TCU vs UCF Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: TCU vs UCF
The TCU Horned Frogs go up against the UCF Knights, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, February 17.
We’re keeping things simple by backing UCF on the Moneyline. The home team should get the better of TCU and our betting prediction is available at -145.
TCU Horned Frogs triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Oklahoma State Cowboys were beaten 95-92 (OT).
UCF Knights lost their last game, being beaten at home to West Virginia Mountaineers 74-67.
Head-to-Head Statistics
TCU won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 89-78 triumph when facing UCF. In the past 3 H2H meetings, UCF have won two.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TCU
|
22-11 | 2584 | 2378 | 206 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
TCU vs UCF Prediction & Picks
Explore our top TCU vs UCF betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.
Game Prediction
The pick for this college contest is to back the home team at -145 on the Moneyline. We think that TCU are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.
Our expert basketball picks always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable college hoops stats to uncover the insights that matter most.
Key TCU vs UCF stats:
UCF Moneyline Probability
The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 59.2% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It is the reason why we are recommending this college basketball wager.
A betting alternative to support UCF is the Double Result. You can get bigger odds by siding with them to lead at the halfway phase before running out winners.
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Player Prop Picks
Jayden Pierre (TCU) can be backed to score Under 10.5 points at -130. It’s anticipated that he might fall short of the mark and that leads us to an Unders bet.
Latest Jayden Pierre Player Prop Odds
Themus Fulks (UCF) can be backed to record Over 14.5 points at -123. We think that the line looks really appealing for this Player Points bet as we’re expecting him to cover this total.
Latest Themus Fulks Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with UCF on the moneyline. We’ve also gone for Over 154.5 and Jayden Pierre (TCU) to score Under 10.5 points.
Many betting sites now allow you to place a same game parlay on each individual basketball game. It means that you can create a personalised wager at bigger odds, with there generally being no limit as to the number of picks.
Correct Score Prediction
79
-
81
UCF
There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on UCF enjoying a 81-79 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.
TCU vs UCF 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.
UCF have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 51% probability due to their -102 Moneyline betting odds. TCU are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at -118.
1.5 is the spread and 154.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you want to back Over 154.5, it’s -110.
College hoops fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of team props and game lines which are available for every contest on the coupon. Head to the top basketball sportsbooks and find the best value picks.
Xavier Edmonds is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -135 that he gets Over 14.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at +105.
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
TCU Stats
UCF Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 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
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 155.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.70 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 154.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.90 pts and allowed 79.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.20 pts and allowed 81.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 154.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 153.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 154.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 154.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.50 pts and allowed 80.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 81.60 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
32-2 | 2929 | 2339 | 590 | 21-1 | 11-1 | 9W |
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
BYU
|
23-11 | 2853 | 2561 | 292 | 17-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
|
TCU
|
22-11 | 2584 | 2378 | 206 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
|
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
19-14 | 2781 | 2736 | 45 | 14-5 | 5-9 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
18-14 | 2214 | 2072 | 142 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
18-15 | 2413 | 2230 | 183 | 16-4 | 2-11 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
Arizona State
|
17-16 | 2519 | 2585 | -66 | 13-6 | 4-10 | 1L |
Baylor
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2469 | 173 | 12-8 | 4-8 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
12-20 | 2546 | 2619 | -73 | 11-8 | 1-12 | 2L |
Utah
|
10-22 | 2379 | 2531 | -152 | 9-9 | 1-13 | 6L |
- 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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