Texas vs TCU 4/2/19 - NIT Basketball Picks & Predictions

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Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:12 AM ET

The Texas Longhorns will play the TCU Horned Frogs on Tuesday in an NIT semifinals showdown in the Big Apple at Madison Square Garden. The Longhorns reached the semifinals after defeating the Colorado Buffaloes 68-65 last Wednesday. Dylan Osetkowski led the Longhorns with 15 points while Kerwin Roach II scored 14 and pulled down six rebounds. Texas led at the half 44-19.

TCU punched its ticket to Madison Square Garden with a 71-58 win over Creighton on Tuesday. Kouat Noi led the Horned Frogs with 25 points after hitting six 3-pointers. JD Millers added 15 points for TCU, while Alex Robinson chipped in with 12 points and 11 boards. This is the second time in the last three seasons that TCU has reached the NIT semifinals.
Kerwin Roach II leads the Longhorns in scoring with an average of 14.7 points per game. Dylan Osetkowski leads the Longhorns in rebounds with an average of 7.4 per game. Matt Coleman III is the leader in assists with an average of 3.6 per game. Texas is shooting 43.6% from the field and 34.1% from 3-point territory.

Desmond Bane leads TCU in scoring with an average of 15.2 points per game. Kevin Samuel is the leader in rebounds with an average of 7.0 per game. Alex Robinson leads the Horned Frogs in assists with an average of 7.0 per game. TCU is shooting 45.8% from the field and 35.3% from 3-point territory.

Head to head TCU has covered the number in 5 of the last 6 between the Big 12 rivals. This season, TCU won and covered both games versus the Longhorns. The Horned Frogs are 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS over their last 6 played, which includes a 69-56 win over the Longhorns and a cover as 7-point road dogs. Final Score Prediction, TCU Horned Frogs win and cover ATS 74-67.

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