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TCU Horned Frogs vs Baylor Bears Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET

Venue: Foster Pavilion — Waco, TX

Article updated Jan 19, 6:14 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming Big 12 matchup, the (9-7, 2-3 Big 12) Horned Frogs will face off against their in-state rivals, the (11-5, 3-2 Big 12) Baylor Bears on Sunday. Both teams

Game outlook

In this upcoming Big 12 matchup, the (9-7, 2-3 Big 12) Horned Frogs will face off against their in-state rivals, the (11-5, 3-2 Big 12) Baylor Bears on Sunday. Both teams have previously met twice last season, with each team winning on the road. TCU is coming off a home loss to Utah, while Baylor recently lost on the road to Arizona. Baylor is currently the betting favorite with a -12.5 opening line that has not moved. The game is scheduled for 5:00 EST and will be broadcasted on ESPN. Stay tuned for our Baylor vs. TCU prediction and further game updates.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Horned Frogs +588 | Bears -950

Spread: Horned Frogs +12.5 (-110) | Bears -12.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 136.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baylor will win straight-up is 90%.

TCU Horned Frogs

The TCU Horned Frogs have been struggling to find consistency in league play, with alternating wins and losses since the start of Big 12 play. They currently sit at 2-3 in the conference, ranking 11th out of 16 teams. In their most recent game, Vasean Allette led the team with 19 points and nine rebounds. Allette, a 6'2 sophomore guard, is averaging 11.4 PPG and has been scoring in double figures in his last seven games. Noah Reynolds, a 6'3 senior, leads the team in scoring with 12.5 PPG, while Trazarien White, a 6'6 senior, is the top frontcourt scorer with 9.8 PPG. TCU is ranked 84th overall according to KenPom, with a slow pace of play and average offensive and defensive efficiency rankings. Bracketology currently projects that seven Big 12 teams will make the NCAA Tournament, but TCU is not expected to receive an at-large bid. In terms of statistics, TCU's offense is ranked 279th in the country, while their defense is ranked 41st. They have struggled with shooting percentages, particularly from the free-throw line. Defensively, they are better at limiting opponents' three-point shooting but struggle with defensive rebounding.

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Baylor Bears Analysis

The Baylor Bears recently traveled to Arizona for back-to-back road games against two new teams in the Big 12. They secured a six-point victory over Arizona State but suffered an 11-point loss to Arizona. The team is now 3-2 in league play, with victories over Cincinnati and Utah. Robert Wright III, a freshman guard, led the team off the bench with 16 points in their most recent game. He averages 12.4 PPG and leads the team with 4.6 APG. Norchad Omier, a senior transfer from Miami, leads in scoring with 15.5 PPG and 10.2 RPG. VJ Edgecombe, a freshman, contributes with 12.5 PPG and 5.7 RPG. Jeremy Roach, a senior guard, adds 11.9 PPG. Baylor is ranked 23rd overall and projected as a 7-seed in the NCAA Tournament. They have a strong offensive efficiency ranking and play at a slow pace. In terms of sports wagering, it is recommended to explore the best sportsbook bonuses. Baylor has a power ranking of 62 and is ranked 49th for offense and 93rd for defense. They are 11-5 overall. The Bears excel in field goal percentage and rebounding but struggle in defending three-pointers. They allow a higher percentage of field goals but have a solid free-throw defense. Their defensive rebounds and turnover rates are average, while their defensive assist ranking is low.

Big 12 Rivalry Showdown: TCU vs Baylor Promises Exciting Matchup

The upcoming match between TCU and Baylor in the Big 12 rivalry in Texas presents an intriguing scenario. TCU boasts proficient scorers in perimeter players Reynolds and Allette, along with a skilled 6'8 small forward in Brendan Wenzel, who leads the team in three-pointers with 27 made. Despite a prior nine-point loss on the road against Arizona, TCU's solid defensive capabilities, ranking 30th in the nation in defensive efficiency, are expected to challenge Baylor. Both teams have a guard-heavy lineup and evenly matched abilities. Baylor's two conference losses and the absence of previous high-level talent suggest a competitive game. Despite a split in victories during last season, with each team winning on the road, TCU is anticipated to perform well away from home. Consequently, taking TCU with the points seems prudent.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Horned Frogs vs Bears archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Horned Frogs vs Bears matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · TCU Horned Frogs+570 → +636Moved
  • Moneyline · Baylor Bears-850 → -951Moved
  • Spread · TCU Horned Frogs+12.5 (-110) → +12.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Baylor Bears-12.5 (-110) → -12.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over136 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under136 (-110) → 138 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

TCU Horned Frogs
22-11 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Baylor Bears
17-16 matchup record · 4-5-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-19T11:14:25.786Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-26Baylor Bears 62 · TCU Horned Frogs 54
  • 2024-01-27TCU Horned Frogs 105 · Baylor Bears 102
Final result

Matchup pick recap

TCU Horned Frogs defeated Baylor Bears 74-71

TCU Horned Frogs defeated Baylor Bears 74-71 on January 19, 2025, a 3-point decision in the series. TCU Horned Frogs' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 42-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded TCU Horned Frogs +12.5 (-110) spread, TCU Horned Frogs covered, while the 145 combined points finished over the recorded total of 138.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JohnmiznerSpread · TCU Horned Frogs +12.5 (-110)Win
  • JeffjacksonTotal · Under 136.5 (-110)Loss
  • JoeThomasSpread · TCU Horned Frogs +12 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · TCU Horned Frogs +13 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 136.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · TCU Horned Frogs +13 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 136.5 (-110)Win