TCU vs Baylor Prediction 1/19/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Baylor vs TCU Prediction for this college basketball game on Sunday, January 19th, at the Foster Pavilion. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bears’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Horned Frogs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Baylor

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving TCU

-Recent betting trends in games played between Baylor and TCU

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

Can Baylor Bounce Back?

Baylor has been inconsistent so far this season but they are coming off a loss in the last game. Baylor scored 70 points against Arizona, but the defense gave up 81 points and that led to the defeat. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. Robert O Wright III had a strong game putting up 16 points, four rebounds, and one assist. The defense really was a problem though and they are going to need to have a whole lot better defense here to find success. 

Baylor currently sits with an 11-5 record overall but they have gone only 6-9 against the spread. Baylor is averaging 81.4 points while their defense is giving up 68.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 47th in the league while the defense is ranked 93rd. Baylor on the season is also shooting 36.41 percent from deep which is 63rd in the league. Norchad Omier has been the top player for Baylor averaging 15.5 points while shooting 60.2 percent from the field and 29 percent from deep. 

Why Baylor Will Beat TCU

• Baylor has won each of its last nine games at Foster Pavilion against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• TCU has lost seven of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.
• TCU has lost the first half in each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.

TCU Looks to Bounce Back

TCU has been up and down so far this season, but they are coming off a defeat in the last game. TCU faced off against Utah and they scored only 65 points on the way to the eight-point defeat. Vasaean Allettte was the top player putting up 19 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. There were four different players that put up at least 10 points. In this game, the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start. 

TCU is averaging 70.2 points while their defense is giving up 66.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 283rd in the league while the defense is ranked 50th. They are averaging 21.44 three-point attempts per game which is 242nd in the league. Noah Reynolds has been the top player for TCU, averaging 12.5 points while shooting 46.2 percent from the field. There are three different players that are averaging at least 11.2 points per game. 

Baylor vs TCU Prediction

Give me Baylor here. On the road this season TCU is still looking for their first win and they just haven’t been competitive enough. Baylor overall is averaging 81.3 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score. Baylor is the more competitive offensive and the yare going oth have no issue running up the score here. TCU will have no answer, and it’s going to be Baylor that will end up cruising. Back Baylor against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Baylor -12