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Game time: January 23, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Gallagher-Iba Arena — Stillwater, OK

Article updated Jan 22, 10:17 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Big 12 basketball conference will see a match-up between the #19 ranked TCU Horned Frogs and the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Tuesday night. TCU recently lost a close game

Game outlook

The Big 12 basketball conference will see a match-up between the #19 ranked TCU Horned Frogs and the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Tuesday night. TCU recently lost a close game to Iowa State as favorites, while Oklahoma State suffered their fifth consecutive league loss against Kansas State but managed to cover the spread as underdogs. In the previous season, the teams split their matchups, each winning on their home court. The game is scheduled for 9:00 EST at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and will be broadcasted on ESPN2. TCU is currently favored to win with the opening line at -4.5, which has not changed.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Horned Frogs -205 | Cowboys +165

Spread: Horned Frogs -4.5 (-110) | Cowboys +4.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 145 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that TCU will win straight-up is 67%.

TCU Horned Frogs

The TCU Horned Frogs have had a mixed start to conference play, with notable wins against highly ranked opponents but also recent losses. Despite this, the Big 12 conference is projected to have the most teams in the NCAA Tournament, making it the most challenging conference in the nation. In their recent game against Iowa State, TCU's guard Trevian Tennyson led the team with 19 points. The team is led by senior forward Emanuel Miller, who is their leading scorer and rebounder. TCU has a balanced scoring attack with multiple players averaging between 9.1 and 10.8 points per game. The team is currently ranked 24th overall by KenPom and is projected to be a 9-seed in the NCAA Tournament. There are no reported injuries. In terms of statistical rankings, TCU is ranked 21st in offense, scoring an average of 83.59 points per game. Their defense is ranked 105th, allowing an average of 68.59 points per game. Offensively, the team has strong shooting percentages, hitting an average of 48.46% of their field goals and 72.61% of their free throws. They also make 34.70% of their three-pointers. TCU averages 39.00 rebounds per game and has notable offensive assist numbers. Defensively, the team allows opponents to make 43.06% of their field goals and 66.67% of their free throws. They also allow opponents to make 30.63% of their three-pointers. TCU averages 32.41 defensive rebounds per game and has average defensive assist and turnover numbers. 🤫 #GoFrogs pic.twitter.com/vNdiczFsF9

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Oklahoma St. Cowboys Analysis

The Oklahoma State basketball program is currently struggling, as they have not yet won a conference game in the Big 12. They are the only team in the conference without a conference win, and every other team has at least two wins. Their best win of the year so far is a victory over Tulsa at a neutral location. In terms of individual players, 6'3 junior guard Javon Small is leading the team in scoring with an average of 13.8 points per game, while also contributing in rebounding and assists. 6'6 senior Bryce Thompson is another key shooter and scorer for the team. The team's top frontcourt player is 6'8 freshman Eric Dailey Jr. Overall, Oklahoma State is ranked 115th in the country according to KenPom, with a ranking of 177th in offensive efficiency and 80th in defensive efficiency. The team plays at a slower pace, being ranked 207th in tempo. Currently, the Cowboys are not projected to make it into the NCAA tournament. They have no listed injuries. Additionally, the Cowboys have an overall power ranking of 306, ranking 244th in offense and 122nd in defense. Their shooting percentages on field goals, free throws, and three-pointers are mediocre. Defensively, they allow moderate shooting percentages from opponents. Clutch 3⃣ from @connordow_3 🤩 pic.twitter.com/5UWDa7gTAJ

Oklahoma State Faces Uphill Battle Against Talented TCU

Oklahoma State faces several challenges heading into their upcoming matchup, the foremost being their lackluster performance this season. With no notable victories and a disappointing record of five losses in conference games, their most commendable win came against Tulsa. Furthermore, the Cowboys have suffered defeats as favorites against Texas-Abilene, Notre Dame, St. Bonaventure, and Southern Illinois. The team relies on just three players who average double figures in scoring, none surpassing 14 points. In addition to these setbacks, Oklahoma State faces TCU at an inopportune moment. The Horned Frogs possess a wealth of talent and recently came close to triumphing over Kansas, while securing victories against the ninth and second-ranked teams in the nation, Oklahoma and Houston. This presents a challenging situation for the struggling Cowboys, given TCU's determination to bounce back from consecutive losses by a narrow margin. Enabled by their robust defense, ranked 35th in efficiency, TCU's chances of success are further enhanced when considering Oklahoma State's relatively weak offense, positioned at 177th in efficiency ratings. The Cowboys are ill-equipped to counter TCU's offensive threat, particularly in dealing with Emanuel Miller, who is poised to exploit mismatches throughout the game. Notably, despite their admirable effort against Kansas State resulting in a close four-point loss, Oklahoma State's resources are likely depleted, leaving them grounded in the depths of the Big 12 standings. Consequently, it is advisable to back TCU to cover the spread in this matchup.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · TCU Horned Frogs-205 → -195Moved
  • Moneyline · Oklahoma St. Cowboys+165 → +165Unchanged
  • Spread · TCU Horned Frogs-4.5 (-110) → -4.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Oklahoma St. Cowboys+4.5 (-110) → +4.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over145 (-110) → 146 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under145 (-110) → 146 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

TCU Horned Frogs
22-11 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Oklahoma St. Cowboys
20-15 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-23T03:17:30.181Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The TCU Horned Frogs have had a mixed start to conference play, with notable wins against highly ranked opponents but also recent losses. Despite this, the Big 12 conference is projected to have the most teams in the NCAA Tournament, making it the most challenging conference in the nation. In their recent game against Iowa State, TCU's guard Trevian Tennyson led the team with 19 points. The team is led by senior forward Emanuel Miller, who is their leading scorer and rebounder. TCU has a balanced scoring attack with multiple players averaging between 9.1 and 10.8 points per game. The team is currently ranked 24th overall by KenPom and is projected to be a 9-seed in the NCAA Tournament. There are no reported injuries. In terms of statistical rankings, TCU is ranked 21st in offense, scoring an average of 83.59 points per game. Their defense is ranked 105th, allowing an average of 68.59 points per game. Offensively, the team has strong shooting percentages, hitting an average of 48.46% of their field goals and 72.61% of their free throws. They also make 34.70% of their three-pointers. TCU averages 39.00 rebounds per game and has notable offensive assist numbers. Defensively, the team allows opponents to make 43.06% of their field goals and 66.67% of their free throws. They also allow opponents to make 30.63% of their three-pointers. TCU averages 32.41 defensive rebounds per game and has average defensive assist and turnover numbers. 🤫 #GoFrogs pic.twitter.com/vNdiczFsF9

The Oklahoma State basketball program is currently struggling, as they have not yet won a conference game in the Big 12. They are the only team in the conference without a conference win, and every other team has at least two wins. Their best win of the year so far is a victory over Tulsa at a neutral location. In terms of individual players, 6'3 junior guard Javon Small is leading the team in scoring with an average of 13.8 points per game, while also contributing in rebounding and assists. 6'6 senior Bryce Thompson is another key shooter and scorer for the team. The team's top frontcourt player is 6'8 freshman Eric Dailey Jr. Overall, Oklahoma State is ranked 115th in the country according to KenPom, with a ranking of 177th in offensive efficiency and 80th in defensive efficiency. The team plays at a slower pace, being ranked 207th in tempo. Currently, the Cowboys are not projected to make it into the NCAA tournament. They have no listed injuries. Additionally, the Cowboys have an overall power ranking of 306, ranking 244th in offense and 122nd in defense. Their shooting percentages on field goals, free throws, and three-pointers are mediocre. Defensively, they allow moderate shooting percentages from opponents. Clutch 3⃣ from @connordow_3 🤩 pic.twitter.com/5UWDa7gTAJ

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-02-18Oklahoma St. Cowboys 75 · TCU Horned Frogs 100
  • 2023-02-04TCU Horned Frogs 73 · Oklahoma St. Cowboys 79
Final result

Matchup pick recap

TCU Horned Frogs defeated Oklahoma St. Cowboys 74-69

TCU Horned Frogs defeated Oklahoma St. Cowboys 74-69 on January 23, 2024, a 5-point decision in the series. TCU Horned Frogs' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 41-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded TCU Horned Frogs -4.5 (-110) spread, TCU Horned Frogs covered, while the 143 combined points finished under the recorded total of 146.

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Tipster picks

  • PurplebloodSpread · TCU Horned Frogs +4.5 (-110)Win
  • Mickey619Spread · TCU Horned Frogs -4.5 (-110)Win
  • UncledavidSpread · TCU Horned Frogs -4.5 (-110)Win
  • StevehTotal · Over 145 (-110)Loss
  • EljefeTotal · Over 145 (-110)Loss
  • DpxsportsSpread · Oklahoma St. Cowboys +4 (-110)Loss
  • MiamimikeSpread · TCU Horned Frogs -4 (-110)Win
  • IroncladlocksSpread · Oklahoma St. Cowboys +4 (-110)Loss
  • DrpaulTotal · Under 144.5 (-110)Win
  • EmcSpread · TCU Horned Frogs -4.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 145 (-110)Loss