TCU Horned Frogs vs BYU Cougars NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/14

The TCU Horned Frogs will take on the #11 BYU Cougars on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET. The game will be held at the Marriott Center in Provo, UT, and is a Big 12 conference matchup. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN2.

BYU enters the game as the favorite with a spread of -12.5. The Cougars have a strong record of 15-1, with an impressive 11-1 home record. Meanwhile, the TCU Horned Frogs are the underdog with a spread of +12.5 and hold an 11-5 record for the season. Both teams aim to strengthen their position in the Big 12 standings.

TCU Horned Frogs vs BYU Cougars Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: TCU Horned Frogs vs BYU Cougars
  • Venue: Marriott Center, Provo UT
  • Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: TCU Spread +12.5 (-112), BYU Spread -12.5 (-111), TCU MoneyLine +565, BYU MoneyLine -887, Over/Under 156.5

TCU Horned Frogs Team Preview

TCU Horned Frogs have a current record of 11-5 for the season. They won 3 of their 4 away games. In their last game against Arizona, they lost by 13 points, scoring 73 points with a field goal percentage of 42.4%.

David Punch has been a standout player for the Horned Frogs. He averages 14.1 points per game and 7.8 rebounds. In the game against Kansas, he scored 20 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.

The Horned Frogs average 80.4 points per game, ranking 126th in the nation. Their field goal percentage stands at 46.0%. They perform well in assists, averaging 16.6 per game, which ranks them 76th.

BYU Cougars Team Preview

The BYU Cougars have had a strong season with a 15-1 record. Their recent games include a win against the Utah Utes, with a score of 89-84. Key players like Richie Saunders and AJ Dybantsa have shown consistent performance, contributing to the team’s success.

Offensively, the Cougars average 88.2 points per game, ranking 24th in the nation. They have a solid field goal percentage of 50.3%. Their ability to make three-point shots at 36.7% is another strength.

Defensively, the Cougars have room to improve, with 9.1 steals and 5.0 blocks per game. Their foul count averages 14.4 per game. Despite these areas for improvement, the team remains a tough competitor in the Big 12 conference.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, BYU is favored by 12.5 points against TCU. BYU scores 88.2 points per game, while TCU scores 80.4 points per game. The projected score suggests BYU will win by more than 12.5 points. Therefore, the recommendation is to take BYU -12.5.

For the over/under pick, the total is set at 156.5 points. BYU and TCU combine for a projected total of 168.6 points per game. This suggests the game will go over 156.5 points. Thus, the recommendation is to take the over 156.5.