TCU Horned Frogs vs Iowa St. Cyclones Betting Picks & Predictions
In this upcoming Big 12 showdown, the TCU Horned Frogs and Iowa State Cyclones will face off on Saturday afternoon. Both teams have had fairly successful seasons so far, with
Game outlook
In this upcoming Big 12 showdown, the TCU Horned Frogs and Iowa State Cyclones will face off on Saturday afternoon. Both teams have had fairly successful seasons so far, with the Horned Frogs holding a record of 16-6 and the Cyclones at 17-5. In terms of betting, Iowa State has been favored to win, with an opening line of -6 and the current line now at -7.5. The last time these two teams met, Iowa State came out on top with a narrow 73-72 road win against TCU. The Horned Frogs will be looking to bounce back from their recent home loss against Texas, while the Cyclones are coming off a road win against Texas.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Horned Frogs +280 | Cyclones -355
Spread: Horned Frogs +7.5 (-110) | Cyclones -7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 78%.
TCU Horned Frogs
The TCU Horned Frogs are currently seeking their sixth conference win. Despite having a winning streak end in a recent loss against Texas, TCU has shown confidence on the court, winning three out of their last four games, including victories against strong opponents such as Baylor and Texas Tech. Emanuel Miller and Micah Peavy have been key contributors to the team's success, with Miller averaging 16.4 PPG and 5.9 RPG, and Peavy increasing his season average to 11.5 PPG. Jameer Nelson Jr. also had an impressive performance, scoring 30 points in the victory against Baylor. In terms of their rankings, TCU is currently ranked 29th in DI according to Ken Pomeroy's ratings. They have a solid away record of 4-2 this season, including two Big 12 wins. Offensively, TCU has been strong, averaging 82.9 points per game, ranking 24th in the nation. However, their defense has shown some weaknesses, conceding an average of 71.1 points per game. In terms of their offensive statistics, TCU has been successful in field goal percentage, hitting an average of 48.75% of their shots, and free throw percentage, making 72.46% of their attempts. They have also been decent in three-point shooting, making an average of 36.07% of their shots. Defensively, the Horned Frogs allow opponents to make 44.15% of their field goals and 68.00% of their free throws. They also struggle in defending the three-pointer, allowing opponents to make 32.51% of their shots. Overall, TCU holds a power ranking of 219 and has a record of 11-6 this season. They have shown strength on offense, but their defense has room for improvement. frog break #GoFrogs pic.twitter.com/GP3eL5xckg