West Virginia Mountaineers vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 01/31/2023

Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Venue:  Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, TX

Where to Watch:  ESPNU

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  WVU +3.5, TCU -3.5; Over/Under:  145 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  WVU +3.5, TCU -3.5; Over/Under:  145 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  WVU +3.5, TCU -3.5; Over/Under:  145 points

West Virginia Mountaineers:  13-8 (2-6) (8th place, Big 12)

TCU Horned Frogs:  16-5 (5-3) (6th place, Big 12)

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West Virginia Mountaineers:  3-2  last 5

TCU Horned Frogs:  3-2  last 5

West Virginia is coming into this game with a 13-8 record overall and they are 2-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 2-6 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Auburn Tigers in their last game. Erik Stevenson led the team in points in that game with 31 while Jimmy Bell Jr. was next on the team with 15 points. Kedrian Johnson led the team in assists in that game with 6 while Jimmy Bell Jr. led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 46.3% from the field, 45% from 3-point range, and 84% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 77.1 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 69.1 PPG against them. West Virginia has an ATS record of 10-11 this season and their O/U record is 13-8.

TCU is coming into this game with a 16-5 record overall and they are 10-2 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 5-3 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in their last game. Damion Baugh led the team in points in that game with 19 while Emanuel Miller was next on the team with 13 points. Damion Baugh led the team in assists in that game with 4 while JaKobe Coles led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 39.7% from the field, 22.2% from 3-point range, and 70% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 77.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 65 PPG against them. TCU has an ATS record of 12-8-1 this season and their O/U record is 12-9.

The current betting odds have TCU listed as a 3.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. TCU has been very up and down lately but overall they have been having a good season with their 16-5 record. They have been great in their home games as they have a 10-2 home record and they have been keeping their own in the Big 12 with a 5-3 conference record. West Virginia has been playing a lot better in their games lately winning 2 games in a row now too but they are still only 13-8 overall this season and have struggled against Big 12 opponents. They have been terrible in their conference games with a 2-6 record in the Big 12 and they haven't been good on the road either with a 2-4 road record. West Virginia did take down the ranked Auburn in their last game but they just haven't played well against Big 12 opponents and TCU has been a really tough team to beat at home lately. The best way to place a bet here is on TCU to cover the spread in this game.

West Virginia TCU Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, January 31, 2023 (9:00 pm ET start time) is TCU 75 WVU 68.

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West Virginia Mountaineers: 7-13 ATS as a road underdog or pick. 18-28 ATS against conference opponents. 26-10 OVER when the total is 140 to 149.5.

TCU Horned Frogs: 10-4 ATS off a road loss. 20-13 ATS after a non-conference game. 17-5 OVER after playing a game as a road favorite.

West Virginia Mountaineers:  J. Perez (G) out for season - Eligibility.

TCU Horned Frogs:  M. Miles Jr. (G) Out indefinitely - Knee. R. Walker (G) Ques Tues - Illness. E. Lampkin Jr. (C) Ques Tues - Ankle.

“It’s been a long two, three weeks. I’ve been shooting the ball well in practice. I’ve had good mental days. Then come game time, it hasn’t been dropping for me. It’s really been taking a toll on me. It’s my job to help the team in any way I can. They rely on me to score, and if I’m not scoring, it’s hurting the team. It’s really been hurting me, to be honest.” - Erik Stevenson after their win against Auburn in their last game.

“Like I told my guys, you have to find a way. You don’t get outrebounded by nine (42-33) and that’s not the answer. It didn’t go our way. We came in with some guys down but you have to be prepared. That happens to everybody and you have to find a way to get it done.” - Jamie Dixon after his team’s loss against Mississippi State in their last game.

J. Bell 

K. Johnson 

E. Matthews 

T. Mitchell 

E. Stevenson

D. Baugh 

E. Lampkin 

M. Miles 

E. Miller 

C. O'Bannon

PPG: E. Stevenson (13.9)

APG: K. Johnson (3.2)

Reb/G: J. Bell Jr. (6.1)

PPG: M. Miles Jr. (18.1)

APG: D. Baugh (4.9)

Reb/G: E. Lampkin Jr. (6.8)

Coaches:

West Virginia Mountaineers: Bob Huggins (16th season)

TCU Horned Frogs: Jamie Dixon (7th season)