The TCU Horned Frogs will face the Utah State Aggies in the first round of the NCAA tournament from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 9:55 ET on Friday night. The Horned Frogs are listed as 4.0-point favorites, and the total is at 151 points, what is the smart play? Keep reading for our TCU vs. Utah State prediction.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
771 TCU Horned Frogs (-4.0) at 772 Utah State Aggies (+4.0); o/u 151
9:55 p.m. ET, Friday, March 22, 2024
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
TCU vs. Utah State Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 51% of public bettors are currently backing TCU when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
TCU Horned Frogs Notes
TCU dropped to Houston 60-45 in the Big 12 tournament on March 14th. Micah Peavy was the lone bright spot in the loss, scoring 13 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the loss. The Horned Frogs look to regroup as they face the Aggies in the #8/9 matchup on Friday night.
Utah State Aggies Notes
Utah State lost to San Diego State 86-70 on March 15th. Great Osobor recorded 19 points on 7/10 from the floor. Utah State heads into Friday as a 4-point underdog against the Horned Frogs.
TCU vs. Utah State CBB Betting Trends
TCU is 2-3 ATS in its last 5 games.
Utah State is 3-6-1 ATS in its last 10 games.
The total has gone over in 6 of the last 10 games for the Aggies
TCU vs. Utah State CBB Prediction:
Take the under. Both teams struggle to shoot the ball from behind the arc, making just over 6 three-pointers a game. TCU and Utah State average nearly 12 turnovers a game as well, I expect to see a lot of contested two-point shots in this one, which usually results in an under.
TCU vs. Utah State College Hoops Prediction: Under 151