The No. 5 Kansas Jayhawks go for a fifth straight win when they visit the No. 22 TCU Horned Frogs for a key Big 12 matchup on Monday night. Kansas is tied atop the Big 12 college basketball standings with Texas, one game ahead of third-place Baylor, after a comeback win over the Bears over the weekend.
TCU snapped a four-game losing streak with a win over Oklahoma State on Saturday, putting it into a tie for sixth place in the conference with the Cowboys. This should be one of the better NCAA basketball games today, so let’s take a closer look at the contest and make a Kansas vs TCU prediction for your bets.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. TCU Horned Frogs Information
Kansas Jayhawks vs TCU Horned Frogs
Location: Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, TX.
Date and Time: Monday, February 20, 2023, 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN
Kansas Jayhawks vs. TCU Horned Frogs Recent Scores
The first time the NCAAB schedule had these two teams play this season, TCU routed Kansas on the road, winning 83-60 on January 21. It was TCU’s first-ever win in Lawrence, Kan., and only its fourth in 28 all-time games against the Jayhawks.
Two of those wins have come within the last two seasons, however, including a victory in the last game played between these NCAA basketball teams in Fort Worth, Texas, last March.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. TCU Horned Frogs Betting Analysis
Kansas Jayhawks Facts to Know
The Kansas Jayhawks record at home has been one of the best in the country for many years, though the team has struggled at times at Allen Fieldhouse this season. Still, they only have one loss in 14 games at their home venue, which came against the Horned Frogs, so they’ll have some revenge on their minds in this one.
Junior forward Jalen Wilson has been one of the top college basketball players in the Big 12 and the nation this season, averaging 20.4 points and 8.3 rebounds. He had 30 points and seven rebounds in the first matchup with the Horned Frogs, and his play must play a big part in any Kansas vs TCU prediction.
Freshman guard Gradey Dick has been a solid contributor in his first collegiate season, averaging 14.7 points and 4.9 rebounds. Dick is shooting 41.4% from 3-point range, and he is hoping to have a better outing than the eight-point performance he had against the Horned Frogs in the first matchup.
TCU Horned Frogs Facts to Know
TCU Horned Frogs games of late have not been of the winning variety, but they turned that around on Saturday with an easy win over Oklahoma State. They’ll try to keep that momentum going on Monday at home, where they are 12-3 this season.
Senior guard Damion Baugh runs the show for the Horned Frogs, and he had his second double-double in three games with 18 points and 11 assists on Saturday. Baugh is averaging 13.0 points and a team-high 4.3 assists per game while also recording 1.8 steals per contest.
The Horned Frogs got a big lift on Saturday from the return of Mike Miles Jr. from the college basketball injury report, as he played his first game since January 28 due to a knee issue. Miles had 15 points in his return and is averaging a team-best 17.9 points per game this season. His presence back in the lineup makes TCU one of the better March Madness picks from the Big 12.
Updates
Both of these teams have some injuries to deal with heading into this contest. Kansas has lost forward Cam Martin (shoulder) and guards Kyle Cuffe Jr. (knee) and Wilder Evers (foot) to injuries, with none of them expected to play in this contest.
TCU guard Rondel Walker has missed the last two games with an arm injury and is questionable for Monday’s contest.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. TCU Horned Frogs Betting Preview
Looking at the NCAAB odds for this contest, the host Horned Frogs are the favorite, giving two points on a point-spread bet, which gets you -110 odds on either side of it. TCU is getting -130 odds on the moneyline, while Kansas is listed at +110 for an outright win.
The over/under for the two teams is 151.5 points, which is giving -110 odds on either side of that wager. The first matchup finished with 143 combined points.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. TCU Horned Frogs Betting Prediction
As you ponder how to make the best Kansas vs TCU prediction, the previous game’s result should probably not be expected again. Kansas is going to be playing better than it did in a 23-point blowout, while TCU should be solid at home, which is why the point spread is so close.
We like the Jayhawks to come out on top in this one, but you can take them either getting the two points or on a moneyline wager when you make your NCAAB picks. Also, the game should be under 151.5 points, as the defensive intensity should be high in this one.
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