TCU vs. Houston: Predictions, picks, odds for Thursday's Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal game
The TCU Horned Frogs will face the Houston Cougars, the top team in the Big 12 Tournament and the No. 1 team in the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll, on Thursday in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Houston Cougars have won 9 of their last 10 games, averaging 74.5 points, 32.4 rebounds, and 13 assists during that stretch. LJ Cryer leads the team with an average of 15.7 points per game this season.
TCU advanced to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners 77-70 in the second round. Emanuel Miller was the Horned Frogs' top scorer, contributing 26 points and eight rebounds to the victory.
In the upcoming match against Houston, TCU will aim for a significant win that could boost their ranking in the NCAA tournament bracket. All that's left is a major upset in the Big 12 Tournament.
Big 12 Tournament: TCU vs. Houston predictions
ESPN: Houston has a 90% chance to win
According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, The Houston Cougars have a 90.4% of beating the TCU Horned Frogs in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinal game.
BetMGM: Houston will win
Staff writes: "The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 83.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups."
Action Network: Pick Houston
Staff writes: "The Coogs likely roll the Frogs, especially given Shead and Roberts' ability to exploit the rim. I expect significant positive regression in the rematch. I would be worried about the JoJo Tugler injury, but he was almost invisible in the first meeting, posting four points and two rebounds in 11 minutes. So, I fully believe that the Coogs can win this game by double-digits with or without him. All the tools are there."
Winner sand Whiners: Houston covers
Michael Briggs writes: "The Cougars will win and cover, building momentum for a March Madness run toward the Final Four."
Big 12 Tournament: TCU vs. Houston betting lines, odds
The Houston Cougars are favored to defeat the TCU Horned Frogs, according to the BetMGM odds.
Spread: Houston (-11.5); TCU (+11.5)
Moneyline: Houston (-700); TCU (+500)
Total Over/Under: 137.5
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Big 12 Tournament: TCU vs. Houston channel, steaming information
Game day: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Game time: 3 p.m., ET
TV channel: ESPN
Live stream: ESPN+
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