TCU Horned Frogs (19-9) vs. BYU Cougars (20-8)
March 2, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: BYU Cougars -5.5; Over/Under: +157.5
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The TCU Horned Frogs will play the BYU Cougars in a Big 12 game on Saturday night at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. Let’s take a look at the TCU preview, BYU preview, betting matchup, and the TCU vs BYU prediction.
TCU Preview
The TCU Horned Frogs are 19-9 (8-7) this season after they lost to Baylor by a score of 62-54 in their last game. TCU trailed 25-23 at halftime, but they were out scored 37-31 in the second half in the loss. The Horned Frogs shot 33.3% from the field and were -12 in rebounding margin in the game. TCU defeated Cincinnati by a score of 75-57 in the game prior to Baylor, but they lost to Texas Tech before that. The Horned Frogs are scoring 80.3 points per game with 37.1 rebounds per game and 17.5 assists per game, while allowing 70.5 points against per game this year. Emanuel Miller is averaging 15.9 points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game, and 2.8 assists per game. TCU is shooting 47.5% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this season.
BYU Preview
The BYU Cougars are 20-8 (8-7) this year after they defeated Kansas by a score of 76-68 in their last game. BYU trailed 35-29 at halftime, but they out scored Kansas 47-33 in the second half in the win. The Cougars shot 39.3% from the field and made 13 three pointers in the game. BYU lost to Kansas State by a score of 84-74 in the game prior to Kansas, but did defeat Baylor before that. The Cougars are scoring 82.6 points per game with 39.9 rebounds per game and 18.9 assists per game, while giving up 69.3 points against per game this season. Jaxson Robinson is averaging 14.1 points per game, 2.5 rebounds per game, and 1.4 assists per game. BYU is shooting 46.4% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 35.2% on three pointers this year
TCU vs BYU Betting Prediction
BYU comes into this game coming off of a huge win on the road against Kansas and they will be at home, where they have been great this season. The Cougars just knocked off Baylor in their last home game and they are scoring 82.6 points per game this season. TCU is coming off of a disappointing outing against Baylor, but they have been decent away from home in conference play. Both of these teams have very strong offensive attacks and we could see a shootout here, but I can’t go against BYU at home. Take the Cougars here.
