The TCU Horned Frogs (16-6, 4-5 Big 12) will attempt to put an end to their five-game road losing streak in a matchup against the No. 17 Iowa State Cyclones (18-5, 7-3 Big 12) at James H. Hilton Coliseum. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPNU.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Iowa State Cyclones ATS Prediction
In the Horned Frogs’ last contest, they beat the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 70-68. TCU won the rebounding battle. The Horned Frogs had 11 offensive rebounds and 34 total rebounds, while the Cowboys had six and 31, respectively. TCU was lifted by Desmond Bane, who was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 9-for-17 shooting.
The Cyclones won a close one over the Oklahoma Sooners in their last matchup, 75-74. Iowa State’s 34.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over Oklahoma, who had a rate of 28.2. The Cyclones’ mark was above their season average of 27.5. With 16 points, eight rebounds and five assists, Marial Shayok played well for Iowa State.
After the Horned Frogs won both contests against the Cyclones last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, TCU won 89-83. The Horned Frogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.640 vs. 0.532) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (29.2 vs. 25.0).
This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defensesIowa State currently ranks 23rd in effective field goal percentage (0.555), while TCU is 57th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.475).
TCU Horned Frogs at Iowa State Cyclones Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Iowa State, ATS Winner – Iowa State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Iowa State averages 16.1 assists per game, which ranks 31st in the NCAA. TCU ranks 200th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
The Cyclones rank 14th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Horned Frogs rank 119th (3.5).
Iowa State ranks ninth in steals allowed per game (4.7) while TCU ranks 49th (5.5).
The Horned Frogs rank 166th in three pointers attempted per game (21.9) while the Cyclones rank 197th in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
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The Horned Frogs have been outscored by an average of 6.8 points in their last five games. On the season, TCU has defeated opponents by an average of 7.2 points.
During their last five games, the Cyclones have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
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