Cincinnati vs TCU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Cincinnati vs TCU

The Cincinnati Bearcats battle the TCU Horned Frogs, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, March 7.

Let’s go for Over 138.5 when Cincinnati face TCU. We think the line is too generous and we’re expecting the final total to be higher at odds of -110.

Cincinnati Bearcats previous game saw them claim a 90-68 home win over Brigham Young Cougars.

TCU Horned Frogs got the win in their last game. A 73-65 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Texas Tech Red Raiders.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Cincinnati who came out on top when they last played TCU. A 75-63 win was recorded. The past 3 clashes between these teams have seen two Cincinnati wins.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
TCU	20-10	2343	2149	194	14-5	6-5	4W
Cincinnati	17-13	2212	2025	187	15-4	2-9	2W

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Cincinnati vs TCU Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Cincinnati vs TCU betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

There are odds of -110 available for our college pick. We think that the points will be racked up cumulatively and we’re going for Over 138.5 in total.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Cincinnati vs TCU stats:

• The 138.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Cincinnati games.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cincinnati games.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Cincinnati games.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 TCU games.
• The 138.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 TCU games.

Over 138.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cincinnati 74 - 72 TCU

There are massive odds on offer when it comes to Cincinnati landing a 74-72 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.

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Cincinnati vs TCU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability of winning this college game, TCU might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -147 Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Cincinnati are trading at +122.

The current spread is 2.5 and total points is 139.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you're keen on Over 139.5, this selection is available at -115.

You’ll find a broad selection of team props and game lines for most college contests, with the best basketball betting sites offering plenty of options. Be sure to review both the pre-game and in-game markets before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Cincinnati

+122

TCU

-147

Point Spread

Cincinnati +2.5

-104

TCU -2.5

-118

Total Points

Under 139.5

-105

Over 139.5

-115

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Cincinnati Stats

TCU Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 141.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 138.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.00 pts and allowed 67.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 67.80 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 145.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 138.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 138.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.30 pts and allowed 74.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.10 pts and allowed 68.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	28-2	2598	2047	551	18-1	10-1	5W
Houston	25-5	2325	1870	455	18-2	7-3	2W
Iowa State	24-6	2449	1973	476	17-1	7-5	2L
Texas Tech	22-8	2444	2167	277	16-3	6-5	1L
Kansas	21-9	2267	2063	204	15-2	6-7	2L
UCF	20-9	2404	2288	116	14-5	6-4	2L
TCU	20-10	2343	2149	194	14-5	6-5	4W
BYU	20-10	2532	2273	259	15-4	5-6	3L
Oklahoma State	18-12	2526	2476	50	14-4	4-8	1W
Cincinnati	17-13	2212	2025	187	15-4	2-9	2W
West Virginia	17-13	2089	1942	147	14-5	3-8	1L
Colorado	17-13	2397	2361	36	15-5	2-8	1W
Arizona State	16-14	2329	2329	0	12-6	4-8	2W
Baylor	15-15	2462	2311	151	11-8	4-7	1L
Kansas State	12-18	2370	2410	-40	11-8	1-10	1W
Utah	10-20	2238	2357	-119	9-9	1-11	4L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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