The No. 16 TCU Horned Frogs (13-3, 1-3 Big 12) head to No. 9 Oklahoma to take on the Sooners (13-2, 3-1 Big 12) in what should be a high-scoring game. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 13, 2018.
TCU Horned Frogs at Oklahoma Sooners ATS Prediction
The last time the Horned Frogs played, they were topped by the Texas Longhorns, 99-98. One of Texas’ biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 29 free throw attempts, while TCU had 20. Kenrich Williams was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Sooners beat the No. 8 Texas Tech Red Raiders in their last matchup, 75-65. The Sooners made 18 of their 21 free throws (85.7 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 14.7). Trae Young was the top scorer from either team with 27 points on 7-for-23 shooting.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the nation’s top offenses face off. Oklahoma ranks 20th with 118.0 points per 100 possessions and TCU is 11th (120.0).
Vladimir Brodziansky has averaged 15.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks over the last five games for TCU.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Young scored a game-high 39 points in the first matchup, in which the Sooners topped the Horned Frogs 90-89. He also put up 14 assists. Oklahoma did an excellent job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (22-31; 71.0 percent). TCU, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (8.4 vs. 13.7).
TCU Horned Frogs at Oklahoma Sooners Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Oklahoma, ATS Winner – Oklahoma, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
TCU ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (30.2) while Oklahoma ranks 239th (38.8).
The Sooners rank 12th in assists per game (18.3) while the Horned Frogs rank 222nd in assists allowed per game (16.4).
Oklahoma ranks 23rd in three pointers attempted per game (27.3) while TCU ranks 189th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
The Sooners rank 17th in blocks per game (5.6) while the Horned Frogs rank 102nd in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
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The Horned Frogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 11.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Sooners have scored an average of 90.8 points per game (2.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (1.9 above their season average).
