TCU (9-6) vs Utah (9-6)
January 15, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: TCU -4.5 — Over/Under: 142.5
The Utah Utes are visiting the TCU Horned Frogs on Wednesday, January 15th at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Utah Utes vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction. We will examine:
The TCU Horned Frogs’ recent form and player performance
The Utah Utes’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the TCU Horned Frogs
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Utah Utes
Recent betting trends in games played between Utah Utes and TCU Horned Frogs
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Utah Utes vs TCU Horned Frogs game
TCU Horned Frogs Preview
The TCU Horned Frogs have a 9-6 record this season and are sitting in the 9th place in the Big 12. TCU is coming off a 71-67 win over BYU. The Horned Frogs are 5-10 against the spread, and 5-9-1 in over/under, while having a 9-0 home record.
Offensively, TCU is averaging 70.5 points per game, which ranks 281st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 65.7 points per game (44th). The Horned Frogs shoot 43.1% from the field (274th) and 33.1% from beyond the arc (220th). The Horned Frogs shoot 63.9% from the free-throw line (349th) and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game (265th).
Noah Reynolds leads TCU in scoring with an average of 12.5 points and a team-high 3.5 assists, while Vesean Allette adds 10.9 points and 3.3 rebounds. TCU will face Baylor and Kansas following this one.
Utah Utes Preview
The Utah Utes have a 9-6 record this season and are sitting in 10th place in the Big 12. Utah is coming off an 83-62 win over Oklahoma State. The Utes are 7-8 against the spread, and 8-7 in over/under while having a 0-2 road record.
Offensively, Utah is averaging 81.1 points per game, which ranks 58th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.2 points per game (141st). The Utes shoot 46.9% from the field (90th) and 35.3% from beyond the arc (108th). The Utes shoot 63.8% from the free-throw line (352nd) and are grabbing 40.1 rebounds per game, which is the 27th-best in the nation.
Gabe Madsen leads Utah in scoring, with an average of 16.2 points, while Mason Madsen adds 10.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. Utah will meet BYU and Houston after this game.
Why the TCU Horned Frogs will win
- TCU has won each of its last 18 night games at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Utah has lost four of its last five games.
- TCU has won the first half in 19 of its last 20 night games at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Utah Utes will win
- Utah has won eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- TCU has lost five of its last six night games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Utah has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Utah Utes vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction
Utah is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against TCU, but TCU is 3-0 against the spread in their last three meetings. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings. In this Utah Utes vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction, TCU is coming as a -4.5 home favorites. TCU has been perfect in their last 9 games at home, while on the other hand, Utah has been struggling lately, as they are 1-4 in their last 5 overall games and 1-8 against the spread in their last 9. The Utes have also lost both of their road games this season, so the value here lies with the home team. Take the TCU Horned Frogs and lay the points at home.