TCU vs Colorado Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

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  • Colorado is a -2.5 point favorite vs TCU
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • TCU / Colorado TV channel: ESPN+

The TCU Horned Frogs visit CU Events Center to take on the Colorado Buffaloes on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Boulder, CO, USA.

Colorado is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The TCU vs. Colorado Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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TCU vs. Colorado Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
TCU+2.5 -110O 136.5 -110+118
Colorado -2.5 -110U 136.5 -110-145

TCU vs Colorado Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Colorado will win this college basketball game with 75.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

TCU vs Colorado Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Colorado will cover the spread with 56.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • TCU has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 34 games (+1.80 Units / 1% ROI)
  • TCU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 13 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+10.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+2.72 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Colorado has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 37 games (+2.35 Units / 6% ROI)

TCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

TCU has a 12-18 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.85 Units / -23.82% ROI).

  • 16-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.05 Units / 2.11% ROI
  • 10-20 when betting the Over for -12 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 20-10 when betting the Under for +9 Units / 27.27% ROI

Colorado Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Colorado has a 13-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.75 Units / -17.4% ROI).

  • 11-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -0.57% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -13.96% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Under for +1.65 Units / 4.99% ROI

TCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

TCU had 27 turnovers in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

TCU averaged 1.5 turnovers per game (27 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

TCU has averaged 1.16 points per shot (2,039 points/1,752 shots) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.30

TCU has averaged 68.0 points per game (2,039 points/30 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 76.2

Colorado Offensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado averaged 1.59 points per shot (573 points/361 shots) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.39

Colorado has averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (438 turnovers/30 games) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.4

Colorado has averaged 7.8 turnovers per game (233 turnovers/30 games) in the first half this season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.0

Colorado has averaged 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (628 rebounds/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.2

TCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 52% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (22/42) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%

TCU allowed opponents to shoot 18% from three (4/22) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 37%

TCU allowed an average of 0.52 points per shot (12 points/23 shots) on right corner attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.09

TCU forced 3.5 turnovers per game (63 turnovers/18 games) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 4.2

Colorado Defensive Stats & Trends:

Colorado has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,694 rebounds/64 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Colorado allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (39/134) in the first half last season — 2nd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Colorado allowed 68.8 points per game (895 points/13 games) last season — 3rd best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 70.3

Colorado averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (926 rebounds/34 games) last season — 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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