| MATCHUP | UMKC Kangaroos | TCU Horned Frogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| Where | Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, TX | |
| When | Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The UMKC Kangaroos and the TCU Horned Frogs meet Wednesday in college basketball action from Schollmaier Arena. Here’s a Kansas City vs TCU prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Kansas City vs TCU pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
UMKC Kangaroos Betting Preview
The Roos have four games in the books so far this year, and their only win came in the opener versus Evangel MO. In that matchup UMKC was down by four at the break then came back with 45 points for an 80-74 win. Leading scorer Jayson Petty had 18 points with five rebounds and four assists. In game two Kansas City took a loss to Southern Illinois 101-78. Topping the team this time was Karmello Branch with 18 points. Chris Dockery doubled on 11 points and 10 boards as well. In game three the Roos lost again, this time 105-91 versus Iona. In that one CJ Evans led the team on his 23 points, five assists and two rebounds in 31 minutes.
UMKC lost again on Saturday versus Texas by a score of 71-55. The Roos’ CJ Evans was tops in that one with 17 points and three assists, while Jayson Petty added 10 points and six rebounds in the defeat.
TCU Horned Frogs Betting Preview
Over on the TCU side, they’ve played four games so far. The opener matchup was against New Orleans. The Frogs had a rough 44-28 deficit in the first half. TCU got better with a 46-34 run but it wasn’t enough in a 78-74 loss. Tops in scoring was David Punch with 19 points and eight boards in 30 minutes. Micah Robinson added 14 points with six rebounds.
TCU got their first win of the year versus St. Francis PA. In that second outing the Frogs went into halftime with a 53-29 advantage, and finished on a 51-34 run for a 104-63 victory. Tanner Toolson led this time with 25 points and two boards, while Robinson doubled up on 13 points with 10 rebounds.TCU got another win in game three versus Lamar. The Frogs were up by only one point at the half, then managed a 39-27 run the rest of the way in a 78-65 win. Leading this time was Jayden Pierre with 18 points and two assists. Three more players added 12 points apiece, while Micah Robinson chipped in with 11 points and three rebounds alongside one assist in 24 minutes.
Back on Friday versus Michigan, the Frogs fell back into the loss column. TCU was ahead by two at halftime but faltered from there in a tough defeat 67-63. Brock Harding topped the team on 15 points with six rebounds and four assists. Micah Robinson added 12 points and three boards while Tanner Toolson had 10 points in 23 minutes of action during the losing effort.
Kansas City Roos @ TCU Horned Frogs Betting Trends: November 19, 2025
Why the TCU Horned Frogs will win
- Kansas City has lost each of its last 12 Wednesday night games against non-Conference opponents.
- TCU has won 40 of its last 43 night games against non-Conference opponents at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena.
- TCU has won the first half in each of its last six games against the Summit League.
UMKC vs TCU Prediction
I’ll stick with TCU. The Frogs should have every advantage here, but then again I thought that same thing about the New Orleans game. In any case, TCU managed to hang around with Michigan in their last game despite shooting pretty miserably on 37.1 percent from the field and 10-of-15 (66.7 percent) from the line—not to mention the ugly 42-20 deficit in rebounding. Michigan’s sloppy 21 turnovers helped keep the Frogs in the game but TCU ultimately fell short. The Frogs have 74 or more points in three of four outings so far this year, so they shouldn’t have a ton of issues scoring against Kansas City.