Who's Playing
Nicholls State @ TCU
Current Records: Nicholls State 3-1; TCU 2-0
What to Know
The TCU Horned Frogs' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Nicholls State Colonels at 8 p.m. ET Nov. 18 at Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena. The Horned Frogs should still be feeling good after a victory, while Nicholls State will be looking to regain their footing.
TCU simply couldn't be stopped on Monday, as they easily beat the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at home 83-51. TCU's guard Mike Miles looked sharp as he had 20 points and six assists.
Meanwhile, a win for Nicholls State just wasn't in the stars on Monday as the team never even grasped a temporary lead. They suffered a grim 89-60 defeat to the Baylor Bears. Nicholls State was surely aware of their 20.5-point disadvantage in the point spread, but the foreknowledge did nothing to prevent the result. The top scorer for the Colonels was Ty Gordon (20 points).
The Horned Frogs are the favorite in this one, with an expected 13.5-point margin of victory. Those taking them against the spread are banking on an outcome similar to that of the team's matchup on Monday, where they covered a 14.5-point spread.
TCU is now a perfect 2-0 while Nicholls State sits at 3-1. Two last-season numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: TCU have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 34.10%, which places them 22nd in college basketball. But Nicholls State comes into the game boasting the 19th highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 45.60%. We'll see which of these strengths -- offense or defense -- will win out.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena -- Fort Worth, Texas
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Horned Frogs are a big 13.5-point favorite against the Colonels, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Horned Frogs as a 14.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
Injury Report for TCU
- Damion Baugh: Out (Foot)
