TCU Horned Frogs vs Colorado State Rams NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Horned Frogs versus the Rams? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on truT. The game will be played at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA. TCU comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 142.5 points.

TCU HORNED FROGS VS COLORADO STATE RAMS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Colorado State Rams +3.5

This game will be played at Acrisure Arena at 2:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE COLORADO STATE RAMS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Rams.
• Not only will Colorado State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.

Can the Horned Frogs Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?

TCU dropped a 69-52 decision to Santa Clara on Thursday, November 28th. The Horned Frogs, who were -4.5 favorites at home, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, well below the O/U line of 149.

After trailing 34-27 at halftime, TCU couldn’t mount a comeback, scoring just 25 points in the 2nd half while allowing 35. The Horned Frogs will need to regroup after this disappointing performance.

TCU’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 52 points with a field goal percentage of 34.9%. Their effective field goal percentage matched that mark, and they hit only 1 of 17 three-point attempts, shooting 5.9% from deep. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 7 of 16 attempts, good for 43.8%.

The Horned Frogs managed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists. Carlos Stewart Jr. led the way with 18 points, hitting 8 of 9 shots overall and 2 of 3 from three-point range. Frankie Collins added 15 points, shooting 5 of 10 from the field and 1 of 2 from beyond the arc.

TCU’s defense was strong in their last game, giving up 69 points while holding their opponent to just 34% shooting from the field. The Horned Frogs allowed 21 two-point baskets on 46 attempts, a 45% success rate for the opposing team.

From beyond the arc, TCU’s defense was particularly effective, limiting their opponent to just 1 three-pointer on 17 attempts, a 5% shooting performance. The Horned Frogs also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 7 shots, a 43% rate.

Will the Rams Pull Through as the Home Underdog?

Colorado State fell to Washington 73-67 on Thursday, November 28th, in an away game. The Rams entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 140, just under the O/U line of 142.5.

After leading 28-26 at halftime, Colorado State allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39 of their own.

In their last game, Colorado State’s offense put up 67 points, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They connected on 30.4% of their three-point attempts (7/23) and were strong from the free-throw line, hitting 83.3% (10/12). The Rams grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 10 assists as a team.

Tyler Harris led the way, scoring 24 points on 9/13 shooting, including 5/8 from beyond the arc. He also pulled down 8 rebounds. Great Osobor contributed 16 points and 8 rebounds, adding 7 assists, while Nique Clifford chipped in 13 points and 9 rebounds.

Colorado State’s defense gave up 73 points, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 56 attempts.

From three-point range, the other team hit 10 of 22 shots, good for 45%. At the free-throw line, they made 13 of 24, shooting 54%. Colorado State also gave up 8 offensive rebounds.