TCU Horned Frogs (21-12) vs. Utah State Aggies (27-6)
March 22, 2024 9:55 pm EDT
The Line: Utah State Aggies +3.5; Over/Under: +150.5
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In this article we will formulate a TCU vs Utah State betting prediction for this NCAA Tournament college basketball game on Friday, March 22nd at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The TCU recent form and recent player performance
- The Utah State recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving TCU
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Utah State
- Recent betting trends in games played between TCU and Utah State
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between TCU and Utah State
TCU Preview
The TCU Horned Frogs are 21-12 (9-9) this year after they lost to Houston by a score of 60-45 in the Big 12 Tournament. TCU did not play well to close out the season, as they have lost five of their last eight games. The Horned Frogs did go 9-9 in conference play, which was tied for seventh in the Big 12. TCU didn’t play a great non-conference schedule, but they did pick up wins against Arizona State and Georgetown. The Horned Frogs are scoring 79.2 points per game with 37 rebounds per game and 17 assists per game, while giving up 71.2 points against per game this year. Emanuel Miller is averaging 15.9 points per game, 5.9 rebounds per game, and 2.7 assists per game. TCU is shooting 46.5% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 35.6% on three pointers this season.
Utah State Preview
The Utah State Aggies are 27-6 (14-4) this season after they lost to San Diego State by a score of 86-70 in the Mountain West Tournament. Utah State has won six of their last seven games, scoring at least 77 points in four of those wins. The Aggies went 14-4 in conference play and won the regular season Mountain West Title. Utah State has non-conference wins against Akron, UC Irvine, and San Francisco. The Aggies are scoring 79.8 points per game with 36.3 rebounds per game and 16.4 assists per game, while allowing 70.3 points against per game this season. Great Osobor is averaging 18 points per game, 9.2 rebounds per game, and 2.9 assists per game. Utah State is shooting 49.3% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 33.1% on three pointers this year.
TCU vs Utah State Betting Prediction
Utah State did lose to San Diego State by 16 points in their conference tournament, but they were the best team in the Mountain West this season. The Aggies are scoring just under 80 points per game and they are shooting 49.3% from the field, which is one of the best percentages in the country. TCU has not played well over the last few weeks and I am worried about their defense in this game. I think Utah State will be able to generate a ton of points, but I also like TCU to score against an average Utah State defense. I do think Utah State will keep this game close and could win, but I am more confident in this game going over the total. Take the over here.
