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Saturday's game between the No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks (12-1, 0-0 Big 12) and the TCU Horned Frogs (11-2, 0-0 Big 12) at Allen Fieldhouse has a projected final score of 77-72 based on our computer prediction, with Kansas securing the victory. Game time is at 2:00 PM on January 6.

Based on our computer prediction, TCU projects to cover the 9.5-point spread in its matchup against Kansas. The over/under is listed at 152.5, and the two sides are projected to come in below that total.

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Kansas vs. TCU Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Saturday, January 6, 2024
  • Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • TV: CBS
  • Where: Lawrence, Kansas
  • Venue: Allen Fieldhouse
  • Line: Kansas -9.5
  • Point Total: 152.5
  • Moneyline (To Win): Kansas -450, TCU +340

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Kansas vs. TCU Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Kansas 77, TCU 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Kansas vs. TCU

  • Pick ATS: TCU (+9.5)
  • Pick OU: Under (152.5)

Kansas' record against the spread this season is 4-7-0, and TCU's is 7-6-0. The Jayhawks are 4-7-0 and the Horned Frogs are 6-7-0 in terms of going over the point total. The two teams combine to score 165.4 points per game, 12.9 more points than this matchup's total. Over the last 10 contests, Kansas is 3-7 against the spread and 10-0 overall while TCU has gone 5-5 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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Kansas Performance Insights

  • The Jayhawks' +186 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 14.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 79.6 points per game (72nd in college basketball) while allowing 65.3 per outing (53rd in college basketball).
  • Kansas ranks 83rd in the country at 38.9 rebounds per game. That's 5.9 more than the 33 its opponents average.
  • Kansas knocks down 6.8 three-pointers per game (248th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 7.7. It shoots 37% from deep while its opponents hit 30.2% from long range.
  • The Jayhawks average 101 points per 100 possessions on offense (59th in college basketball), and allow 82.9 points per 100 possessions (40th in college basketball).
  • Kansas has committed 11.9 turnovers per game (195th in college basketball action) while forcing 11.4 (237th in college basketball).

TCU Performance Insights

  • The Horned Frogs put up 85.8 points per game (14th in college basketball) while giving up 66.5 per outing (82nd in college basketball). They have a +251 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 19.3 points per game.
  • TCU wins the rebound battle by an average of 9.4 boards. It records 40.2 rebounds per game (49th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 30.8.
  • TCU makes 5.8 three-pointers per game (317th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 6.2. It shoots 32.8% from deep, and its opponents shoot 30.8%.
  • TCU has committed 3.7 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 12.5 (260th in college basketball) while forcing 16.2 (12th in college basketball).

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