TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas Jayhawks Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
The TCU Horned Frogs (11-3, 8-6 ATS, 5-9 O/U) meet the Kansas Jayhawks (10-4, 9-5 ATS, 4-10 O/U) in a Big 12 clash on Tuesday evening, and we have you covered with the prediction. The Horned Frogs posted a win against Baylor in their previous game. The Jayhawks dropped a road meeting against UCF this past weekend. Kansas posted a home win in the only meeting last season.
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TCU Wins Conference Opener vs. Baylor
The TCU Horned Frogs enter this daunting matchup with confidence. TCU has won six straight games. They beat Wisconsin last month. The Horned Frogs' previous loss was on December 5th in a home defeat against Notre Dame. The Horned Frogs have enjoyed an easy schedule the past few weeks. They beat Florida A&M and Jackson State by 51 points last week.
TCU opened conference play with a big 69-63 road win against Baylor this past weekend. The Horned Frogs were 2.5-point favorites. They only shot 38% in the win, but the defense was sharp, keeping Baylor to a 37% mark. The Horned Frogs have covered the spread in two of their past five games.
David Punch is having an outstanding season. The sophomore forward has shot above 50% in three of his past six games. Punch has delivered an average of 14 PPG on 53% shooting on the season. Jayden Pierre is having an inconsistent season. He reached double digits in just one of his past five games. The senior guard has issued an average of 10.6 PPG.
Xavier Edmonds has been consistent, scoring at least 12 points in three straight games. The junior forward posted 12 points on Saturday and is averaging 10.6 PPG on a 61% mark from the field. Micah Robinson has been sharp, connecting on 50% of his shots in four of his last five games. The sophomore forward has recorded an average of 10.1 PPG. Brock Harding scored seven points against Baylor. The junior guard has posted an average of 8.8 PPG.
The Horned Frogs are rated 52nd in the country in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings. They have played in just one true road game in the win against Baylor this past weekend. TCU is averaging 79.5 points on the season, ranking them 210th. The Horned Frogs have conceded 65 or fewer points in five straight games, and are conceding an average of only 64.6 points, positioning them 15th in the country.
Kansas Seeks First Conference Win
The Kansas Jayhawks are targeting their first conference win of the season on Tuesday. Kansas is a great team and has played a ton of games against ranked opponents. They were hit with defeats against North Carolina and Duke back in November. Kansas beat NC State in OT, along with a win against Towson a few weeks ago.
The squad began conference play with a disappointing 81-75 road defeat at the hands of UCF on Saturday in a meeting that had the Jayhawks marked as five-point favorites. Kansas sank just 43% of its shots in the defeat, and UCF only managed a 44% mark. The Jayhawks have covered the spread in four of their past five games.
Flory Bidunga is capable of big outputs. The sophomore guard is a beast in the defensive end. Bidunga is sporting an average of 13 PPG and 11 RPG on the season. Darryn Peterson is a talented freshman. He was dealing with a knee injury and is now back in action. The guard scored 22 points in the defeat against the Tar Heels. He is averaging 20.6 PPG on 51% shooting.
Tre White has connected on 50% of his shots in three of his past five games. The senior guard has netted an average of 14.5 PPG. Melvin Council Jr. has scored double digits in four of his last five games. The senior guard is averaging 13.4 PPG. Kohl Rosario has sunk double digits in one of his past five efforts. The freshman forward has reported an average of 5.1 PPG and 2 RPG.
The Jayhawks are positioned 19th in DI in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings and dropped down five spots to #22 in the recent edition of the AP Top 25. Kansas is 5-1 on its home court. They are posting an average of 81.7 points on the season, marking them 165th. The Jayhawks are keeping opponents to an average of 69.5 points, placing them 55th in the country.
TCU vs. Kansas Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,494.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +1,859.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +1,788.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,428.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,400.00 |
Spread Pick for TCU vs. Kansas
- TCU Horned Frogs +7 (5 units)
The TCU Horned Frogs are playing with confidence. They have won six straight games. This is one of the best teams in the Big 12 this year. They have beaten Florida, Wisconsin, and earned a win against Baylor to begin conference play this past weekend. The Kansas Jayhawks dropped their first conference game against UCF.
Furthermore, TCU has the scoring to stay in this game. They are averaging 112.3 points per 100 possessions, only 5.5 fewer points per 100 than Kansas. When out comes to defense, the Frogs are only conceding 3.5 fewer points per 100 possessions. Also, TCU has been very competitive in its few defeats this season. They only lost by four against Michigan and by two points in OT against Notre Dame. Go with TCU to cover on the road.
Over/Under Pick for TCU vs. Kansas
- Over 137 (5 units)
I expect a shootout. TCU has averaged a solid 81 points in its past five games, above its season average. The Jayhawks' defense has been shaky against strong opponents. They squandered 76 points against NC State and 81 points to UCF in their past two games against another big conference opponent.
In addition, Kansas is shooting a strong 35.5% from beyond the arc. This is key against the Horned Frogs' defense, which is mediocre when defending threes. They stand 169th in DI in three-point defense.
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