TCU Horned Frogs vs Texas State Bobcats Matchup

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

Texas State vs TCU Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bobcats versus the Horned Frogs? Tip off is at at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. The odds for this non-conference game currently have TCU as the -15 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 137.5 points.

Texas State vs. TCU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Texas State Bobcats at TCU Horned Frogs
Where: Fort Worth at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena
Date: Tuesday, November 12th
Betting Odds TCU -15, TXST +807 | TCU -1581 O/U 137.5

Bobcats Preview: Will the Bobcats Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Texas State opened their season with a 64-44 win over Eastern Michigan on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Bobcats were -8.5 point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Texas State led 35-22 at halftime and continued to control the game, outscoring Eastern Michigan 29-22 in the 2nd half. The combined points of 108 fell well short of the O/U line of 135.5.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Christian Henry led the way for Texas State with 17 points and 2 assists, shooting 42.9% from the field and 3/7 from beyond the arc. Kaden Gumbs added 15 points, hitting 5/9 shots and going 1/1 from three-point range, while also dishing out 4 assists.

Tylan Pope contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds, making 4/8 shots and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Tyrel Morgan chipped in 11 points, shooting 5/11 from the field and 1/2 from deep.

Bobcats Team Defense

Texas State's defense held their opponent to just 44 points, despite allowing 41% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making just 13 of 33 attempts for 39%.

From beyond the arc, Texas State's opponent shot 46%, hitting 7 of 15 threes. The Bobcats also sent them to the line 21 times, where they converted 17 free throws for 81%.

Horned Frogs Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Horned Frogs?

TCU opened their season with a 67-51 win over Florida Gulf Coast on Friday. Playing at home, the Horned Frogs were -17.5 point favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 118, well under the O/U line of 148.

After leading 30-29 at halftime, TCU’s defense tightened up in the 2nd half, holding FGCU to just 22 points while scoring 37.

Horned Frogs Offense Breakdown

TCU put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.9%, with a strong performance inside, hitting 57.6% of their two-point attempts (19/33). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27.3% of their threes (6/22).

At the free-throw line, TCU shot 78.6% (11/14), and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds. The Horned Frogs dished out 15 assists, with Keeshawn Kellman leading the way, scoring 18 points on 9/11 shooting and adding 9 rebounds. Vasean Allette contributed 14 points, though he shot just 35.7% from the field and 20% from three.

Horned Frogs Team Defense

TCU's defense held their opponent to just 51 points, even though they allowed a 45% shooting performance. The Horned Frogs gave up 57% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 19 of 33 from inside the arc.

From three-point range, TCU limited their opponent to 27% shooting, as they made 6 of 22 attempts. The Horned Frogs also sent them to the line 14 times, where they converted 11 free throws at a 78% rate. TCU allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bobcats vs Horned Frogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five road games, Texas State has averaged 72 points per game while allowing 68 . The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
Through their last three home games, TCU has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 70 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Bobcats have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Horned Frogs have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.