Kansas vs TCU Prediction 1/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kansas vs TCU Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday, January 22nd, at the Schollmaier Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Jayhawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Horned Frogs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Kansas

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving TCU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Kansas and TCU

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

What a Win for Kansas

Kansas faced off against Kansas State in the last game and it was a dominant victory. At halftime, they were up 39-29 and they never looked back on the way to the easy victory. Kansas shot 55.4 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from behind the three-point line. Hunter Dickinson had another huge game putting up 25 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Zeke Mayo also had a huge game putting up 24 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Dajuan Harris Jr put up 15 points, five rebounds, and five assists. 

Kansas sits with a 13-4 record overall and they have gone 9-8 against the spread so far this season. Kansas is averaging 76.5 points while their defense is giving up 63.5 points per game. They are averaging 18 assists per game which is 11th in the league. Dickinson is averaging 15.8 points and grabbing 10.2 rebounds per game. Zeke Mayo has also been a huge addition to the team, and he averages 15 points per game. KJ Adams is dealing with a shoulder injury and is questionable for this game. 

Why Kansas Will Beat TCU

• Kansas has won nine of its last 10 road games against TCU.
• TCU has lost six of its last seven night games against the Big 12 Conference.
• TCU has lost the first half in each of its last four games against the Big 12 Conference.

What a Win for TCU

TCU was struggling heading into the last game, but they were able to pick up a big victory. TCU faced off against Baylor and at halftime, they were down 39-32. In the second half, they scored 42 points and they ended up winning by three points. Brenden Wenzel put up 17 points and five rebounds. TCU shot 50.9 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Two games ago against Utah, TCU scored 65 points and they ended up losing that game by eight points. 

TCU on the season is averaging 70.4 points while their defense is giving up 66.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 280th in the league while the defense is ranked 53rd in the league. They are shooting 63.5 percent from the free-throw line which is 354th in the league. Guard Noah Reynolds is having a strong season and is averaging 12.5 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and 32.8 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Kansas vs TCU Prediction

Kansas is going to have no issue getting the job done in this game. Yes TCU won the last game, but they aren’t a great rebounding team and that is going to really hurt them here. Zeke Mayo has really been heating up as of late and he’s going to dominate again heading into this game. Kansas will run up the score, TC will have no answer, and Kansas is going to get the job done. Back Kansas against the spread.