Clemson Tigers vs TCU Horned Frogs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23

Looking to win big? The Tigers and Horned Frogs face off at 4:00 ET on FS1. The Horned Frogs are hosting the game at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, ON. The Tigers are the favorites in this non-conference matchup against the Horned Frogs. The over/under for the game is set at 149.5 points.

CLEMSON TIGERS VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: TCU Horned Frogs +1

This game will be played at Coca-Cola Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE TCU HORNED FROGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-69 in favor of the Horned Frogs.
• Not only will TCU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 142 points.

Will Clemson Come Through as Road Favorites?

Clemson has a perfect 8-0 record as they head into their ninth game of the season. In their previous five road games, which includes those from last year, Clemson has a 3-2 record. Clemson’s against the spread record is currently above .500 at 4-3. They have gone 2-0 against the spread on the road and 2-3 at home.

In eight games, Clemson comes in with an over/under mark of 5-2-0, with their games averaging 149 points per game. In their most recent three games, the Tigers’ over/under record is 2-1, with their games averaging 149 points per game.

Clemson recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 85 points against Alabama. This output exceeded their season average of 79.2 points per game. The Clemson offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 24.4 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 41% of their looks from outside this season.

At this time, the Tigers’ defense is positioned 94th in the country, permitting 68.3 points per game. In today’s game vs. TCU, the Clemson defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Clemson made 20 free-throws vs. the Tigers.

Can TCU Lock in a Home Win?

After defeating Georgetown by a score of 84-83, TCU remains undefeated with a 7-0 record. In all seven games, the Horned Frogs have been favored by the betting lines. TCU’s performance against the spread up to this point in the season stands at 3-4 going into today’s game. In their previous five games, the team has a 2-3 record vs. the spread.

TCU comes in with an over/under record of 4-3-0 through seven games, with their games averaging a combined 157.9 points per game so far. The Horned Frogs’ last five games have culminated with an average of 155 points per game and an over/under record of 3-2.

In their latest game, TCU’s offense looked good, scoring 84 points against Georgetown. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 52.3% and made 9/17 free throws. In terms of offense, the Horned Frogs have a season-long field goal percentage of 53%, putting them 18th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 185th in percentage and 258th in three-pointers made.

TCU’s defense has been playing well, ranking 65th nationally, with 66.1 points allowed per game. So far, the TCU defense is giving up an average of 7.3 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 12.6 times per game (479th).