The No.24-ranked TCU Horned Frogs will host the Jackson State Tigers on Tuesday, December 6th. The Horned Frogs are 6-1, while the Tigers are just 1-6.
TCU vs. Jackson State Match Details
Fixture: Jackson State Tigers at TCU Horned Frogs
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 6th, 8:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Schollmaier Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
TCU vs. Jackson State Betting Odds and Spread
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TCU vs. Jackson State Key Stats
The 6-1 TCU Horned Frogs are off to a great start, thanks in large part to a strong defensive unit. The Horned Frogs rank 54th out of the 363 teams in the nation in opponents points per game, allowing just 62.6 points per game. TCU's offense has been above average as well, ranking 151st in the nation, scoring 74.4 points per game. The Horned Frogs' offensive rating, 105.9, ranks 146th, while their defensive rating, 89.0, ranks 38th.
TCU's roster has three top-100 recruits and is led by 2008-2009 Naismith College Coach of the Year, Jamie Dixon. Dixon is in his seventh year leading the Horned Frogs, his alma mater, after spending the previous 13 years coaching the Pittsburgh Panthers. Their roster is led by junior guard Mike Miles, who is averaging 18.2 points per game while shooting 49.2% from the field.
The 1-6 Jackson State Tigers do not have a single top-100 recruit and are led by former NBA All-Star Mo Williams, who is in his first year with the program. Williams spent the previous two years coaching the Alabama State Hornets. The Tigers roster is led by sophomore guard Ken Evans and senior forward Trace Young, both of whom are averaging 14.1 points per game.
Jackson State has been among the worst teams in the nation on both sides of the ball. The Tigers rank 233rd in scoring, averaging 70.3 points per game. Their defense has been the sixth-worst unit in the nation, ranking 358th and allowing 82.1 points per game. Their offensive rating, 96.9, ranks 306th, while their defensive rating, 113.2, ranks 356th.
TCU vs. Jackson State Betting Prediction
The TCU Horned Frogs have gotten off to a strong start, led by a defensive unit that has stifled opponents. Meanwhile, the Jackson State Tigers have not been able to stop anyone. Look for the Horned Frogs to take advantage, winning by at least 20 points.
Pick: TCU Horned Frogs -19.5 (-110)
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