TCU Horned Frogs vs Houston Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Horned Frogs and Cougars. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN2, and it’s hosted by the Cougars at Fertitta Center in Houston, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 128.5 points, and Houston is favored by -18.5 vs. TCU in a Big 12 conference matchup.
TCU HORNED FROGS VS HOUSTON COUGARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: TCU Horned Frogs +18.5
This game will be played at Fertitta Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 6th.
WHY BET THE TCU HORNED FROGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Cougars.
- Even though we have Houston winning straight-up, we like TCU at +18.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Can the Horned Frogs Pull the Upset on the Road?
TCU improved to 8-5 on the season with a narrow 63-62 win over Kansas State on Saturday. The Horned Frogs were favored by 3 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.
TCU led 27-24 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. Despite not covering the spread, the Horned Frogs got the win at home.
TCU’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.3% from the field and 39.1% on two-point attempts. They hit 40% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 15 three-point shots.
Noah Reynolds led the Horned Frogs with 18 points, shooting 53.8% from the field. Trazarien White and Vasean Allette each added 14 points, with White hitting 3 of 4 from deep.
TCU’s defense held their opponent to 62 points, with a field goal percentage of 39% (24/61). They limited two-point shooting to 39% (18/46).
From beyond the arc, TCU allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts (40%). Their opponent also shot 56% from the free-throw line, making 9 of 16.
Can Houston Lock in a Home Win?
Houston improved to 10-3 on the season with an 86-55 win over BYU on Saturday. Playing at home, they entered the game as -9.5 favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total points for the game reached 141, surpassing the over/under line of 133.5.
Houston took control early, leading 39-22 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 47 points while allowing 33.
Houston’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points with a field goal percentage of 49.2% (29/59). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.7%, thanks in large part to their three-point shooting, where they hit 16 of 34 attempts (47.1%).
The Cougars also connected on 75% of their free throws (12/16) and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, while dishing out 15 assists. Emanuel Sharp led the way with 18 points in 20 minutes, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Terrance Arceneaux added 15 points, shooting 4 of 5 from three-point range, and Trevin Knell and Mylik Wilson each chipped in 12 points, with Wilson going 5 for 5 from the field.
Despite Houston’s defensive struggles, they managed to hold the opposing team to 55 points. The Cougars allowed their opponents to shoot 49% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 59 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Houston’s defense gave up 16 threes on 34 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. The opposing team also went 12/16 from the free-throw line, hitting 75% of their shots. Houston allowed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.