UCF (15-13) vs. TCU (15-13)
March 1, 2025 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: TCU -2.5; Over/Under: 150.5
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The UCF Knights and TCU Horned Frogs meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Schollmaier Arena. Here’s a TCU vs UCF Prediction. This article will include a TCU vs UCF Pick.
UCF Knights Betting Preview
The UCF Knights beat Utah and Kansas State, and they play Oklahoma State and West Virginia next. UCF looks for three straight wins for the first time since December 14-31.
The UCF Knights are averaging 79 points on 42.3 percent shooting and allowing 80.1 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 19.1 points and 2.3 assists, while Darius Johnson is averaging 15.3 points and 3.2 rebounds. Jordan Ivy-Curry is the third double-digit scorer and Moustapha Thiam is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The UCF Knights are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.7 percent from the free throw line. The UCF Knights are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
TCU Horned Frogs Betting Preview
The TCU Horned Frogs lost to Cincinnati and West Virginia, and they play Baylor and Colorado next. TCU has won each of its last four home games.
The TCU Horned Frogs are averaging 67.6 points on 42.1 percent shooting and allowing 68.4 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Noah Reynolds is averaging 12.3 points and 2.2 rebounds, while Vasean Allette is averaging 11.6 points and 4 rebounds. Frankie Collins is the third double-digit scorer and Trazarien White is dishing 0.9 assists. The TCU Horned Frogs are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 65.3 percent from the free throw line. The TCU Horned Frogs are allowing 31.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
Why the TCU Horned Frogs will win
- TCU has won each of its last nine games at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena when playing with a rest advantage.
- UCF has lost each of its last five road games.
- The home team has won the first half in each of UCF’s last four games.
Why the UCF Knights will win
- TCU has lost three of its last four day games.
- TCU has lost the first half in five of its last six day games against the Big 12 Conference.
TCU vs UCF Injury Report
Frankie Collins is out for TCU with a foot injury. UCF will be without Cameron Simpson and Jaylin Sellers, while Rokas Jocius is questionable with a foot injury.
TCU vs UCF Prediction
TCU has won 13 of its 15 home games this season, so you can understand why the Horned Frogs are favored. UCF hasn’t had much success on the road this season. However, TCU has been hit or miss all year, and I’m not excited to lay points with a team that’s 10-18 ATS on the season. Also, UCF beat TCU 85-58 a month ago, covering a four-point spread. TCU has these games where the offense just doesn’t show up. Give me UCF and the points.
