West Virginia Mountaineers will go to the free throw line vs TCU Horned Frogs on Saturday, hoping to boost its 22-6 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The West Virginia Mountaineers opened as -5.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The TCU Horned Frogs sit at 17-11 (12-14 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the West Virginia Mountaineers are currently 22-6 (14-10-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? TCU is 13-13 OU, and West Virginia is 15-10 OU.
The Horned Frogs - Mountaineers odds would favor the Mountaineers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. TCU is rated No. 228 in the current Odds Shark poll, while West Virginia is at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits TCU's No. 134-ranked offense, averaging 74.29 PPG, against a Mountaineers defense that ranks No. 45 at 66.61 PPG. The Horned Frogs field goal percentage has averaged 46.19% so far, less than the Mountaineers marksmen have achieved on the year, 47.04% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jevon Carter scored 24 points and added 24 rebounds for a double-double, leading West Virginia over Texas, 77-62, on Monday at WVU Colliseum.
TCU suffered a 87-68 loss against Kansas on Wednesday, getting 15 points from Alex Robinson in a losing effort at Allen Fieldhouse.
Next Betting Matchups
West Virginia at Baylor, Monday, February 27th
TCU at Kansas State, Wednesday, March 1st