Our next betting picks and prediction preview features a Big 12 battle between two ranked teams in the TCU Horned Frogs (13-2, 2-1 Big 12) and Texas Longhorns (13-2, 2-1 Big 12) on Wednesday night. Tip-off from Moody Center in Austin, TX, is scheduled for 9:00 pm EST and will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.
This is the first of two regular-season meetings between these two programs. This is one of the more marquee NCAA basketball games today, with Texas set to repay the visit to Fort Worth on the first of March.
Texas swept the two regular-season matchups a year ago in convincing fashion. But TCU got the last laugh when they knocked the Longhorns out in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament. Go check out the odds to win march madness
Continue reading for our TCU vs Texas betting picks.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Texas Longhorns Odds
As the NCAAB odds indicate, Texas is a 6.5-point favorite on Wednesday night with an over/under of 143 points. The Longhorns are -280 on the Moneyline, while the visitors are +230.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Texas Longhorns Matchup Information
NCAAB – TCU Horned Frogs vs. Texas Longhorns
Location of the game: Moody Center. Austin, TX.
Time: Wednesday, 11th January. 9:00 PM ET.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Texas Longhorns Analysis
TCU Horned Frogs Performance Recap and Analysis
As you get set to make TCU Horned Frogs picks, consider the fact that this team is likely itching to get back into action. Jamie Dixon’s group lost their last time out to another big-time Big 12 program in Iowa State on Saturday. That loss snapped an 11-game win streak that included victories over quality teams like Iowa and Baylor.
The Horned Frogs have risen to 17th in the country in the latest AP and Coaches Polls, as they may be in the midst of the toughest stretch during their NCAAB schedule. Going back to their first game of the new calendar year, five of TCU’s six opponents will be ranked in a span that stretches to January 21.
Mike Miles, Jr has emerged as one of the college basketball players to watch as the season progresses. The junior guard is second in the conference in scoring at 19.8 ppg, behind only the much more heralded Jalen Wilson from Kansas. Miles has notched double-figures in every game he’s played in this year (he missed action with a foot injury), pouring in a career-high 33 in the one-point win over Baylor a week ago. See below for the college basketball injury report as it pertains to this game.
Keep reading for our TCU vs Texas betting picks.
Key Injuries
- None
Betting Trends to Know
- TCU is 5-1-1 ATS in their last seven games following a straight-up loss.
- The Over is 4-0 in the Horned Frogs’ last four road games.
- TCU is 8-0 ATS in their last eight games played on a Wednesday.
Texas Longhorns Performance Recap and Analysis
This Texas Longhorns game today will mark their fourth against a ranked opponent during this campaign. They’re 2-1 in the previous three, picking up pivotal wins against Gonzaga and Creighton while also falling in overtime to Illinois.
Texas is one of the best NCAA basketball teams this year. When you consider betting on March Madness, the Longhorns should be near the top of the list.
However, it’s also a team that will have to overcome adversity if they’re to cut down the nets due to the firing of head coach Chris Beard following a domestic violence investigation.
It’s been reported that the school has already been in contact with John Calipari in a kick-the-tires attempt to lure the big-name coach away from Kentucky.
For now, interim coach Rodney Terry is righting the ship as the team has won seven of their last eight. A peak at the college basketball standings sees the Longhorns a game-and-a-half behind Kansas, Kansas State, and Iowa State and 10th in the country overall.
Key Injuries
- Stephen Giwa – Out for the season (ACL)
Betting Trends to Know
- Texas is 0-4 ATS in their last four games following an ATS win (beat Oklahoma State by ten as three-point favorites on Saturday)
- The Over is 7-0 in the Longhorns’ last seven games following a straight-up win
- The Over is 6-1 in their last seven overall.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Texas Longhorns Betting Picks
This game will be one of the more popular college basketball picks today in what might just be the best conference in the sport this year.
Our TCU vs Texas betting picks give the edge to the Horned Frogs to keep this close, considering the major edges we highlighted in the trends department.
Ultimately, Texas sweats out a close win in a matchup that will not disappoint.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Texas Longhorns Score Prediction
Texas 72, TCU 69
NCAAB Pick: TCU +6.5
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