Colorado State Rams vs TCU Horned Frogs Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our TCU vs Colorado State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Palm Springs.

TCU vs Colorado State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Horned Frogs and Rams game? Catch the action at Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, CA, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on truT. TCU is favored by -3.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 142.5 points.

TCU vs. Colorado State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: TCU Horned Frogs at Colorado State Rams
Where: Palm Springs at Acrisure Arena
Date: Friday, November 29th
Betting Odds TCU -3.5, TCU -177 | COLST +143 O/U 142.5

Horned Frogs Preview: Is It the Horned Frogs Game to Lose on the Road?

TCU's season took a hit with a 69-52 home loss to Santa Clara on Thursday. The Horned Frogs, who were -4.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 121, falling short of the 149-point O/U line.

TCU trailed 34-27 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring just 25 points while allowing 35. This game highlighted some offensive struggles for the Horned Frogs, as they couldn’t find a way to get back into the game after the break.

Horned Frogs Offense Breakdown

In their last game, TCU's offense struggled, putting up just 52 points on 34.9% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage matched that mark, and they hit only 1 of 17 attempts from beyond the arc, a 5.9% rate. Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 7 of 16 attempts, or 43.8%.

The Horned Frogs managed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out only 5 assists. Carlos Stewart Jr. led the way with 18 points, shooting 8 of 9 from the field and 2 of 3 from three-point range. Frankie Collins added 15 points, hitting 5 of 10 shots overall and 1 of 2 from deep.

Horned Frogs Team Defense

TCU's defense held their opponent to 69 points on 34% shooting from the field, including just 1 made three-pointer on 17 attempts (5%).

They also limited free-throw damage, with the opposing team hitting only 7 of 16 (43%). However, TCU gave up 13 offensive rebounds.

Rams Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Colorado State?

Colorado State’s season hit a bump with a 73-67 loss to Washington on Thursday. The Rams, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 140 fell just short of the 142.5 O/U line.

After leading 28-26 at halftime, Colorado State allowed 47 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39 themselves. Defensive lapses and missed opportunities contributed to the loss.

Rams Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Colorado State managed 67 points, shooting 41% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 45.9%. They hit 30.4% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-23, and connected on 83.3% of their free throws, making 10-of-12 attempts.

Tyler Harris was a standout, scoring 24 points on 9-of-13 shooting, including 5-of-8 from deep. Great Osobor contributed 16 points and 7 assists, while Nique Clifford added 13 points and 9 rebounds.

Rams Team Defense

Colorado State gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 56 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the Rams' defense allowed 10 threes on 22 attempts, a 45% shooting percentage. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 24 times, where they made 13, shooting 54%.

Horned Frogs vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although TCU has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 69 points per game in these games.
In their last five games at home, the Rams have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 61 points per game in this stretch.
Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Colorado State has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Horned Frogs have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 0-3.