Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our West Virginia vs TCU NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Fort Worth.
West Virginia vs TCU Prediction
The Mountaineers and Horned Frogs are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Horned Frogs will host the game at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 128.5 points, and TCU is favored by -1.5 to win at home against West Virginia.
West Virginia vs. TCU Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: West Virginia Mountaineers at TCU Horned Frogs
- Where: Fort Worth at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds TCU -1.5, WVIR +110 | TCU -130 O/U 128.5
Mountaineers Preview: Do the Mountaineers Have What it Takes on the Road?
West Virginia Mountaineers Recent Game/Games
West Virginia improved to 14-7 on the season with a 63-50 road win over Cincinnati on Sunday, February 2nd. The Mountaineers entered the game as +6 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory.
West Virginia took control early, leading 40-25 at halftime. They scored 23 points in the 2nd half while holding Cincinnati to 25 points. The game’s total points of 113 fell short of the O/U line of 127.5.
Mountaineers Offense Breakdown
West Virginia's offense put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 18 threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.8%, and they connected on 4 of 6 free throws.
Javon Small contributed 19 points and 9 assists, going 4 of 7 from three. Joseph Yesufu was perfect from the field, hitting all 6 of his shots, including 4 threes in 15 minutes of action.
Mountaineers Team Defense
West Virginia's defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 50 points on 31% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with their opponent making only 12 of 38 attempts, also at 31%.
From beyond the arc, West Virginia allowed 5 threes on 16 attempts, maintaining a 31% three-point shooting percentage. Their opponent was efficient from the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 12 for 91%. West Virginia gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Horned Frogs Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for TCU?
TCU Horned Frogs Recent Game/Games
TCU improved to 11-10 on the season with a 68-57 win over Colorado on Sunday. The Horned Frogs, who were favored by 6.5 points, covered the spread in the victory.
TCU led 34-27 at halftime and matched that output in the 2nd half, allowing 30 points. The game’s total points of 125 fell short of the 138.5 O/U line.
Horned Frogs Offense Breakdown
TCU put up 68 points in their last game, shooting 44.4% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.9%. They connected on 53.3% of their two-point attempts and went 8-for-24 from beyond the arc, hitting 33.3% of their threes. At the free-throw line, the Horned Frogs shot 70.6%, making 12 of 17 attempts.
David Punch led the way with 19 points, going 7-for-10 from the field and a perfect 3-for-3 from deep. Andrej Jakimovski added 13 points, hitting 2 of 4 from three-point range, while Noah Reynolds chipped in 11 points and 6 assists. TCU finished with 17 assists as a team and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.
Horned Frogs Team Defense
TCU's defense held their opponent to 57 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Horned Frogs gave up 16 two-point baskets on 30 attempts, a 53% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, TCU's defense allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts, with their opponent shooting 33%. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%. TCU allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Mountaineers vs Horned Frogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, West Virginia has an ATS record of 6-3-1 while averaging 70 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
- Although TCU has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 63 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Mountaineers have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Horned Frogs have a straight up record of 7-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
West Virginia vs TCU Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: TCU -1.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.