Jackson State vs TCU Prediction 12/29/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Nov 28, 2025; San Diego, CA, USA; Texas Christian University Horned Frogs forward David Punch (15) reacts against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Jackson State Tigers
TCU Horned Frogs
Team Records
1-11
9-3
Where
Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, TX
When
Monday, December 29, 2025
Time
08:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Jackson State Tigers and the TCU Horned Frogs meet Monday in college basketball action from the Schollmeier Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Jackson State Tigers vs. TCU Horned Frogs prediction.
Jackson State Tigers Recap
The Jackson State Tigers come into this game looking to rebound from an 82-72 loss to Norfolk State last time out to sit at 1-11 this season. After this game, Jackson State will head home for a game against Alcorn State.
Tigers Lose 5 In A Row
Daeshun Ruffin leads Jackson State in scoring and assists with 14.5 PPG and 3 APG while Jayme Mitchell Jr. has 11.9 PPG with 3.5 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Jackson State up to this point in the year. Dorian McMillian has 9.4 PPG with 3.8 RPG to lead Jackson State in rebounding so far this season. As a team, Jackson State is averaging 60.8 PPG on 36.4% shooting from the field, 30.4% from three and 73.7% from the foul line this season.
TCU Horned Frogs Recap
The TCU Horned Frogs come into this game looking to add on to their 80-56 win over Florida A&M last time out to sit at 9-3 this season. After this game, TCU will take on Baylor at home.
Horned Frogs Win 4 In A Row
David Punch leads the Horned Frogs in scoring and rebounding with 13.8 PPG and 7.9 RPG while Jayden Pierre has 11 PPG with 2.3 RPG and 2.3 APG and Xavier Edmonds has 10 PPG with 4.2 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for TCU up to this point in the year. Brock Harding has 9.7 PPG with 2.8 RPG and a team-high 5.7 APG to lead the Horned Frogs in assists while Micah Robinson has 9.1 PPG with 5.1 RPG as well this season. As a team, TCU is averaging 77.4 PPG on 45% shooting from the field, 32.4% from three and 72.6% from the foul line this season.
Jackson State Tigers @ TCU Horned Frogs Betting Trends: December 29, 2025
Why the TCU Horned Frogs will win
Jackson State has lost 26 of its last 27 games against non-Conference opponents.
TCU has won 43 of its last 47 night games against non-Conference opponents at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena.
Jackson State has lost the first half in each of its last 11 games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Jackson State Tigers will win
TCU has lost the first half in three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
Seven of TCU’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
Each of Jackson State’s last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
TCU ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (64.8).
TCU ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.3).
Jackson State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (-28.1).
Jackson State ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (43.7).
Jackson State Tigers vs. TCU Horned Frogs Prediction
I’m on TCU here. I get that Jackson State is a tempting dog considering that TCU has been guilty at times of taking opposition a little bit too lightly. That being said, Jackson State has been getting obliterated in a lot of their step up spots and while TCU has their flaws, I think that the Horned Frogs can add to Jackson State’s misery. Give me TCU here.
