The undefeated South Dakota State Jackrabbits (3-0) look to extend their hot start when they meet the TCU Horned Frogs (2-0) at Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center. Action starts at 2:00 pm ET on Saturday, Nov. 21.
The Horned Frogs come into this game on a high note after dismantling Houston Baptist 90-63 on Thursday. Karviar Shepherd had nine points, nine rebounds, and six assists for TCU. The Jackrabbits, meanwhile, are coming off an 83-67 win against Illinois State on Thursday. George Marshall shot 4 for 11 and led in scoring with 18 points.
TCU is a slight two-point favorite in this game and the Over/Under (O/U) is set at 150 points. The Horned Frogs are an exceptional shooting team from the line with 30.0 free throws made per game, one of the highest marks in Division I. Transitioning to the TCU defense, an area where the Horned Frogs are particularly strong is shot blocking, where they average 7.5 blocks per game, 15th in Division I.
As for their opponent, the Jackrabbits are a perfect 3-0 SU and 2-0 ATS so far. They average 9.0 steals per game, good for 44th in the nation.
This game marks the first time TCU and South Dakota State have played one another in recent seasons.
Predictions: SU Winner – SDakSt, ATS Winner – SDakSt, O/U – Over
Notes
TCU is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home.
South Dakota State averages 85.0 points per game (ranked 69th). TCU, on the other hand, allows 70.0 points per game (ranked 161st).
The TCU Horned Frogs rank 53rd for their offensive rating of 119.3. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits have a defensive rating of 86.7 (ranked 50th).
On average, TCU has 75.4 possessions per game and scores 1.193 points on each possession. South Dakota State has both fewer possessions (71.9) and scores fewer points during those possessions (1.182).
TCU has an average effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. South Dakota State is undefeated (1-0) when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
The TCU Horned Frogs average 7.5 blocks per game, the 15th-ranked team in the country. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits rank a lowly 186th in blocking with just 3.3 per game.
TCU makes 5.5 steals per game. In games where it gives up 5 or more steals, South Dakota State is undefeated at 3-0.
