Arizona Wildcats vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction, 11/23/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Wildcats vs TCU Horned Frogs

Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, TX

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Horned Frogs (-11.5)

Total/Over-Under: 59.5

The Arizona Wildcats (4-6) are en route to Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024 where they will attempt to beat the TCU Horned Frogs (6-4). TCU opens as 11.5-point favorites. The betting total is set at 59.5.

The Arizona Wildcats head into this matchup 4-6 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Wildcats took the field against the Houston Cougars and took home the win by a score of 27-3. On the day, they had 71 plays for 337 yards. The Arizona Wildcats ran the rock 36 different times and had 113 yds, which is an average of 3.1 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Wildcats conceded 135 yards on 34 tries, which calculates to 4.0 yds per rush allowed. Arizona conceded 16 pass completions on 28 tries for 191 yds, and a completion percentage of 57.1%.

In terms of putting points on the board, the Arizona Wildcats have an average of 22.6 points per outing. As a team they have an average of 114.8 yards in the run game which has them sitting 111th in Division 1. The Wildcats have earned 3,710 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Arizona has totaled 15 touchdowns through the air and 11 touchdowns via the ground. Arizona has tallied 191 1st downs offensively, and they have been flagged for 70 penalties for 626 yds. They have surrendered the ball 18 times.

Regarding passing yards, the Wildcats are giving up 2,203 yds which ranks them 67th in Division 1. They have conceded 220.3 yards per contest through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 61.8%. Overall, they have relinquished 386.3 yards per game which ranks them 88th in Division 1. They have relinquished 17 touchdowns via the pass and 16 touchdowns running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.7 yards per run and 166.0 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 1,660 running yards through 10 games. The Wildcats rank 92nd in the nation concerning team defense, conceding 28.3 points per contest.

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The Horned Frogs come into this game with a record of 6-4 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Horned Frogs walked away with a victory by a final of 38-13 against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. TCU gave up 36 attempts on the ground for 135 yds (3.8 yards per carry). The Horned Frogs passing defense allowed a completion percentage of 67.6%, relinquishing 233 yds on 25 for 37 passing. The Horned Frogs finished the game with a total of 468 yds and they ran 65 plays (7.2 yards per play). TCU ran the ball for 6.3 yards per attempt, finishing with 175 yards on 28 attempts.

The TCU Horned Frogs average 439.6 yards per contest, which is good for 29th in D-1. The TCU offense has compiled 607 yards of penalties on 61 infractions, which ranks 62nd in Division 1 in terms of hurting your team. They have an average of 110.0 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 1,100 yards for this season. They have given away 8 picks while allowing opponents to recover 10 fumbles and they have recorded 232 first downs. In relation to their ability to score points, the Horned Frogs are 31st in Division 1 averaging 33.2 points per game. During this campaign to this point, the Horned Frogs have racked up 3,296 yards through the air along with an average of 329.6 passing yards per game, which has them ranked 6th in college football.

The Horned Frogs are surrendering 27.6 PPG, ranking them 88th in Division 1. TCU has surrendered a total of 1,721 yards rushing (172.1 yards per outing) in addition to 19 touchdowns on the ground on the year. Overall, they have conceded 276 total points. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns through the air and 186.5 yards/outing, ranking them 24th in college football. The Horned Frogs defense has taken part in 696 plays, which is 101st in D-1. They have compiled 4 fumbles and 6 interceptions over the course of the season.

Who will win tonight's Wildcats/Horned Frogs college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Horned Frogs -11.5

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