TCU vs. Utah State Picks, Odds, Starting Lineups For the 2024 March Madness Round of 64
The No. 9 TCU Horned Frogs take on No. 8 Utah State Aggies on Friday night. Who will win this highly anticipated matchup? Check out Jason Radowitz's TCU vs. Utah State odds and starting lineups article.
Jason Radowitz - March 22, 2024, 9:30 AM EDT
5 minTCU vs. Utah State Picks, Odds, Starting Lineups For the 2024 March Madness Round of 64
The TCU Horned Frogs have made their third consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. In the first two, TCU got through the Round of 64.
Meanwhile, Utah State and the rest of the Mountain West believe the committee did them dirty. The conference had six teams make the NCAA Tournament, but the seedings were lower than most analysts and bracketologists thought.
This matchup between TCU and Utah State should be a fun, close matchup.
Let's take a look at the latest odds and starting lineups for the Round of 64 matchup between the TCU Horned Frogs vs. Utah State Aggies.
TCU vs. Utah State Start Time, Where to Watch, and Odds
- Date: Friday, March 22, 2024
- Start Time: 9:55 pm ET
- Where to Watch: TBS
TCU vs. Utah State Odds and Betting Data
TEAM | SPREAD | MONEYLINE | IMPLIED CHANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
TCU Horned Frogs | -4.5 (-105) | -180 | 64.29% |
Utah State Aggies | +4.5 (-115) | 150 | 40% |
The TCU Horned Frogs moved from 2.5 (-120) at the opening to -4.5 (-105) currently. With that movement, TCU is now sitting at -180, with a nearly 65% chance of winning per the implied probability.
However, Utah State at +150 isn't so bad if you're one of the many who think Utah State should've been seeded higher.
TCU Horned Frogs vs. Utah State Aggies Prediction
TCU doesn't take many threes, which is crucial in this matchup against Utah State. The Aggies have held teams to 29% from downtown but have given up 53.1% from inside the arc.
Therefore, TCU should have success on the offensive end inside the arc. On the other hand, Utah State shouldn't have any problems either. The Aggies have drained 57.1% from inside the arc, while TCU has allowed 50.9% from inside.
Both teams should dominate around the rim. However, neither team will dominate the offensive glass or earn a super high amount of turnovers.
While both teams move at a fast pace, defensively, both teams can slow the pace down and force their opponent to wait for a good shot.
That's why I'd ride the Under in this TCU-Utah State tilt.
TCU vs. Utah State Prediction: Under 150.5 (-110) (Bet $110 to collect $210)
TCU vs. Utah State Projected Lineups
TCU projected lineup:
- G: Micah Peavy
- G: Jameer Nelson Jr.
- F: Emanuel Miller
- F: Chuck O'Bannon
- C: Ernest Udeh
Utah State projected lineup:
- G: Darius Brown II
- G: Ian Martinez
- G: Mason Falslev
- F: Great Osobor
- F: Isaac Johnson
TCU March Madness Odds
TCU is +12000 to win the NCAA Tournament. They're at least a Power-5 school. However, TCU is a No. 9 seed and would likely have to face Purdue in the second round.
This is going to be a revenge year for Purdue. TCU (and Utah State) don't really have much of a shot per the metrics and analytics.
Utah State March Madness Odds
Although Utah State is a better seed than TCU, the Aggies currently have odds of +25000 to win the NCAA Tournament.
That's a major difference compared to TCU's +12000. It just goes to show you that the sportsbooks truly favor TCU to defeat Utah State. However, personally, I still like the Under more.
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