Colorado Buffaloes vs TCU Horned Frogs Matchup

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

Colorado vs TCU Prediction

Betting on today's Buffaloes and Horned Frogs game? Catch the action at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX, as the Horned Frogs hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 136.5 points, and TCU is favored by -6.5 vs. Colorado in a Big 12 conference matchup.

Colorado vs. TCU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Colorado Buffaloes at TCU Horned Frogs
Where: Fort Worth at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena
Date: Sunday, February 2nd
Betting Odds TCU -6.5, COL +236 | TCU -297 O/U 136.5

Buffaloes Preview: Does Colorado Have A Chance at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena?

Colorado Buffaloes Recent Game/Games

Colorado’s season took another hit on Tuesday, January 28th, as they dropped to 9-11 after a 70-68 home loss to Arizona State. The Buffaloes, who were -3.5 favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 138, just under the 141.5 O/U line.

After trailing 33-26 at halftime, Colorado made a push in the 2nd half, scoring 42 points while allowing 37, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Buffaloes Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Buffaloes put up 68 points, shooting 43.1% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc, hitting just 4 of 17 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, with a 51.2% success rate on two-point shots.

Adam Miller was a standout, connecting on 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 18 points and 6 assists. Trevor Baskin contributed 19 points, while Shawn Phillips Jr. added 13 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 71.4% from the floor.

Buffaloes Team Defense

Colorado's defense gave up 70 points, with their opponent shooting 43% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 41 attempts, a 51% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Colorado held their opponent to just 4 three-pointers on 17 attempts, a 23% shooting performance. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 14, a 70% clip. Colorado conceded 11 offensive rebounds.

Horned Frogs Preview: Can TCU Pull Off a Home Win?

TCU Horned Frogs Recent Game/Games

The Horned Frogs fell to 10-10 on the season after a 71-57 road loss to Texas Tech on Wednesday. TCU entered the game as +12 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 128, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.

TCU trailed 32-29 at halftime and struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 28 points while allowing 39.

Horned Frogs Offense Breakdown

TCU's offense struggled in their last game, putting up just 57 points on 35.1% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, and they hit only 27.8% from beyond the arc, going 5-for-18.

At the free-throw line, the Horned Frogs connected on just 54.5% of their attempts, making 12 of 22. JT Toppin was a bright spot, scoring 18 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall.

Horned Frogs Team Defense

TCU's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 46% from the field. They were especially effective inside, where the other team hit 72% of their two-point attempts, going 13/18.

From beyond the arc, TCU allowed 10 threes on 31 attempts, a 32% shooting rate. The opponent also went 15/21 from the free-throw line, hitting 71%. TCU gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Buffaloes vs Horned Frogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past three road matchups, Colorado has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
In their last three games at home, the Horned Frogs have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 63 points per game in this stretch.
The last five games that Colorado was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 0-5 straight up.
Over the team's last three games as the favorite, the Horned Frogs struggled vs the spread going just 1-2. However, they still had a straight up mark of 2-1.