TCU Horned Frogs vs Vanderbilt Commodores Matchup

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

Vanderbilt vs TCU Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Commodores and Horned Frogs. The game is starting at 12:30 ET on ESPNU, and it's hosted by the Horned Frogs at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Get ready to place your bets! Vanderbilt comes into this non-conference matchup as the -1.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 149 points.

Vanderbilt vs. TCU Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Vanderbilt Commodores at TCU Horned Frogs
  • Where: Fort Worth at Dickies Arena
  • Date: Sunday, December 8th
  • Betting Odds VAND -1.5, VAND -123 | TCU +101 O/U 149

Commodores Preview: Taking a Look at the Commodores Chances on the Road

Vanderbilt improved to 8-1 on the season with an 80-64 road win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday. The Commodores entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 144 fell short of the 149.5 O/U line.

Vanderbilt led 39-34 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding the Hokies to 30 points while scoring 41 of their own.

Commodores Offense Breakdown

Vanderbilt's offense was clicking in their last game, as they put up 80 points on 52.7% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 61.8%, thanks in large part to their 71.4% shooting on two-point attempts (20/28).

From beyond the arc, the Commodores hit 9 of 27 threes, good for 33.3%. They also connected on 13 of 18 free throws (72.2%) and grabbed 5 offensive rebounds, while dishing out 14 assists. Jason Edwards led the way with 19 points in just 21 minutes, hitting 3 of 7 threes (42.9%).

Commodores Team Defense

Vanderbilt's defense held their opponent to 64 points, allowing them to shoot just 38% from the field. The Commodores limited damage from beyond the arc, where their opponent shot 27% (8/29).

Inside the arc, Vanderbilt's opponent connected on 48% of their two-point attempts (15/31). From the free-throw line, they went 10/13, hitting 76% of their attempts. Vanderbilt also gave up 14 offensive rebounds.

Horned Frogs Preview: Can the Horned Frogs Lock in a Home Win?

TCU improved to 5-3 on the season with a 76-72 win over Xavier on Thursday. The Horned Frogs, who were -1.5 point favorites, covered the spread. The game’s total points of 148 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 147.5.

TCU led 37-29 at halftime, but Xavier made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 43 points. TCU managed to hold on, scoring 39 points of their own after the break to secure the win.

Horned Frogs Offense Breakdown

TCU's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 46.7% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 18 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.7%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws, going 14 for 18 from the line.

Ryan Conwell led the team with 17 points and 6 assists, despite shooting just 33.3% overall and 30.8% from deep. Frankie Collins and Zach Freemantle each added 16 points, with Freemantle shooting 61.5% from the field. Brendan Wenzel hit 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 15 points, while Dailyn Swain was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5, including 1 for 1 from beyond the arc.

Horned Frogs Team Defense

TCU's defense gave up 72 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 52% shooting rate.

From three-point range, TCU's opponents went 6/18, hitting 33% of their shots. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 14 attempts for 77%. TCU allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Commodores vs Horned Frogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last five road games, Vanderbilt has averaged 80 points per game while allowing 80 . The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 5-0 vs. the spread.
  • In their last three games at home, the Horned Frogs have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Horned Frogs have gone 2-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
  • Vanderbilt has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.

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