Kansas vs. TCU prediction, odds, line: 2023 college basketball picks, Feb. 20 best bets by proven model

The No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks head on the road to face the No. 24 TCU Horned Frogs in Big 12 action on Monday evening. The Jayhawks have won and covered in four straight games as they try to solidify their status as a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. TCU, meanwhile, is just 1-4 in its last five with one cover during that span. The Horned Frogs supplied one of college basketball’s most surprising results of the season on Jan. 21 when they went to Lawrence and crushed the favored Jayhawks 83-60, so Kansas will be looking for some payback in this one. 

Tipoff from Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, is set for 9 p.m. ET. The Horned Frogs are 1.5-point favorites in the latest Kansas vs. TCU odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 151.5. Before locking in any TCU vs. Kansas picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.  

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters Week 16 of the season 71-42 on all-top rated college basketball picks this season, returning more than $1,700 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns. 

Now, the model has set its sights on Kansas vs. TCU, and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for TCU vs. Kansas:

• Kansas vs. TCU spread: Horned Frogs -1.5
• Kansas vs. TCU over/under: 151.5 points
• Kansas vs. TCU money line: Horned Frogs -135, Jayhawks +115
• KU: Jayhawks are 4-0 ATS in their last four games overall
• TCU: Horned Frogs are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 home games
• Kansas vs. TCU picks: See picks at SportsLine

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Why Kansas can cover

The Jayhawks were sputtering when they lost to TCU the first time around but they have righted the ship since that point. In addition to winning four straight, they’ve won six of their last seven overall. They have a 6-1 record against the spread during that span. 

Jalen Wilson (20.4 ppg) and Gradey Dick (14.7 ppg) are the top scorers on the team. But guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (10.7 ppg, 7.4 rpg) is one of the team’s most well-rounded players, while points guard Dajuan Harris Jr. has dished out a total of 18 assists and committed just two turnovers over the past two games. 

Why TCU can cover

Senior guard Damion Baugh is an all-around threat in the backcourt. Baugh owns superb court vision that allows him to set up his teammates. The Tennessee native has the handles and burst to penetrate the lane to score or dish the ball off. Baugh ranks third in the Big 12 in assists (5.9) with 13 points and 4.3 rebounds. On Feb. 11, he amassed 16 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists.

Senior forward Emanuel Miller utilizes his strength and length to gain position in the lane for more efficient looks at the rim. Miller has been a willing and secure rebounder, leading the team with 6.1 boards per game. The Ontario native also puts up 12.9 points. In his last outing, he finished with 18 points, five rebounds and five dimes. 

How to make TCU vs. Kansas picks

SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 144 points. The model also says one side hits almost 60% of the time. You can only get the model’s pick at SportsLine. 

So who wins Kansas vs. TCU? And which side hits almost 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.