Montana State Bobcats vs TCU Horned Frogs Matchup

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

Montana State vs TCU Prediction

Looking to win big? The Bobcats and Horned Frogs face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Horned Frogs are hosting the game at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140.5 points, and TCU is favored by -10.5 at home against Montana State.

Montana State vs. TCU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Montana State Bobcats at TCU Horned Frogs
Where: Fort Worth at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena
Date: Sunday, December 22nd
Betting Odds TCU -10.5, MONST +475 | TCU -750 O/U 140.5

Bobcats Preview: Will Montana State Be The Talk of Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena?

Montana State's season record dropped to 4-7 after an 83-80 loss to UC Riverside on Wednesday. The Bobcats entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 163, surpassing the O/U line of 143.5.

Montana State led 53-41 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 42 points to the Highlanders.

Bobcats Offense Breakdown

Brandon Walker led the way for Montana State, scoring 31 points on 14-of-20 shooting, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, in just 24 minutes. The Bobcats shot 48.6% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.7%, and went 10-of-26 (38.5%) from three-point range.

Barrington Hargress added 22 points and 10 assists, while Max Agbonkpolo contributed 20 points, hitting 3-of-6 from deep. Kaleb Smith chipped in 18 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor. Montana State struggled at the free-throw line, making just 2-of-5 attempts.

Bobcats Team Defense

Montana State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 83 points on 53% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to hit 25 of 41 two-point attempts, a 61% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Montana State's defense gave up 5 threes on 15 attempts, while their opponent shot 90% from the free-throw line, making 18 of 20. The Bobcats also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Horned Frogs Preview: Will TCU Win at Home?

TCU improved to 6-4 on the season with a 58-49 win over South Alabama on Monday. The Horned Frogs were -12.5 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 107 fell well short of the 136.5 O/U line.

Leading 30-28 at halftime, TCU’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding the Jaguars to 21 points while scoring 28 themselves.

Horned Frogs Offense Breakdown

In their last game, TCU's offense struggled, scoring just 58 points while shooting 38.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%, hindered by a 19.2% performance from beyond the arc, hitting only 5 of 26 attempts.

Barry Dunning Jr. was a bright spot, connecting on 3 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points. TCU grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists, with Trazarien White adding 13 points and 5 boards.

Horned Frogs Team Defense

TCU's defense put on a show, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 38% shooting from the field. The Horned Frogs were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 5 made threes on 26 attempts, a 19% success rate.

Even with 14 offensive rebounds allowed, TCU managed to keep their opponent's trips to the free-throw line in check, where they went 11/17 for 64%. The Horned Frogs' defensive effort was key in this game.

Bobcats vs Horned Frogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the Bobcats have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 73 points per game in these contests.
Through their last ten home contests, the Horned Frogs offense has averaged 74 points per game while allowing an average of 79. TCU posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 4-6 ATS.
As the betting underdog, the Bobcats have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Montana State posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Horned Frogs have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 1-4 against the spread.