TCU vs Providence 11/30/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Providence Friars and TCU Horned Frogs meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. The Providence Friars look for their sixth victory. The TCU Horned Frogs look for their sixth win. 

The Providence Friars are averaging 77.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 68.1 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Bryce Hopkins is averaging 14.3 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Ed Croswell is averaging 11.4 points and 7.3 rebounds. Noah Locke is the third double-digit scorer and Jared Bynum is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Providence Friars are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75.3 percent from the free throw line. The Providence Friars are allowing 39.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.3 rebounds per game.

The TCU Horned Frogs are averaging 74.3 points on 44.5 percent shooting and allowing 62.7 points on 39.5 percent shooting. Mike Miles Jr. is averaging 19.8 points and 4 rebounds, while Emanuel Miller is averaging 13.3 points and 5.8 rebounds. Chuck O’Bannon Jr. is grabbing 4.5 rebounds and Micah Peavy is dishing 1.8 assists. The TCU Horned Frogs are shooting 25.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.2 percent from the free throw line. The TCU Horned Frogs are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.2 rebounds per game.

The Friars are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The Horned Frogs are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games. The under is 4-0 in Friars last 4 overall. The under is 9-4 in Horned Frogs last 13 overall.

The TCU Horned Frogs are the better team, and they’re going to get the benefit of the doubt at home. However, the Providence Friars are extremely well coached, and they compete night after night. Providence isn’t a team I’m thrilled to fade in the underdog role. Providence gives you a fighting chance regardless of opponent or venue. Give me the free buckets.