Arizona vs TCU Prediction
I’m grabbing the points with TCU. While Arizona’s offense is strong, TCU’s defense is 14th in total defense, 16th in passing defense, and eighth in scoring defense. It’s the sort of unit that can keep Arizona in check. TCU keeps games low-scoring and forces opponents into tough situations, which is exactly the kind of group that can hang with a favored Arizona team on the road. The Horned Frogs just found a way to grind out a win against Kansas, and that same toughness travels. Arizona had issues against Texas Tech despite playing a backup quarterback.
Arizona sits at just 3-5 ATS and is coming off a shaky loss, so the points look attractive here. TCU doesn’t need to light up the scoreboard. It just needs its defense to do what it’s done all season. Give me the Horned Frogs and the points in Tucson, especially if you’re getting the hook on top of the free touchdown. Hooks on key numbers are lovely.
TCU Horned Frogs Betting Preview
The TCU Horned Frogs lost to West Virginia, beat Kansas, and they play Kansas State next. The TCU Horned Frogs have lost 3 of their last 5 games. Jaden Craig is completing 65.1 percent of his passes for 2,207 yards, 11 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Ed Small and Ed Small have combined for 1,108 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Jordan Dwyer has 27 receptions.
The TCU Horned Frogs’ ground game is averaging 114.6 yards per contest, and Jeremy Payne leads the way with 429 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, TCU is allowing 14.1 points and 287.6 yards per game. Hudson Hooper leads the TCU Horned Frogs with 50 tackles, Koron Hayward has 5.5 sacks, and Teon Parks has 1 interception.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
The Arizona Wildcats beat Iowa State, lost to Texas Tech, and they play Utah next. The Arizona Wildcats have won 5 of their last 6 games. Noah Fifita is completing 74.1 percent of his passes for 2,481 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Isaiah Mizell and Tre Spivey have combined for 989 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns, while Brandon Phelps has 21 receptions.
The Arizona Wildcats’ ground game is averaging 131.5 yards per contest, and Kedrick Reescano leads the way with 321 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Arizona is allowing 18.9 points and 334.5 yards per game. Taye Brown leads the Arizona Wildcats with 47 tackles, Chase Kennedy has 6 sacks, and Quinn Olson has 1 interception.
Why the Arizona Wildcats will win
- Arizona has won each of its last 11 home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- TCU has lost 11 of its last 12 November games as a road underdog.
- TCU has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight November games as a road underdog.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of Arizona’s last four games.
- Arizona has won the first half in seven of its last eight games.
- The team ranked 24th in the AP Poll has won the first quarter in four of its last five games.
Why the TCU Horned Frogs will win
- Arizona has lost four of its last five games against teams from Texas.
- The road team has won three of TCU’s last four games.
- Arizona has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as an AP-ranked team.
- The road team has covered the spread in three of TCU’s last four games.
- Arizona has lost the first half in six of its last seven games in November.
Total Points Facts
- Each of TCU’s last six games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of Arizona’s last six home games against teams from Texas have gone UNDER the total points line.
Arizona Wildcats Player Prop Facts
- Isaiah Mizell has recorded 100+ receiving yards in three consecutive games- the longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 10.
TCU Horned Frogs Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 10, Ed Small leads TCU for receptions (40) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arizona ranks T5th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (70.0).
- Arizona ranks 6th among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (324.1).
- TCU ranks 2nd among FBS teams for H2 opponent points per game this season (4.6).
- TCU ranks 2nd among FBS teams for red zone percentage against this season (65.2).