TCU Horned Frogs vs Michigan Wolverines NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Betting on today’s Horned Frogs and Wolverines game? Catch the action at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, MI, as the Wolverines hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on FS1. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Michigan as the -8.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 152.5 points.

TCU HORNED FROGS VS MICHIGAN WOLVERINES BETTING PICK

The Pick: TCU Horned Frogs +8.5

This game will be played at Crisler Center at 6:00 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE TCU HORNED FROGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Wolverines.
• Even though we have Michigan winning straight-up, we like TCU at +8.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Do the Horned Frogs Stand a Chance on the Road?

TCU picked up a 76-71 win over Texas State on Tuesday, November 12th. Playing at home, the Horned Frogs were -15.5 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 147, going over the pre-game line of 140.

TCU trailed 37-35 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Texas State 41-34 to secure the win.

TCU’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 53.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 57.7%. They were particularly strong inside, hitting 60.5% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 35.7% from beyond the arc. However, their free-throw shooting was a glaring weakness, as they made just 46.9% of their attempts from the line.

Noah Reynolds and Tylan Pope each scored 17 points, with Reynolds hitting 6 of 7 shots and adding 5 assists. Trazarien White also had an efficient night, shooting 70% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from deep. Dylan Dawson knocked down 4 threes, while Joshua O’Garro contributed 14 points and 6 rebounds.

Even with TCU’s defensive struggles, they managed to keep the game close by holding the opposing team to 71 points. However, the Horned Frogs allowed them to shoot 53% from the field, including 60% on two-point attempts.

TCU did limit the damage from beyond the arc, as the opposing team made just 5 of 14 three-point attempts, shooting 35%. They also struggled at the free-throw line, converting only 15 of 32 attempts (46%).

Can Michigan Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Michigan dropped their last game, a 72-70 road loss to Wake Forest on Sunday, November 10th. The Wolverines, who were favored by 2 points, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 156.5 O/U line.

Michigan led 38-34 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32, leading to the narrow defeat.

Michigan’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 42.1% from the field. They connected on 10 of 33 three-point attempts, hitting at a 30.3% rate, while knocking down 58.3% of their two-point shots. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, and they made 12 of 15 free throws, good for 80%.

Hunter Sallis led the team with 18 points, despite missing both of his three-point attempts. Tre’Von Spillers added 16 points, hitting 6 of 7 shots overall and 2 of 3 from beyond the arc. Michigan finished with 15 assists and 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Michigan’s defense gave up 72 points, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 55% shooting, with the other team hitting 20 of their 36 two-point attempts.

From three-point range, Michigan’s defense held their opponent to 30% shooting, as they made 6 of 20 attempts. The Wolverines also sent them to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 for 73%. Michigan allowed 11 offensive rebounds.