Arizona State vs. TCU, 3/17/23 March Madness Betting Prediction, Odds & Trends

Arizona State vs. TCU Prediction & Odds

The final tip-off of the first round of the NCAA Tournament will take place at 10:05 p.m. ET on Friday night when 11-seed Arizona takes on 6-seed TCU.

Will the Horned Frogs cover as 5.5-point favorites or is there a better play when it comes to tonight’s March Madness matchup?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

797 Arizona State Sun Devils (+5.5) at 798 TCU Horned Frogs (-5.5); o/u 141.5

10:05 p.m. ET, Friday, March 17, 2023

Ball Arena, Denver, CO

Arizona State vs. TCU Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 65% of public bettors are currently backing Arizona State when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Arizona State Sun Devils Notes

Jamiya Neal notched 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one assist, one block and one steal across 23 minutes during Friday's 78-59 loss to Arizona. Neal converted 4-of-9 shots during Friday's loss to Arizona, finishing with 11 points. The 6-foot-6 sophomore appeared in 29 games this season, averaging 4.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 0.6 steals on 15.7 minutes per game. Neal and the Sun Devils will wait to see if their name is called on Selection Sunday.

TCU Horned Frogs Notes

Xavier Cork contributed four points (2-4 FG), seven rebounds and one assist over 21 minutes during Thursday's 80-67 victory over Kansas State. Cork averaged 5.0 rebounds across TCU's first three games of March. The center logged all boards during games started, which he is expected to continue recording while Eddie Lampkin sits out. He will not be available across the 2023 Big 12 Tournament.

Arizona State vs. TCU CBB Betting Trends

Under is 4-0 in Horned Frogs last 4 overall

Under is 4-1 in Horned Frogs last 5 neutral site games

Over is 12-2 in Sun Devils last 14 games following a straight up win

Under is 13-3 in Sun Devils last 16 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points

Arizona State vs. TCU CBB Prediction:

The Sun Devils are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven neutral site games, are 5-2 against the number in their last seven games against a team with a winning record and are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 games following a win of more than 20 points. On the other side, the Horned Frogs are 3-8 against the spread in their last 11 games overall, are 2-6 against the number in their last eight games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600 and are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games versus a team with a winning record.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS +5.5