College Hoops Predictions: Will TCU Beat Texas Tech? 2/3/18
Will TCU take down a hot Texas Tech team on Saturday afternoon? Tip-off between these Big 12 rivals clash at 2:00 p.m. ET.
The Odds: Texas Tech at TCU, 2:00 p.m. ET, Saturday
The Red Raiders enter play with an 18-4 record and are 2-3 on the road this year. The Horned Frogs, meanwhile, are 16-6 overall and 11-2 at home. From a betting standpoint, Texas Tech is 9-9 against the spread and 2-3 ATS on the road. TCU is 11-10 at the betting window and 6-6 ATS at home.
According to oddsmakers, the Horned Frogs are now 4.5-point home favorites today. The Red Raiders opened as 2.5-point favorites but the number has climbed. As for the total, it currently sits at 146.
As of this writing, 66% of betting tickets wagered at online sportsbooks are on the Horned Frogs. The money (77%) is also on TCU to cover the spread today.
Texas Tech Injury Report
There is only one player listed on the Red Raiders’ injury report. That player is Zach Smith, who is out with a foot injury.
TCU Injury Report
The Horned Frogs will be without Jaylen Fisher, who is out for the year with a knee injury. RJ Nembhard is also questionable due to an ankle injury.
Our Prediction
The Red Raiders have been a terrible bet of late. They have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games overall. They’re also winless at the betting window at 0-6 against the number in their last six conference games. They’re 1-4 against the spread in their last five games coming off an ATS loss, too.
On the other side, the Horned Frogs have covered the number in their last five conference games. They’re 4-1 at the betting window in their last five games against an opponent with a winning record as well.
Saturday College Basketball Predictions: TCU Horned Frogs -4.5