a solid 78.0 points per game (58th in the nation) while Texas averages 82.3 points per game (18th).

The Horned Frogs have hit the Over in 4 straight road games and 4 of their last 5 games overall. The Longhorns are 5-0 to the Over in their last 5 home games and 6 of their last 7 games overall.

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CFP National Championship Game: TCU vs. Georgia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s TCU vs. Georgia Championship Game odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

In Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship Game, the No. 3 TCU Horned Frogs (13-1) take on the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (14-0) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the TCU vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

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The Horned Frogs ousted Big Ten champion Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl by a 51-45 count, cashing outright as 9-point underdogs with the Over (55.5) easily cashing.

TCU’s only blemish was a 31-28 OT loss in the Big 12 Championship Game against Kansas State, but the Frogs proved they more than belonged in the final 4 with the win over the Wolverines. QB Max Duggan was a Heisman finalist, going for 3,546 passing yards with 32 TD passes and 6 INTs, while adding 461 rushing yards and 8 more scores.

The Horned Frogs saw leading rusher RB Kendre Miller suffer a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL) in his right knee in the semifinal against Michigan. He will wear a brace under his pants, and attempt to warm up. As such, he is a game-time decision.

Georgia escaped by the skin of its teeth in a 42-41 win over Ohio State in the other semi, failing to cover a 5-point spread. The vaunted UGA defense has allowed 71 total points in the last 2 games, after allowing 136 total points in the first 12 games combined.

Georgia TE Darnell Washington (ankle) is expected to be a game-time decision after leaving the Ohio State game with an injury. EDGE rusher Mykal Williams also suffered a lower-body injury against the Buckeyes, and he is another question mark.’

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TCU vs. Georgia odds

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Moneyline (ML): TCU +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Georgia -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): TCU +13.5 (-110) | Georgia -13.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 63 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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TCU vs. Georgia picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia 39, TCU 30

Moneyline

Georgia (-450) will cost 4½ times your potential return. That’s just too much risk for not enough reward.

Yes, the Dawgs are the defending champs, and experience is a huge factor in why UGA will win this game. But TCU (+350) proved in the semi that it has the offense to hang with anyone.

PASS.

Against the spread

Backing TCU +13.5 (-110) has been a very popular move. In fact, the public is all over the Horned Frogs at nearly a 4-to-1 clip, driving down the line from +14.5. It was down to -12 Sunday afternoon, but the number has been banged back up to 13.5 Monday.

Georgia failed to cover as a favorite against Ohio State in Atlanta, and it is just 1-3 ATS in the last 4 games. As a double-digit favorite, UGA is just 6-6 ATS this season, including 4-5 ATS in the last 9 instances.

Over/Under

OVER 63 (-112) is the BEST BET of Monday’s title game if these offenses show up like they did in their respective semis.

Georgia’s offense has rolled up 37 or more points in 3 in a row, while allowing 35.5 PPG in the last 2 games against LSU and Ohio State. It’s no surprise the Over is 3-0 in the last 3 game for the Dawgs, easily the longest streak of the season.

TCU has scored 28 or more points in 4 straight outings, and it has 51 or more points in 2 of the previous 3 contests. Overall, the Horned Frogs have cashed the Over in 8 of 14 games this season. TCU’s defense isn’t as turgid as Georgia, and allowed 384.6 total yards per game this season while conceding 25.0 PPG.

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