TCU vs Arizona Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/30/24

In this article, we will formulate a TCU vs Arizona Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, December 30th, at the McKale Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Horned Frogs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Wildcats’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving TCU

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arizona

-Recent betting trends in games played between TCU and Arizona

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Horned Frogs and Wildcats. 

TCU Has Won Two Straight

TCU has a ton of confidence right now and they have won two straight games. In the last game against Montana State, TCU scored 82 points, but the defense gave up 48 points and that was enough for the easy victory. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. TCU shot 40.7 percent from the field. Guard Noah Reynolds has been the top player for TCU so far this season putting up 15 points, five assists, and two rebounds. TCU on the season is averaging 72.5 points while their defense is giving up 63.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 259th in the league while the defense is ranked 29th. TCU will face Kansas State and Houston following this one.

Key Game for Arizona

This is a key game for Arizona and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against Samford, Arizona was able to secure a 96-64 victory and in the last game and in the last game against Central Michigan they were able to secure a 94-41 victory. Guard Caleb Love had a strong game putting up 24 points, two rebounds, and one assist. Arizona on the season is averaging 85.5 points while their defense is giving up 67.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league while the defense is ranked 99th. Guard Caleb Love is averaging 15.2 points while shooting 40.1 percent from the field. 

TCU vs Arizona Prediction

TCU is going to find a way to have success in this game. Arizona has 85.5 points per game but their defense has been an issue at times this season. TCU on the season is giving up 63.8 points per game and they are going to step up again here. Arizona’s offense is going to struggle against the defense, and that is going to be the difference here as the Horned Frogs are going to find success. Back TCU against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: TCU +15