Texas Tech Red Raiders vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction, 10/26/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Texas Tech Red Raiders vs TCU Horned Frogs

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

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

TV: FOX

Odds/Point Spread: Horned Frogs (-7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 67

The Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-2) are hitting the road to Amon G. Carter Stadium on Saturday, October 26, 2024 where they will compete against the TCU Horned Frogs (4-3). Texas Tech is 7.0-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 67.

The Texas Tech Red Raiders step onto the field holding a record of 5-2 this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Red Raiders stepped onto the field against the Baylor Bears and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 59-35. The Texas Tech Red Raiders rushed the ball a total of 35 times and totaled 149 yards, which is an average of 4.3 yds per carry. Overall, they had 85 plays which gave them a total of 455 yds. Texas Tech relinquished 21 completions on 32 tries for 274 yds, and a completion rate of 65.6%. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Red Raiders conceded 255 yards on 33 attempts, which is an average of 7.7 yds per run allowed.

The Red Raiders have earned 3,218 total yards for the season. In terms of scoring, Texas Tech has amassed 19 touchdowns through the air and 12 touchdowns on the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 10 different times. Texas Tech has 164 1st downs as a unit, and they have committed 54 infractions for 440 yards. As a team they maintain an average of 167.3 yards via the ground game giving them a rank of 56th in D-1. Concerning putting points on the board, the Texas Tech Red Raiders are averaging 38.7 PPG.

Concerning passing yards, the Red Raiders are allowing 2,122 yards which puts them in 133rd in college football. They are giving up 303.1 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 61.7%. Overall, they are allowing 466.6 yards/game which ranks them 129th in Division 1. They have conceded 15 touchdowns via the pass and 17 touchdowns via the ground game. The opposition is running for an average of 4.8 yards per rushing attempt and 163.4 rushing yards per contest on the year. Overall, they have given up 1,144 yards on the ground through 7 contests. The Red Raiders are ranked 125th in the country in terms of team defense, conceding 36.1 points per contest.

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The Horned Frogs head into this matchup 4-3 this season. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Horned Frogs got the win with a final of 13-7 when they faced the Utah Utes. TCU gave up 26 attempts on the ground for 68 yards (2.6 yards per carry). The Horned Frogs pass defense conceded a completion rate of 51.5%, surrendering 199 yds on 17 out of 33 passing. The Horned Frogs finished the contest with a total of 395 yards while running 74 plays (5.3 yards per play). TCU ran for 4.0 yds per attempt, finishing the game with 132 yds on 33 attempts.

When it comes to putting points on the board, the Horned Frogs are sitting 41st in college football holding an average of 32.1 PPG. The TCU Horned Frogs hold an average of 431.9 yards/contest, which is good for 37th in college football. The TCU offense has 469 yards of penalties on 45 violations, which has them sitting 52nd in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 6 interceptions while letting opponents recover 9 fumbles and they have been able to record 162 first downs. During the season so far, the Horned Frogs have a total of 2,320 yards through the air together with an average of 331.4 passing yards per game, which is ranked 5th in Division 1. They are averaging 100.4 yards per game via the ground game and have toted the ball for 703 yards overall.

The Horned Frogs are relinquishing 27.4 points per game, ranking them 91st in the country. TCU has allowed a total of 1,149 yards rushing (164.1 yards per game) in addition to 10 touchdowns via the rush for the season. Over the course of the season, they have given up 192 points in total. They have conceded 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 161.7 yards/outing, which puts them in 11th in D-1. The Horned Frogs defense has been on the field for 457 plays, which has them ranked 66th in the nation. They have earned 1 fumble recovered and 4 interceptions over the course of the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Horned Frogs -7.0

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