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The TCU Horned Frogs (4-4) play on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET at Jones AT&T Stadium against the Texas Tech Red Raiders (3-5).
The Horned Frogs are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3), versus the Red Raiders (with an over/under of 59.5 points).
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Game Info for Texas Tech vs. TCU
- Game Day: Thursday, November 2, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
- Location: Lubbock, Texas
- Stadium: Jones AT&T Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech | -3 | -110 | -110 | 59.5 | -108 | -112 | -151 | +127 |
Texas Tech Pick Insights
- Texas Tech has covered the spread twice in seven games this season.
- Texas Tech has a 1-2 record against the spread in games it was favored by 3 points or more this season.
- Texas Tech games with a set total have hit the over three times this season (42.9%).
Texas Tech Stats & Insights
- Texas Tech ranks 56th in total offense (407.4 yards per game) and 61st in total defense (366.5 yards allowed per game) this year.
- Texas Tech is compiling 30.0 points per game on offense (56th in the FBS), and ranks 64th defensively with 25.4 points allowed per game.
- Texas Tech is averaging 231.4 passing yards per game on offense this season (63rd in the FBS), and is surrendering 219.1 passing yards per game (58th) on defense.
- Texas Tech ranks 41st in run offense (176.0 rushing yards per game) and 73rd in run defense (147.4 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- On offense, Texas Tech ranks 45th in the FBS with a 42.6% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 78th in third-down conversion rate allowed (147.4).
- Texas Tech has forced eight total turnovers (107th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 16 times (118th in the FBS) to register a turnover margin of -8, the seventh-worst in college football.
Texas Tech’s Best Players
- Tyler Shough has compiled 746 yards (93.3 ypg) on 67-of-113 passing with seven touchdowns compared to four interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 149 rushing yards (18.6 ypg) on 48 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Tahj Brooks has 891 rushing yards on 162 carries with six touchdowns.
- This season, Cam’Ron Valdez has carried the ball 28 times for 207 yards (25.9 per game) and one touchdown.
- Myles Price’s team-leading 331 yards as a receiver have come on 33 receptions (out of 47 targets) with four touchdowns.
- Jerand Bradley has put up a 319-yard season so far with four touchdowns, reeling in 30 passes on 61 targets.
- Xavier White has a total of 317 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 22 throws and scoring one touchdown.
- Steve Linton has collected 3.0 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up 2.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
- Ben Roberts, Texas Tech’s leading tackler, has 57 tackles, 2.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Malik Dunlap has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 17 tackles and three passes defended.
TCU Betting Insights
- TCU is 3-4-0 ATS this season.
- TCU is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- TCU hase gone over in two of seven games with a set total (28.6%).
TCU Pick Insights
- TCU’s offense has been dominant, compiling 464.9 total yards per game (14th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 72nd by giving up 379.5 total yards per game.
- With 29.4 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, TCU ranks 60th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 52nd, surrendering 23.0 points per contest.
- TCU’s pass offense has been thriving, posting 289.5 passing yards per game (20th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 71st by surrendering 230.8 passing yards per game.
- TCU is compiling 175.4 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (42nd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 148.8 rushing yards per game (76th-ranked) on defense.
- With a 43.8% third-down conversion percentage on offense, TCU ranks 34th in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 79th, giving up a 39.2% third-down rate.
- With nine forced turnovers (93rd in the FBS) and 13 turnovers committed (88th in the FBS) this season, TCU ranks 105th in the FBS with a turnover margin of -4.
TCU’s Best Players
- Chandler Morris has thrown for 1,509 yards on 130-of-198 passing with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 249 yards and three rushing touchdowns.
- Emani Bailey has run for 851 yards on 146 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
- John Paul Richardson’s 420 receiving yards (52.5 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 30 receptions on 45 targets with two touchdowns.
- Savion Williams has 21 receptions (on 39 targets) for a total of 273 yards (34.1 yards per game) and three touchdowns this year.
- Warren Thompson’s 19 receptions (on 25 targets) have netted him 246 yards (30.8 ypg) and two touchdowns.
- Paul Oyewale paces the team with 3.0 sacks, and also has 4.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
- Namdi Obiazor is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 62 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and three sacks.
- Bud Clark has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 13 tackles and two passes defended to his name.
