Lamar Cardinals vs TCU Horned Frogs Prediction, 11/11/2022 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Lamar Cardinals vs TCU Horned Frogs

Date: Friday, November 11, 2022

Location: Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX

TV: BIG12|ESPN+

The TCU Horned Frogs (1-0) will try to beat the Lamar Cardinals (1-0) at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena on Friday.

The Lamar Cardinals faced off with St. Thomas (TX) and walked away with a win by a score of 63-61 in their last game. Lamar ended with a 38.9% FG percentage (21 out of 54) and knocked down 5 of 20 shots from beyond the perimeter. At the free throw line, the Cardinals made 16 of 24 attempts for a rate of 66.7%. In terms of pulling down rebounds, they compiled 37 with 13 of them being on the offensive end. They also distributed 12 dimes in this matchup while forcing the other team into 13 turnovers and having 6 steals. Pertaining to the defense, Lamar allowed the other team to shoot 33.8% from the floor on 22 out of 65 shooting. St. Thomas (TX) totaled 14 dimes and had 5 steals in the game. Additionally, St. Thomas (TX) grabbed 37 rebounds (15 offensive, 22 defensive), but wasn't able to record a block. St. Thomas (TX) finished shooting 80.0% from the charity stripe by burying 8 of 10 attempts. They made 9 of 28 tries from beyond the perimeter. When discussing personal fouls, the Cardinals walked away with 13 while St. Thomas (TX) finished the game with 20 personal fouls.

Chris Pryor is one player who was a major factor for this contest. He ended up going 46.2% from the floor and also dished out 2 dimes. He was on the hardwood for 37 mins played and also grabbed 3 rebounds. He racked up 23 points on 6 out of 13 shooting.

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Lamar heads into this matchup with a win-loss mark of 1-0 on the year. They lose possession by turning the ball over 14.0 times per contest and as a team they commit 13.0 fouls per game. As a team, Lamar is pulling down 41.0 boards per game and has accumulated 12 assists so far this year, which ranks 176th in the nation in terms of passing the ball. The Cardinals are connecting on 25.0% on shots from 3-point land (5 of 20) and 66.7% from the free throw line. They are averaging 63.0 pts per contest (223rd in Division 1) while shooting 38.9% from the floor.

Defensively, the Cardinals are forcing 13.0 turnovers per contest and they draw 20.0 personal fouls. They concede 32.1% on 3-pointers and they are 167th in college basketball in PPG allowed (61.0). The Cardinals defensively are giving up a field goal percentage of 33.8% (22 of 65) and they relinquish 41.0 rebounds per game as a unit. They are 275th in Division 1 in giving up assists to their opponents with 14 relinquished for the year.

When they last played, the TCU Horned Frogs took home the win by a final score of 73-72 when they faced Arkansas-Pine Bluff. In reference to attacking the glass, TCU allowed Arkansas-Pine Bluff to get 34 in all (6 offensive). They shot 44.8% from 3-point land by shooting 13 out of 29 and ended up shooting 7 out of 10 at the free throw line (70.0%). The Horned Frogs allowed Arkansas-Pine Bluff to make 26 out of their 63 tries from the floor which had them shooting 41.3% for the contest. When the final whistle blew, the Horned Frogs finished shooting 21 out of 54 from the field which had them shooting 38.9%. In relation to shots from beyond the perimeter, TCU knocked down 4 of their 21 attempts (19.0%). They were able to make 27 of the free throws for a percentage of 71.1%. Arkansas-Pine Bluff committed 22 fouls in this contest which got the Horned Frogs to the charity stripe for a total of 38 tries. They also gave up possession of the ball 12 times, while earning 8 steals in the game. The Horned Frogs recorded 25 defensive boards and 10 offensive rebounds totaling 35 in the game.

Emanuel Miller ended up having an impact for the Horned Frogs in the game. He had 19 points in his 29 mins of playing time, but wasn't able to notch an assist. He made 8 out of 13 for the contest giving him a rate of 61.5%, and had 5 rebounds.

TCU has a win-loss record of 1-0 this year. As an offense, the Horned Frogs are connecting on 38.9% from the floor, which is ranked 218th in college hoops. TCU has accumulated 73 pts for the season and they collect 39.0 boards per contest. They are assisting teammates 13.0 times per contest (162nd in college basketball) and they cough up possession 13.0 times per game. The Horned Frogs are committing 11.0 fouls per contest and they hit 71.1% from the charity stripe.

The Horned Frogs on the defensive end are ranked 241st in D-1 in PPG given up with 72.0. They have forced 15.0 TO's every game and have let teams shoot 41.3% from the floor (216th in the nation). The TCU defense concedes 44.8% on 3-point shots (13 of 29) and their opposition makes 70.0% of their foul shots. They have allowed 22.0 assists and 35.0 rebounds per contest, which is ranked 349th and 207th in those defensive categories.

Who will win tonight's NCAA basketball game against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Lamar

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