Kansas St. Wildcats vs TCU Horned Frogs Betting Picks & Predictions
The Kansas State Wildcats (7-5) are set to take on the TCU Horned Frogs (7-5) on January 4, 2025, at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Last season, TCU secured a close
Game outlook
The Kansas State Wildcats (7-5) are set to take on the TCU Horned Frogs (7-5) on January 4, 2025, at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Last season, TCU secured a close victory over Kansas State with a final score of 75-72, thanks to a game-winning 3-pointer by Jameer Nelson Jr. TCU is currently the favored team for this upcoming matchup, opening at -3.5 with the betting line remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wildcats +140 | Horned Frogs -163
Spread: Wildcats +3.5 (-110) | Horned Frogs -3.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 140.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that TCU will win straight-up is 62%.
Kansas St. Wildcats
Kansas State has had a rough start to their season, losing three of their last four games before pulling off an upset against #16 Cincinnati. Senior Coleman Hawkins led the team with 20 points and 10 rebounds in the win. Fifth-year senior David N'Guessan has been a standout player, averaging 13.6 points per game and shooting 66.7% from the field. The Wildcats are currently ranked 87th in the nation in the KenPom ratings, with 86th in defense and 100th in offense. They have struggled when favored this season but have had more success as underdogs against the spread. Offensively, Kansas State shoots 46.28% from the field and 66.01% from free throws, while defensively they allow opponents to shoot 43.36% from the field and 78.02% from free throws. Overall, the team is 7-5 this season and has key areas where they excel and areas where they need to improve.