TCU Horned Frogs vs Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/19/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
Men’s Basketball Championship – West Region – 2nd Round
The TCU Horned Frogs secured a hard-fought two-point victory over Arizona State in their first-round matchup on Friday night, bringing their season win total to 22.
Despite struggling offensively with a 35.5% shooting percentage, TCU managed to knock down eight three-pointers and 20 free throws to score a total of 72 points.
Defensively, TCU allowed only 70 points, with Arizona State shooting 48.1% from the floor. However, the Horned Frogs forced 13 turnovers and dominated the rebounding battle.
Mike Miles Jr. was a standout performer for TCU, leading the way with 26 points on 15 shots, followed by Chuck O’Bannon Jr. with 15 points on 13 shots.
Damion Baugh also made an impact, scoring eleven points and tallying eight assists. JaKobe Coles emerged as the hero for TCU, scoring 11 points off the bench, including the game-winning basket in the final seconds.
- TCU is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the West Coast Conference.
- The total stayed UNDER in 12 of TCU’s last 13 games played in March.
- TCU is 15-5 SU in their last 20 games played on a Sunday.
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TCU Horned Frogs vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Predictions 3/19/2023
Meanwhile, the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who have won 29 games this season and are on a 10-game win streak, enter Sunday’s matchup as heavy favorites.
In their first-round victory against Grand Canyon, Gonzaga’s offense was on fire, scoring 82 points on 53.6% shooting and an impressive 46.7% from beyond the arc.
Defensively, Gonzaga controlled the game, allowing only 70 points on 43.1% shooting, and forced 7 turnovers while out-rebounding their opponents by 14.
Julian Strawther was the top performer for the Bulldogs in the first round, scoring 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds on 9 of 15 shooting in 34 minutes of play.
Drew Timme also had an impressive game, contributing 21 points on 13 shots. Anton Watson added 14 points and eleven boards on six of nine shooting, making him the third Gonzaga starter to score in double figures.
The other two Gonzaga starters each scored six points.
- Gonzaga is 15-5 SU in their last 20 games with a team in the Big 12 Conference.
- The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 16-1 SU in their last 17 games played in March.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Gonzaga’s last 8 games played on a Sunday.
#6 TCU Horned Frogs vs #3 Gonzaga Bulldogs. The NCAAB pick for this game is the #3 Gonzaga Bulldogs.
Although TCU managed to advance, their scrappy style of play can lead to offensive struggles and they heavily rely on Mike Miles.
In contrast, the Gonzaga Bulldogs have a well-coached and experienced team and are favored to win this battle.
Gonzaga has a good record when they are favorites by 4.5 or fewer points and would need a bigger point spread in favor of TCU to consider betting on them. Therefore, the Gonzaga Bulldogs to win 78-71.
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TCU Horned Frogs vs Gonzaga Bulldogs 3/19/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NCAAB Starting Time: 9:40 PM (EDT)
Location: Ball Arena, CO
Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
TV: ESPN+
NCAAB Odds: Gonzaga Bulldogs -6.5
NCAAB Totals: 146.5