Both West Virginia and TCU are coming off their worst week of basketball this season. The Mountaineers and Horned Frogs have gone a combined 2-4 SU since January 12 and are quickly losing ground to Kansas in the Big 12. History suggests that West Virginia will get the ball rolling Monday, as the Mountaineers have won the last 11 meetings against TCU.
The Horned Frogs are still getting used to life without guard Jaylen Fisher, who will miss the remainder of the season after requiring surgery on his knee. Alex Robinson has been thrust into the starting lineup and has performed well – averaging 11.5 assists as a starter – but does not offer the same scoring ability that Fisher did.
Of course, Robinson also has the daunting task of facing off Monday against Jevon Carter, who may be the best perimeter defender in college hoops. Carter is second in the nation in steals per game and the aggressive Press Virginia defense, as a whole, ranks second in turnovers forced.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The West Virginia Mountaineers opened as 1-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at OddsShark, 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 West Virginia Mountaineers will look to cover the spread vs the TCU Horned Frogs on Monday, as the Mountaineers are 8-8 versus the spread this season, while the Horned Frogs are 9-10 ATS. West Virginia is 7-10 against the total, while TCU is 14-5 versus the total betting line.
This game puts the Horned Frogs, most recently No. 58 in the OddsShark power rankings, up against the Mountaineers, who rate No. 13 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and TCU has the nation's No. 6-rated offensive output, at 87.53 PPG. The visiting West Virginia defense ranks No. 27 allowing on average 64.89 PPG. The Horned Frogs FG% has averaged 50.34% so far, more than the Mountaineers marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.03% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Mountaineers blew out Texas on Saturday, running up a 20+ point victory in an 86-51 win at WVU Colliseum.
Vladimir Brodziansky scored 15 points in a futile effort to lead the Horned Frogs to a win on Saturday as they lost 73-68 to Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
West Virginia home to Kentucky, Saturday, January 27
TCU at Vanderbilt, Saturday, January 27