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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
(19-9) TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas Jayhawks (23-6)
Date: Thursday, March 3rd, 2022
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
CBB Moneyline Odds: Oklahoma State N/A / Kansas N/A
CBB Betting ATS Odds: Horned Frogs +11.5 / Jayhawks -11.5 (Bet Now!)
CBB Betting Total: O/U 143.5
Big 12 action tips on Thursday as the TCU Horned Frogs visit the Kansas Jayhawks. Kansas looks to break its two game losing streak while Texas Christian tries for another impressive upset of the Jayhawks.
These teams met on Tuesday, when TCU registered a 74-64 home victory. Despite that impressive Horned Frogs showing, oddsmakers expect Kansas to dominate from Phog Allen Fieldhouse this Thursday. The Jayhawks open at -11.5 odds. Vegas lends heavy cred to Kansas’ 14-1 home record in their odds evaluation of these teams.
After leading the Big 12 standings since conference play began in January, Kansas now sits 0.5 games behind new leader Baylor. At 8-8, TCU is fifth among all Big 12 programs.
TCU Horned Frogs
TCU rebounded from its mid-February slide by recently defeating Kansas, Texas Tech and West Virginia to move off the NCAA Tournament bubble. Now giving their best efforts as postseason play approaches, the Horned Frogs seek another quad 1 win tonight against the touted, yet suddenly vulnerable Jayhawks.
On Tuesday, Mike Miles’ 15 points led TCU offense while the Horned Frogs out rebounded Kansas 47-35. Texas Christian also built defensive walls around Ochai Agbaji (4-17 FG) and Christian Braun (4-11) during a masterful effort that held the Jayhawks to 36% shooting.
Repeating their feat on Kansas’ floor, however, will be tough for the Horned Frogs as the Jayhawks are among CBB’s best from Phog Allen Fieldhouse. Still, after dominating Kansas in every area, TCU probably deserves a lower ATS line for the team’s latest contest.
The Horned Frogs average 101.7 points per 100 possessions and allow 95.5. TCU shoots 44/30/66 and rates among the nation’s top ball handling and rebounding teams. Though points should be harder to come by for the Horned Frogs on Thursday, depth and offensive rebounding should serve TCU well as they look for higher big dance seeding.
Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas needs a quick turnaround as the group navigates its first losing streak this season. Poor shooting, and lackluster scoring output, hamstrung KU in recent setbacks vs. Baylor and TCU. No longer leading the Big 12, a dominant showing is required for Kansas to maintain respect heading into postseason action.
The Jayhawks never found rhythm on Tuesday against the thirsty Horned Frogs. Agbaji and Braun felt pressure from Damian Baugh and Mike Miles all night as TCU likely stamped its NCAA Tournament pass at Kansas’ expense. To be considered for a top March madness seed, Kansas must resume its home dominance this week vs. a worthy challenge.
Overall, the Jayhawks average 112.0 points per 100 possessions and allow 97.4. Kansas shoots 48/36/70%.
CBB Betting Trends:
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TCU is 16-9-3 ATS this season.
TCU is 4-0 ATS in its past four games.
TCU is 6-1-1 ATS Away this season.
Kansas is 7-9 ATS vs. Big 12 this season.
Kansas is 13-15-1 ATS this season.
Kansas is 0-2 in its last two games ATS.
4* Free TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas CBB Betting Prediction: Horned Frogs ATS
To avoid falling twice vs. TCU in three days, struggling Kansas’ interior toughness, rebounding and outside shooting must be on point as the teams rematch. But the hard reality for Bill Self and Co. is every team generally hits a rough patch during the breakneck CBB calendar. The Jayhawks are currently playing their worst ball this year.
That stated, I believe Kansas will earn a home win on Thursday. That win isn’t likely to come by 12 points, though. Take darkhorse TCU to battle hard and win ATS as they jockey for invaluable postseason momentum.
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