Arizona vs TCU Prediction 12-30-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Arizona vs TCU prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 30th at the McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview

The Arizona Wildcats are 6-5 this year after they defeated Central Michigan by a score of 94-41 in their last game. Arizona led 44-23 at halftime and scored 50 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Wildcats shot 54.5% from the field, 34.5% on three-pointers, and 92.3% on free throws in the game. Caleb Love led Arizona with 24 points and two rebounds in the game.

Prior to that win, the Wildcats defeated Samford by a score of 96-64 but did lose to UCLA by a score of 57-54 before that. Arizona has scored 85.5 points per game and they have allowed 67.6 points per game, while also averaging 42.9 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. Caleb Love is averaging 15.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, while Arizona is shooting 48.2% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 30.7% on three-pointers this year. 

TCU Horned Frogs Betting Preview

The TCU Horned Frogs are 7-4 this season after they defeated Montana State by a score of 82-48 in their last game. TCU led 42-25 at the half and held Montana State to just 23 points in the second half for the win. The Horned Frogs shot 40.7% from the field, 34.8% on three-pointers, and 89.7% on free throws in the game. Noah Reynolds led TCU with 15 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Horned Frogs defeated South Alabama by a score of 58-49 but did lose to Vanderbilt by a score of 83-74 before that. TCU has scored 69.2 points per game and they have allowed 64.3 points per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this season. Trazarien White is averaging 10.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while TCU is shooting 41.8% from the field, 64.6% on free throws, and 31% on three-pointers this year. TCU will face Kansas State and Houston following this one. 

Why Arizona will beat TCU

• Arizona has won each of its last 37 night games at McKale Memorial Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• TCU has lost three of its last four night games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Arizona has won the first half in each of its last eight games at McKale Memorial Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Arizona vs TCU Prediction 

Both of these teams have struggled to string wins together early in this season, but they have a chance to start conference play 1-0 with a win here. Arizona will be at home and even though they do have five losses, all five have been against decent teams. TCU has two questionable losses against Colorado State and Santa Clara, and they are shooting just 41.8% from the field. Arizona is the way better offensive team and I like them at home in this contest.