TCU at Texas

Texas Christian has played only one true road game and gets a stiff test at rival Texas. The TCU defense has been struggling and Big 12 opponents are averaging a whopping 29.3 free-throw attempts against the Horned Frogs. TCU is allowing 75.1 points as opponents shoot 44.9 percent from the floor, putting the Frogs last in the conference in field-goal defense. TCU is 4-10 ATS in Big 12 play, as well as 4-9 ATS after a defeat. Texas is strong at home and has won six of its last eight games. They have 10 wins along with a pair of OT losses to Duke and Gonzaga, a pair of Top 20 teams. Texas freshman Mohamed Bamba (11.9 points per game, 10.6 rebounds per contest, 4.6 blocks pg) continues to lead the league in blocks, forcing opponents to shoot from the three-point line rather than challenge him in the paint. The home team has covered four of the last five meetings between these rivals, so back home court. Take Texas.