BYU vs. TCU Week 9 Free Pick
(The Spread) – Former Mountain West rivals clash tonight when TCU hosts BYU at 8:00PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the Horned Frogs as 13.5-point home favorites over the Cougars, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 56 points. BYU is 2-1 on the road this season while TCU is 3-1 at home.
Line Movement: The Horned Frogs opened as 13-point home favorites at the Las Vegas Hilton and while the line did climb to 13.5 at one point midweek, the spread is back down to 13 points. That said, at most books the line sits at 13.5 after opening at 12 or even 11 points. The over/under total is sitting at 56 points at most books.
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Public Betting: Of the 17,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 70% of college football public bettors currently favor TCU –13.5. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
College Football Free Pick: Take the Horned Frogs. According to latest college football trends, TCU is 4-1 against the spread in its last five games in October and 26-12 ATS in its last 38 home games. The Cougars, meanwhile, are 1-5 ATS in their last six Friday games and 5-11 ATS in their last 16 games in October. The last time these two teams met, TCU crushed BYU 31-3 at Amon G. Carter Stadium. While the Horned Frogs aren’t the same team they were a year ago, their speed at the wide receiver positions will make the difference tonight.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 9 FREE PICK: TCU HORNED FROGS –13.5
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