TCU vs BYU Prediction 1/14/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a TCU vs BYU Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

BYU Cougars Preview

BYU Cougars have a 15-1 record this season and are tied for 3rd place in the Big 12 Conference. They have a 7-0 home record and are coming off an 89-84 away win against Utah. Their previous three games were a 104-76 home win against Arizona State, an 83-73 away win against Kansas State and a 109-81 home win against Eastern Washington.

Offensively, BYU averages 88.3 points per game, while allowing 68.7 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 50% from the field and grab 39.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.9 assists per game. They average 5 blocks per game and 9.1 steals per game defensively.

AJ Dybantsa leads BYU in scoring, with an average of 22.9 points per game, while shooting with 58.1% from the field and 74.6% from the free throw line. Keba Keita is the team’s leading rebounder with 8 per game, while Robert Wright III adds a team-high 5.4 assists per game.

TCU Horned Frogs Preview

TCU Horned Frogs have an 11-5 record this season and are tied for 11th place in the Big 12 Conference. They have a 0-1 away record and are coming off an 86-73 home loss against Arizona. Their previous three games were a 104-100 away loss against Kansas, a 69-63 home win against Baylor and a 115-64 home win against Jackson State.

Offensively, TCU averages 80.4 points per game, while allowing 68.4 points per game defensively. The Horned Frogs shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.6 assists per game. They average 5.8 blocks per game and 7.9 steals per game defensively.

David Punch leads TCU in scoring, with an average of 14.1 points per game, while shooting with 52.8% from the field and 66.7% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 7.8 rebounds. Brock Harding adds a team-high 6.2 assists per game.

TCU Horned Frogs @ BYU Cougars Betting Trends: January 14, 2026

Why the BYU Cougars will win

• BYU has won each of its last 20 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• TCU has lost eight of its last nine night games against AP-ranked opponents.
• BYU has won the first half in 22 of its last 23 games at Marriott Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the TCU Horned Frogs will win

• TCU has won each of its last three games following a home loss.
• TCU has won the first half in seven of its last nine night games.

Total Points Facts

• Ten of TCU’s last 11 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Each of BYU’s last four games have produced a total of 156+ points.

TCU vs BYU Prediction

In this TCU vs BYU Prediction, BYU is coming as -12.5 home favorites. BYU has been the better team this season and have lost only once in their 16 games played this season and have been undefeated at home. TCU has lost its only road game so far, they have back-to-back losses and are just 3-4 against the spread in their last 7 games. BYU has a superior offense, scoring 7.9 points per game more than TCU and shoot with 50% from the field, so I expect them to get the job done today at home. Take BYU and lay the points in this one.