TCU (10-7) vs Kansas (13-4)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Schollmaier Arena)
Betting Odds: TCU +6.5 -- Over/Under: 136.5
The Kansas vs TCU Game Preview!
We've been on this March madness journey with you all season at The Outlet Sports Ventures, and we're still here to give you top-notch predictions! In this article, we're diving into a Kansas vs TCU prediction for the college basketball game on Wednesday, January 22nd, at the Schollmaier Arena.
The Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview!
Kansas took on Kansas State in their last game and totally crushed it. By halftime, they were ahead 39-29 and kept the momentum going for an easy win. Kansas hit 55.4% of their shots and nailed 37.5% from three-point range. Hunter Dickinson had a monster game with 25 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Zeke Mayo also went off with 24 points, five rebounds, and three assists. Dajuan Harris Jr chipped in with 15 points, five rebounds, and five assists.
Kansas has a 13-4 record overall, and they've gone 9-8 against the spread this season. They're scoring an average of 76.5 points, while their defense is allowing 63.5 points per game. They're dishing out 18 assists per game, which ranks them 11th in the league. Dickinson is putting up 15.8 points and pulling down 10.2 rebounds each game. Zeke Mayo has been a great addition, averaging 15 points per game. KJ Adams is dealing with a shoulder injury and might not play in this game.
The TCU Horned Frogs Team Preview!
TCU was having a tough time before their last game, but they managed to snag a big win. They went up against Baylor and were trailing 39-32 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 42 points and won by three. Brenden Wenzel scored 17 points and grabbed five rebounds. TCU shot 50.9% from the field and 38.9% from three-point range. Two games back against Utah, TCU scored 65 points and lost that one by eight.
This season, TCU is putting up an average of 70.4 points per game, and their defense is allowing 66.5 points. Offensively, they're sitting at 280th in the league, but their defense is doing better, ranked 53rd. They're hitting 63.5% of their free throws, which puts them at 354th in the league. Guard Noah Reynolds is having a solid season, averaging 12.5 points with a shooting percentage of 45.8% from the field and 32.8% from three-point range.
The Kansas vs TCU Game Prediction!
The Pick: Kansas -6 -130
Kansas is totally going to crush it in this game. Sure, TCU won last time, but they're not great at rebounding, and that's going to be a big problem for them. Zeke Mayo has been on fire lately, and he's set to dominate again in this matchup. Kansas will rack up the points, TCU won't be able to keep up, and Kansas is going to seal the deal. Bet on Kansas to cover the spread.
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.
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