Kansas Jayhawks vs TCU Horned Frogs Matchup

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

Kansas vs TCU Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Jayhawks and Horned Frogs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN2, and it's hosted by the Horned Frogs at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Get ready to place your bets! Kansas is favored by -6.5 in this Big 12 conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 135.5 points.

Kansas vs. TCU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Kansas Jayhawks at TCU Horned Frogs
Where: Fort Worth at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena
Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
Betting Odds KAN -6.5, KAN -285 | TCU +226 O/U 135.5

Jayhawks Preview: Will the Jayhawks Find a Way to Win in Fort Worth?

Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games

Kansas improved to 13-4 on the season with an 84-74 win over Kansas State on Saturday. The Jayhawks were -15 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 158 went over the 139.5 O/U line.

Kansas led 39-29 at halftime and scored 45 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 45 points to the Wildcats in the 2nd half as well.

Jayhawks Offense Breakdown

Kansas put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 55.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.7%. They were strong inside, hitting 62.5% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 37.5% from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they made 16 of 21 attempts, good for 76.2%.

Hunter Dickinson led the way with 25 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 63.2% from the field. Zeke Mayo added 24 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range. Coleman Hawkins contributed 10 assists, despite struggling from deep, making just 1 of 7 three-point attempts.

Jayhawks Team Defense

Despite Kansas giving up 74 points, the Jayhawks couldn't slow down their opponent, who shot 55% from the field, including 62% on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, Kansas allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% shooting performance.

The Jayhawks also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%. Kansas struggled on the boards as well, giving up 12 offensive rebounds.

Horned Frogs Preview: Will TCU Make it Happen at Home?

TCU Horned Frogs Recent Game/Games

TCU improved to 10-7 on the season with a 74-71 road win over Baylor on Sunday, January 19th. The Horned Frogs were +12.5 point underdogs going into the game but managed to pull off the upset and cover the spread.

After trailing 39-32 at halftime, TCU turned things around by scoring 42 points in the 2nd half while holding Baylor to 32. The game’s total points of 145 exceeded the O/U line of 138.5.

Horned Frogs Offense Breakdown

TCU's offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 50.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They hit 57.1% of their two-point attempts and 38.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 7 of 18 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Horned Frogs made 13 of 17 attempts, good for 76.5%.

Brendan Wenzel was a standout from deep, hitting 4 of 8 threes and finishing with 17 points. Norchad Omier led the team with 20 points, shooting 54.5% overall, while Ernest Udeh Jr. contributed 16 points and grabbed a team-high 15 rebounds. TCU also collected 12 offensive boards and dished out 14 assists in the game.

Horned Frogs Team Defense

TCU's defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 39% from the field, hitting 25 of their 63 attempts. From inside the arc, they connected on 16 of 38 shots, good for 42%.

From three-point range, TCU allowed 9 made threes on 25 attempts, a 36% shooting performance. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 18 times, making 12, which is 66%. TCU gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Jayhawks vs Horned Frogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their ten previous road games, Kansas has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 67 points per game.
TCU has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 67 points per game while allowing 75. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Horned Frogs have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
The Jayhawks have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.