Vanderbilt Commodores vs TCU Horned Frogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24
Planning on watching today’s Commodores and Horned Frogs game? Catch the action at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, as the Horned Frogs hosts this showdown at 12:30 ET on ESPNU. Vanderbilt is favored by -1.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 149 points.
VANDERBILT COMMODORES VS TCU HORNED FROGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: TCU Horned Frogs +1.5
This game will be played at Dickies Arena at 12:30 ET on Sunday, December 8th.
WHY BET THE TCU HORNED FROGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Horned Frogs.
- Not only will TCU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Taking a Look at the Commodores Chances on the Road
Vanderbilt improved to 8-1 on the season with an 80-64 road win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday. The Commodores, who entered the game as 6-point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
Vanderbilt led 39-34 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the second half, holding the Hokies to 30 points while scoring 41 of their own. The combined points of 144 fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.
Vanderbilt’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 80 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.8%, thanks in part to their 71.4% shooting on two-pointers (20/28).
From beyond the arc, the Commodores hit 9 of 27 attempts, shooting 33.3%. Jason Edwards led the team with 19 points, hitting 3 of 7 from three-point range, while Jaden Schutt and MJ Collins Jr. each added 15 points, with Schutt knocking down 5 threes.
Vanderbilt’s defense held their opponent to 64 points, with a 38% shooting performance from the field (23/60). They allowed 15 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Vanderbilt’s defense limited their opponent to 8 threes on 29 attempts, a 27% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10, shooting 76%. Vanderbilt gave up 14 offensive rebounds.
Can the Horned Frogs Hold Strong at Home?
TCU improved to 5-3 on the season with a 76-72 win over Xavier on Thursday. The Horned Frogs were -1.5 favorites at home and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 148, just over the 147.5-point line.
TCU led 37-29 at halftime but allowed 43 points in the second half while scoring 39. Despite the defensive lapse, they held on for the win.
TCU’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 18 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, and they were solid at the free-throw line, converting 14 of 18 attempts for 77.8%.
Ryan Conwell led the way with 17 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 30.8% from three. Frankie Collins and Zach Freemantle each added 16 points, with Freemantle shooting 61.5% from the field. Brendan Wenzel was efficient, hitting 3 of 5 threes and shooting 71.4% overall, finishing with 15 points.
TCU’s defense gave up 72 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Horned Frogs struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 52% from inside the arc on 22/42 shooting.
From beyond the arc, TCU held their opponent to 33% shooting, with 6 made threes on 18 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 77%.